ammoniate

verb, noun — 2 senses

ammoniate

verb

Etymology From ammonia + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

1

To treat with ammonia.

ammoniate

noun

Etymology From ammonia + -ate.

1

Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any compound containing ammonia bound as a ligand.

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