ammoniacal

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Adjective ammoniacal has 1 sense

ammoniac, ammoniacal - pertaining to or containing or similar to ammonia

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Ammoniacal

Definition

Ammoniacal is an adjective that refers to anything related to or containing ammonia.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Having the characteristics or properties of ammonia.
Sense 2: Releasing or emitting an odor similar to ammonia.

Sample Sentences

The cleaning solution had an ammoniacal smell due to the presence of ammonia.
The chemist conducted an ammoniacal test to determine the presence of ammonia in the solution.
Proper ventilation is important when working with ammoniacal compounds to avoid inhaling harmful gases.
The fish market was filled with an ammoniacal odor due to the freshness of the catch.
The patient complained of ammoniacal breath, which could indicate a kidney or liver problem.