liquid ammonia

"Liquid ammonia" refers to ammonia in its liquid state, which has various industrial and chemical applications.

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Definition

C1Chemistry

(technical)A colorless liquid with a strong smell, formed by cooling ammonia gas below -33.1°C (-27.58°F).

Example

  • Liquid ammonia is often used as a solvent in chemical reactions.

C1Industry

(technical)A highly volatile liquid used in refrigeration, cleaning, and the production of fertilizers and chemicals.

Example

  • The refrigeration system uses liquid ammonia for cooling.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "liquid ammonia":

liquid oxygenbrown ammoniasal ammoniac