/ˈsæmɪæk/ SAM-i-ak

Definitions

1. adjective

A type of salt, especially ammonium chloride, or a salt-like substance.

“The medieval alchemist used salmiac to create various chemical compounds.”

2. noun

A substance having a characteristic of salmiac, or a salt-like taste or smell.

“The abandoned mine had a strong salmiac odor due to the presence of ammonium chloride.”