ammonium |
the ion resulting from the chemical combination of ammonia and a hydrogen ion. |
ammonium carbonate |
a white powder that is used in baking powder, smelling salts, and substances for fire-extinguishing. |
ammonium chloride |
a white crystalline salt used in dry cells, in medicine as an expectorant, and in various industrial applications; sal ammoniac. |
ammonium hydroxide |
a colorless basic solution produced by dissolving ammonia in water, used as a household cleaner and in the production of textiles, plastic, and the like. (See ammonia.) |
ammonium sulfate |
a water-soluble salt, used mainly to purify water and as a fertilizer. |
ammono |
of or containing ammonia. |
ammunition |
the projectiles detonated from any weapon, such as bullets or shells, or the means of exploding such material, such as gunpowder and fuses. [2 definitions] |
amnesia |
partial or complete loss of memory, esp. as a result of shock or injury to the brain. |
amnesty |
a general pardon given by a government, esp. for political offenses. [2 definitions] |
amniocentesis |
a procedure for obtaining a sample of amniotic fluid from the uterus of a pregnant female for diagnosis of the fetus. |
amnion |
a thin membranous sac, filled with a watery fluid, that contains the embryo of a mammal, bird, or reptile. |
amniotic |
of, concerning, or having an amnion. |
amoeba |
a one-celled organism that changes its shape as it moves and engulfs food. |
amoebic |
of, belonging to, or like an amoeba. [2 definitions] |
amoebic dysentery |
a severe dysentery, caused by a particular type of amoeba, which painfully infects and inflames the bowels. |
amoebocyte |
a cell that resembles or moves like an amoeba, such as a leukocyte. |
amok |
in a murderous frenzy; violently out of control. [2 definitions] |
among |
in or through the midst of. [5 definitions] |
amongst |
among. |
amontillado |
a pale, medium dry Spanish sherry. |
Amor |
in Roman mythology, the god of love, son of Venus; Cupid; Eros. |