sal ammoniac

noun

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sal armoniak, from Latin sal ammoniacus, literally, salt of Ammon

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sal ammoniac was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Sal ammoniac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sal%20ammoniac. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sal ammoniac

noun
sal am·​mo·​ni·​ac
ˌsal-ə-ˈmō-nē-ˌak

Medical Definition

sal ammoniac

noun
sal am·​mo·​ni·​ac ˌsal-ə-ˈmō-nē-ˌak How to pronounce sal ammoniac (audio)

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