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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ammonium

/ˈæməniəm/ noun · British & US
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What does ammonium mean?

noun

A compound of ammonia and a metal or radical, especially ammonium chloride, a white crystalline salt used as a fertilizer and in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Example

"The farmer applied ammonium sulfate to the soil to improve its fertility."

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