ammonium
Ammonium (noun) means a positively charged particle (NH4+) formed when ammonia gains an extra hydrogen atom. Example: “Ammonium compounds are common ingredients in fertilizers.”
How to use ammonium
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe chemical ion related to ammonia, found in fertilizers and some cleaning products.
Word forms
ammoniums plural
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Etymology
Formed in scientific Latin from "ammonia" plus the chemical suffix "-ium", following the pattern used for naming metallic-acting ions.
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What does “ammonium” mean?
The word “ammonium” means a positively charged particle (NH4+) formed when ammonia gains an extra hydrogen atom. In plain terms, the chemical ion related to ammonia, found in fertilizers and some cleaning products.
How do you pronounce “ammonium”?
“Ammonium” is pronounced uh-MOH-nee-uhm (/əˈmoʊni.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “ammonium” in a sentence?
Here is “ammonium” used in a sentence: “Ammonium compounds are common ingredients in fertilizers.”
What part of speech is “ammonium”?
“Ammonium” is a noun.
Where does the word “ammonium” come from?
The word “ammonium” comes from Latin. Formed in scientific Latin from "ammonia" plus the chemical suffix "-ium", following the pattern used for naming metallic-acting ions.
Is “ammonium” a common word?
“Ammonium” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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