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cuprammonium

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[kyoo-pruh-moh-nee-uhm, -mohn-yuhm, koo-] / ˌkyu prəˈmoʊ ni əm, -ˈmoʊn yəm, ˌku- /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. any cation containing copper and ammonia.


Etymology

Origin of cuprammonium

First recorded in 1860–65; cupr- + ammonium

Example Sentences

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It deflagrates at 145�, and forms a characteristic cuprammonium salt.

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Waterproofing—rubber goods, cuprammonium processes, miscellaneous preparations.

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Waterproofing‌—‌rubber goods, cuprammonium processes, miscellaneous preparations.

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Moreover, it entirely resists the actions of the special solvents of cellulose—e.g. zinc chloride and cuprammonium.

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Lustra-cellulose.—Thread prepared by spinning solutions of cellulose in cuprammonium.

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