ammonia water

Dilute alkaline cleaner

Ammonia water is a solution of ammonia gas dissolved in water, also called ammonium hydroxide or aqua ammonia.

It has a pungent, sharp odor and is commonly used as a household cleaner, in industrial processes, and as a laboratory reagent.

The concentration varies from dilute household solutions to stronger industrial grades.

She used ammonia water to cut through the grease on the stovetop.

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Opposites
pH/CHEMICAL NATURE

ammonia waterhydrochloric acid

Corrosive hydrogen chloride solution

muriatic acid · sulfuric acid · vinegar · acetic acid · battery acid

cleaning agent type

ammonia waterbleach

Chemical stain and germ killer

vinegar · white vinegar · descaler · lime remover · toilet bowl cleaner

Family

ammonia, ammoniac, ammoniacal, ammoniated, ammonium, water, waters, watered, watering

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G