ammoniac

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the aromatic gum of the ammoniac plant
  2. adjective pertaining to or containing or similar to ammonia

Etymology

From Middle English ammoniak, from Medieval Latin ammōniacum.

In classic literature

Synonyms

gum ammoniac

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