Ammonium
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈmoʊni.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ammonium is a noun meaning (inorganic chemistry) The univalent NH₄⁺ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia.
Meaning
(inorganic chemistry) The univalent NH₄⁺ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any similar cation formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aryl radicals
Word Forms
- ammoniums
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arsenate, ammonia, persulfate, bifluoride, sulfamate, nitrate.
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