For Ammonia we have terms and definitions in 17 topics. The topics are Atmospheric Chemistry, Beauty, Carpet, Dream, Entomological, Explosives, Factory Farms, Health and Beauty, Hepatitis C, Horse Health, Insect, Oceanography, Oil, Physical Geography, Planetary Science, Sanitation and Science.

Ammonia (Atmospheric Chemistry)

The molecular formula for ammonia is NH3. Ammonia is one of the most important inorganic nitrogen compounds in atmospheric water droplets. It reacts with strong acids and is one of the only known basic, gas phase atmospheric components. Atmospheric ammonia can also enhance the nucleation rate and the production of new particles in the atmosphere. These new particles can be activated to become condensation nuclei and then, through various processes, grow to a particle size of 0.05 micrometer or larger which can then be effective as cloud condensation nuclei. This process can, therefore, affect the global radiation budget. The major sources of ammonia are decaying natural organic matter, livestock wastes, fertilizers, and industrial activity. [Atmospheric Change: an Earth system perspective; T.E. Graedel, Paul J. Crutzen; page 157; 1993; W.H. Freeman and Company; New York.]

Ammonia (Beauty)

An Alkaline ingredient used in some permanent hair color. Ammonia is an ingredient that results in a chemical action that decolorizes the hair.

Ammonia (Carpet)

An alkaline gas composed of nitrogen and hydrogen to form ammonium hydroxide (NH3). Most ammoniated solutions used for spotting are 5-7%, while household ammonia (sudsing) is in a 5-10% range. Since ammonia is a gas suspended in water, air provides excellent alkalinity, while drying residue free and neutral in pH. Ammonia is included in some hard surface cleaner formulations to assist in degreasing, wax stripping and general soil removal.

Ammonia (Dream)

Ammonia seen in a dream, means displeasure will be felt by the dreamer at the conduct of a friend. Quarrels and disruptions of friendships will follow this dream.
For a young woman to see clear bottles of ammonia, foretells she will be deceived in the character and intentions of some person whom she considers friendly.

Ammonia (Entomological)

A colorless alkaline gas, NH3, soluble in water.

Ammonia (Explosives)

Ammonia is a chemical compound (NH3), colorless gas with a characteristic pungent, penetrating odor. It is extremely soluble in water. Ammonia solutions are used to clean, bleach, and deodorize; to etch aluminum; to saponify oils and fats; and in chemical manufacture. Ammonia and ammonia vapors are irritating—prolonged exposure and inhalation cause serious injury and may be fatal. Water-free ammonia is used in refrigeration. The major use of ammonia and its compounds is as Fertilizers. Ammonia is usually produced by direct combination of nitrogen with hydrogen at high temperature and pressure in the presence of a catalyst.

Ammonia (Factory Farms)

A chemical that is produced when urine or manure is mixed with water. It has a strong odor and as an air pollutant it can cause or worsen skin, eye and respiratory (breathing) problems, and other illnesses.

Ammonia (Health and Beauty)

An Alkaline ingredient used in some permanent hair color. Ammonia is an ingredient that results in a chemical action that decolorizes the hair.

Ammonia (Hepatitis C)

A colorless, volatile, pungent alkaline gas, soluble in water; formed by the body as a product of protein metabolism; converted to urea by the liver or excreted by the kidney.

Ammonia (Horse Health)

A waste product of protein metabolism; normally excreted through the kidneys.

Ammonia (Insect)

A colorless alkaline gas, NH3, soluble in water.

Ammonia (Oceanography)

An ion consisting of one nitrogen (N) atom and four hydrogen (H) atoms, giving the chemical formula NH4. Ammonia has a strong, sharp smell, and is poisonous to most plants and animals.7

Ammonia (Oil)

Colorless, strong-smelling gas that occurs when nitrogen is extracted from crude oil products.

Ammonia (Physical Geography)

Chemical compound composed of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3). Component of the nitrogen cycle. Immediately released from organic matter upon decomposition.

Ammonia (Planetary Science)

A gas molecule composed of one part nitrogen and three parts hydrogen; NH3.

Ammonia (Sanitation)

A chemical combination of hydrogen (H) and nitrogen (N) occurring extensively in nature. The combination used in water and wastewater engineering is expressed as NH3. The protonated form, (NH4)+, coexists with NH3 water and predominates under conditions of low pH.

Ammonia (Science)

Basic (alkaline) compound of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3) with a pungent odor

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