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a sharp-smelling gas made of nitrogen and hydrogen
- Ammonia has a strong, sharp odor that can irritate the eyes and throat.
- Industrial plants produce ammonia on a large scale for fertilizers.
- The laboratory smelled of ammonia after the experiment.
- Ammonia gas is lighter than air and disperses quickly.
- Inhaling concentrated ammonia can be dangerous.
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a solution of ammonia gas dissolved in water, commonly called aqueous ammonia
- The farmer applied ammonia to the soil to provide nitrogen.
- Aqueous ammonia is less pungent than gaseous ammonia.
- The chemist prepared a dilute ammonia solution for the reaction.
- The experiment required adding a few drops of ammonia solution.
- Strong ammonia solution can cause skin irritation if spilled.