der Ammoniak
Translation
ammonia
Examples
Ammoniak hat einen stechenden Geruch.
Ammonia has a pungent smell.
Ammoniak wird in Düngemitteln verwendet.
Ammonia is used in fertilizers.
Grammar Patterns
der Ammoniak ((as sth.)) ammonia (as sth.) Ammonia is used as a refrigerant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: NH₃ (chemical formula)
Etymology
From Latin 'sal ammoniacum' (salt of Ammon), referring to a salt found near the temple of Jupiter Ammon in Libya. It's an international cognate.
Memory Tips
Think of the sharp, pungent smell of cleaning products. The word is very similar across many languages, making it easy to remember.