Ammoniac (Noun)
Meaning
The aromatic gum of the ammoniac plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The healer crushed the dried ammoniac and mixed it with warm water to create a medicinal paste.
- In ancient times, people used the aromatic properties of ammoniac for various rituals and ceremonies.
- The apothecary carefully measured out the dried ammoniac to add to her herbal remedy.
- Some cultures valued the ammoniac for its supposed spiritual healing properties.
- Crushed ammoniac was applied to the injured area in the hopes of accelerating the healing process.