ammonium salt

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any salt containing the NH 4 + ion, formed by the neutralization of ammonium hydroxide by an acid.

Example Sentences

To the alcoholic solution, four times its volume of ether is added, when the ammonium salt is precipitated.

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This is exactly what takes place when the base lime comes in contact with an ammonium salt, such as sulphate of ammonia.

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On account of the formation of an ammonium salt in the reaction.

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When some other source of nitrogen is present, such as asparagine or an ammonium salt, the amount falls to 005 to 01.

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The ammonium salt is most often employed, owing to the stimulant character of the ammonium base.

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