ammonia water

noun

: a water solution of ammonia

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ammonia water was in 1817

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“Ammonia water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammonia%20water. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

ammonia water

noun
: a water solution of ammonia

called also spirit of hartshorn

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