ammonium
noun
am·mo·ni·um
ə-ˈmō-nē-əm 
: an ion NH4+ derived from ammonia by combination with a hydrogen ion and known in compounds (such as salts) that resemble in properties the compounds of the alkali metals
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This protein powder is produced by a microorganism found in the Baltic Sea, which essentially feeds on hydrogen, carbon dioxide, ammonium, and oxygen in bioreactors.
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Christine Ro, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The stable isotope analysis can determine whether the nitrogen, predominantly ammonium, is from animal wastes.
—Nicole Kirchhoff, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2024
Common ones to look for in ingredient labels include sodium laureth or lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, and cocamidopropyl betaine.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 20 May 2024
Harsh detergents: Shampoos with stripping ingredients, such as ammonium lauryl sulfate or ammonium laureth sulfate, can be harsh on the scalp and may worsen seborrheic dermatitis symptoms.
—April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
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Christine Ro, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The stable isotope analysis can determine whether the nitrogen, predominantly ammonium, is from animal wastes.
—Nicole Kirchhoff, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2024
Common ones to look for in ingredient labels include sodium laureth or lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, and cocamidopropyl betaine.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 20 May 2024
Harsh detergents: Shampoos with stripping ingredients, such as ammonium lauryl sulfate or ammonium laureth sulfate, can be harsh on the scalp and may worsen seborrheic dermatitis symptoms.
—April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
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“Ammonium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammonium. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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ammonium
noun
am·mo·ni·um
ə-ˈmō-nē-əm
: an ion that comes from the combination of ammonia with a hydrogen ion
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ammonium
noun
am·mo·ni·um
ə-ˈmō-nē-əm
: an ion NH4+ derived from ammonia by combination with a hydrogen ion and known in organic compounds (as quaternary ammonium compounds) and in compounds (as salts) that resemble in properties the compounds of the alkali metals
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