ammonia

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Nitrogen fertilizers-like ammonia and urea-are particularly important for boosting yields of crops like corn, wheat and rice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The appeal says the site is near industrial facilities, including a warehouse with ammonia refrigeration, which "creates significant health risks for occupants".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

On Jupiter, scientists think the storms may produce icy slush-like objects called "mushballs," formed when water and ammonia combine.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

About half of the world’s agricultural nitrogen-based urea fertilizer supply passes through the strait, along with 30% of global ammonia exports.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

“Yes, a dream,” and then sleep overcame her again and she fell back and began to snore, but the shock of the ammonia had lifted her up nearer consciousness and she was more restless.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck