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ammonia

[uh-mohn-yuh, uh-moh-nee-uh] / əˈmoʊn yə, əˈmoʊ ni ə /
NOUN
pungent gas, liquid
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The prices for ammonia and urea fertilizers have jumped since the conflict began, when supply from the Middle East fell and the energy supply shock sent gas prices soaring.

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

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

Although phosphate prices have risen, costs of inputs like sulfur and ammonia have increased as well.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

In a segment on how best to wash silk underwear, she advised, “If the article is black, add a little ammonia, instead of acid to the rinsing water.”

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson



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