ammonia water
- noun
- /əˈmoʊniə ˈwɔːtər/
- Specialized
:
agua de amoníaco
- Industrial labs often store ammonia water in tightly sealed containers.
Examples
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You can use ammonia water to clean glass surfaces.
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Always use ammonia water in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling fumes.
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She mixed ammonia water with detergent to clean the windows.
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Is ammonia water safe for cleaning kitchen counters?
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He used ammonia water to clean the windows until they sparkled.
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For best results, mix a small amount of ammonia water with warm water when mopping the floor.
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The technician suggested using ammonia water to remove stubborn stains from the counter.
Synonyms
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A strong-smelling gas used in cleaning products and fertilizers
A liquid made by mixing ammonia with water used for cleaning and lab work
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning — water containing ammonia — is directly and transparently compositional from the constituents 'ammonia' and 'water'; a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a solution of ammonia in water. This noun+noun substance/solution pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows standard English compounding, so the expression is immediately understandable.
Etymology
The name ammonia water comes from its two parts: ammonia, a sharp-smelling gas, mixed into water, so picture bubbles of gas going into a bowl of water. That's why it means a liquid 'solution' used for 'cleaning' and in labs.