Synonyms for

Ammonia

Verb / ʌˈməʊnjʌ / Another word for ammonia — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ammonia is a colorless gas with a strong smell. It is often used in cleaning products and fertilizers.

Synonyms & similar words

ammoniumhydroxide ammoniawater ammoniated ammoniacal azane nitro-Spiritus hartshorn

Synonyms by register

Formal

ammonium hydroxide aqua ammonia spirit of hartshorn

Informal

smelling salts stink gas

Literary

pungent vapor sharp fume

Antonyms

alkaline basic caustic corrosive pungent acrid

Common collocations

  • liquid ammonia
  • anhydrous ammonia
  • ammonia gas
  • ammonia solution
  • ammonia smell
  • ammonia production
  • ammonia leak

Word family

noun ammonia
adjective ammoniacal

Usage note

Ammonia is a chemical compound. While it has a strong, pungent odor, it is not typically used as a synonym for 'stink' or 'foul odor' in general conversation, but rather refers to the specific chemical.

Example sentences

  1. I used ammonia to clean the bathroom.
  2. The ammonia smell made me feel sick.
  3. The farmer used ammonia to fertilize his crops.
  4. The chemist studied the properties of ammonia.
  5. Ammonia is not safe to breathe in large quantities.

Quotes

  • 'The air was full of the smell of burning coal, and ammonia, and oil.' - George Orwell
  • 'There is a smell of ammonia in the air after a night of rain.' - Ian Fleming
  • 'I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph.' - Ken Kesey, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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