Spanish word

amoníaco

Pronunciation

IPA/amoˈniako/

Meaning

  • masculine nounammonia

Example

Necesito comprar amoníaco para limpiar.

I need to buy some ammonia to clean.

Illustration for amoníaco (ammonia)

More examples

No inhales vapores de amoníaco.

Do not inhale ammonia vapors.

Core concept

Bottle of sharp-smelling alkaline household cleaner.

Common phrases

  • limpiar con amoníaco

    clean using ammonia

  • producto con amoníaco

    ammonia-containing product

Similar words

lejía: Contains chlorine and whitens stains while killing germs on contact.
vinagre: Contains acetic acid and removes mineral deposits while deodorizing.
alcohol: Evaporates fast and disinfects hands and hard surfaces.
desinfectante: Kills or reduces pathogens on surfaces when applied, sanitizing areas.

Definition in Spanish

Gas o solución acuosa de amoníaco (NH3) que huele fuerte y actúa como base, frecuente en productos de limpieza doméstica.

Word origin

The Spanish word comes from Medieval Latin ammoniacum, from Latin sal ammoniacus 'salt of Amun', originally the mineral name that later shifted to the ammonia gas and its aqueous solutions.

Usage tips

  • Product labels may state 'amoníaco para limpiar' or give a concentration, and mixing amoníaco with bleach produces hazardous gases.

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