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Ammonium (Noun)

Meaning

The ion NH4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The fertilizers used in agriculture often contain ammonium as a major nitrogen source.
  • In the laboratory, ammonium salts are often used as a source of the ammonium ion.
  • The properties of the ammonium ion are similar to those of the heavier alkali metal ions such as potassium and rubidium.
  • Ammonium is commonly used as a nitrification inhibitor in fertilizers because it inhibits the activity of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria.
  • The reaction of ammonium with water produces a weakly acidic solution due to the formation of hydroxide ions.

Synonyms

  • Ammonium Ion

Related Words

  • Ammonify (verb)
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