Ammonia 1
Ammonia 1 : (Chem) A compound, NH3, mp -77. 70C, bp -33. 35. Ammonia forms an alkaline solution with water, and is widely used as a detergent, fertilizer, and basic chemical. Note: The skin is irritated by liquid ammonia, and mucous tissues by gaseous ammonia. Ammonia fumes are readily absorbed by water spray or fog. See: also: Sal Ammoniac