sal ammoniac

noun

: ammonium chloride

Etymology

Middle English sal armoniak, from Latin sal ammoniacus, literally, salt of Ammon

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of sal ammoniac was in the 14th century

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“Sal ammoniac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sal%20ammoniac. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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sal ammoniac

noun

sal am·mo·ni·ac

ˌsal-ə-ˈmō-nē-ˌak

: ammonium chloride

sal ammoniac

noun

sal am·mo·ni·ac ˌsal-ə-ˈmō-nē-ˌak

: ammonium chloride

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