ammonium hydroxide

A colorless, basic, aqueous solution of ammonia, NH₄OH, used as a household cleanser and in the manufacture of a wide variety of products, including textiles, rayon, rubber, fertilizer, and plastic. Also called ammonia, ammonia water.

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ammonium hydroxide

(Elements & Compounds) a compound existing only in aqueous solution, formed when ammonia dissolves in water to form ammonium ions and hydroxide ions. Formula: NH4OH. Also called: aqueous ammonia

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ammo′nium hydrox′ide

a basic liquid compound, NH₄OH; ammonia water.

[1900–05]

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Noun

ammonium hydroxide - a water solution of ammonia

ammonia, ammonia water

liquid - a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure

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ammonium hydroxide

n → idrossido di ammonio

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