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Sal Ammoniac

Noun - Chemistry:

A white crystalline double salt, consisting of ammonia and hydrochloric acid, often used as a flux in soldering and as an ingredient in certain medicines.

Sample sentence: The blacksmith used sal ammoniac as a flux to help remove impurities from the metal.

Noun - Mineralogy:

A mineral form of ammonium chloride, found in volcanic regions and used in the production of fertilizers, dyes, and textiles.

Sample sentence: The mining company discovered a large deposit of sal ammoniac in the volcanic area.

Noun - History:

An ancient name for the mineral realgar, used in ancient Egypt for medicinal and ceremonial purposes.

Sample sentence: The Egyptians believed that sal ammoniac had healing properties and used it in their medical treatments.

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