ammoniuret

/ˌæməˈniːərɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound in which ammonia is the anion, or a compound that contains ammonia in combination with another element or radical.

“The chemist studied the properties of various ammoniurets to better understand their reactivity.”

2. noun

An obsolete term for a salt or ester of ammonia.

“In the past, the term ammoniuret was used to describe certain types of ammonia compounds.”

Synonyms

  • ammonia compound
  • ammonium salt

Antonyms

  • acid
  • base