sal ammoniac

noun

: ammonium chloride

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Etymology

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

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Feb. 2025.

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sal ammoniac

noun

sal am·mo·ni·ac

ˌsal-ə-ˈmō-nē-ˌak

: ammonium chloride

Medical Definition

sal ammoniac

noun

sal am·mo·ni·ac ˌsal-ə-ˈmō-nē-ˌak

: ammonium chloride

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