ammonation
|am-mo-na-tion|
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/ˌæməˈneɪʃən/
treatment with ammonia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammonation' originates from the combination of 'ammonia' and the suffix '-ation', indicating a process or action.
Historical Evolution
The term 'ammonation' was formed in modern English by combining 'ammonia' with the suffix '-ation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the process of adding ammonia', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or result of treating a substance with ammonia or an ammonium compound.
The ammonation of the compound resulted in a significant change in its properties.
Synonyms
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