Chemical Compounds Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

ammonia aci-

ammonia

noun a colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell, used in cleaning products and fertilizers

  • Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3.
  • I accidentally spilled some ammonia while cleaning the bathroom.
  • I can't stand the smell of that ammonia stuff, it's so strong.
  • His words hit me like a wave of ammonia, harsh and overwhelming.

aci-

noun a type of citrus fruit similar to a lemon

adjective sour or bitter in taste

  • The ACI (American Concrete Institute) is a leading authority in the concrete industry.
  • I heard that ACI certification is required for some construction jobs.
  • Let's meet up at the ACI conference next week.
  • His words were like an ACI code, precise and solid.