ammonia-based
|am-mo-ni-a-based|
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/əˈmoʊ.ni.ə beɪst/
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/əˈməʊ.ni.ə beɪst/
made with ammonia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammonia-based' is formed from the noun 'ammonia' and the suffix '-based', indicating something that is primarily made from or contains ammonia.
Historical Evolution
The term 'ammonia-based' emerged in modern English as a compound adjective to describe products or substances that use ammonia as a main ingredient.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described anything made from ammonia, and it continues to be used in this way today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing or using ammonia as a primary component or ingredient.
This is an ammonia-based cleaning product.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 00:07