ammoniacal

Smelling of urine

Ammoniacal means containing, relating to, or resembling ammonia.

The word typically describes chemical compounds or solutions: ammoniacal nitrogen, ammoniacal cleaning agents.

It also characterizes the sharp, pungent smell associated with ammonia: The barn had an ammoniacal odor from accumulated urine.

chemical

nitrogen

Element seven, colorless gas

urea · nitrate · salts · aqueous · ions · synthesis · base · pH · reactivity · inorganic

fertilizer

nitrogen

Element seven, colorless gas

crop yield · agriculture · nitrogen cycle · compost · manure · growth · phosphorus · potassium · organic matter · topdressing

odor

pungent

Sharply strong-smelling

  • staleNo longer fresh
  • acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
  • sharpFine-edged, or astute

fetid · rank · foul · reeking · malodorous · offensive · nauseating · stinking · noisome · sour

irritant

caustic

Chemically burning; bitterly mocking

harsh · noxious · eye-watering · respiratory · mucous membrane · fumes · hazardous · toxic · ventilation · exposure

cleaning

disinfectant

Agent destroying surface pathogens

degreaser · detergent · bleach · scrubbing · mopping · hygiene · wash · rinse · purify · glass cleaner

Opposites
chemical nature (pH/basicity)

ammoniacalacidic

Below neutral pH

acid · acidulous · vinegary · citric · acetic

odor quality

ammoniacalodorless

Having no smell

fragrant · sweet-smelling · scentless · fresh · floral

Family

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