Spirits Of Ammonia (Noun)
Meaning
A solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The homemade remedy used a combination of essential oils and spirits of ammonia to help relieve stress and anxiety.
- In the 19th century, perfumers used spirits of ammonia in their fragrances for its pungent and soothing effects.
- Spirits of ammonia when mixed with water and rubbed on the skin can help relieve itching from minor insect bites and stings.
- To clean greasy surfaces, the housekeeper would often mix a small amount of spirits of ammonia with water in a spray bottle.
- Spirits of ammonia has been used for centuries in traditional medicine as an antiseptic and as an ingredient in herbal remedies.