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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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Cite this Entry
“Sal ammoniac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sal%20ammoniac. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
sal ammoniac
noun
sal am·mo·ni·ac
ˌsal-ə-ˈmō-nē-ˌak
Medical Definition
sal ammoniac
noun
sal am·mo·ni·ac
ˌsal-ə-ˈmō-nē-ˌak
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