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ammonia

[uh-mohn-yuh, uh-moh-nee-uh] / əˈmoʊn jə, əˈmoʊ ni ə /
NOUN
pungent gas, liquid
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Before examining the drug's effects, the scientists confirmed an important contributor to MASH: excessive growth of Clostridium perfringens, a bacterium that produces ammonia inside the intestines.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

They can break that bond and transform N2 into ammonia, which can then be incorporated into biological molecules.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

Chemicals such as isobutane, pentane and ammonia can also be found in commercial-type fridges, Dr Santillo added.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Interruptions to those shipments, as well as to the region’s natural-gas and ammonia production, caused sulfur and fertilizer prices to soar.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Father set down his box of ammonia and disinfectants.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep


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