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ammonium chloride |
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ammonium /am·mo·ni·um/ (ah-mo´ne-um) the hypothetical radical, NH4, forming salts analogous to those of the alkaline metals. ammonium carbonate a mixture of ammonium bicarbonate (NH4HCO3) and ammonium carbamate (NH2CO2NH4), used as a stimulant, as in smelling salts, and as an expectorant. ammonium chloride a systemic and urinary acidifying agent and diuretic, also used orally as an expectorant. ammonium lactate lactic acid neutralized with ammonium hydroxide, applied topically in the treatment of ichthyosis vulgaris and xerosis. ammonium chloride, n the chlorine salt of the ammonium ion. It is a popular deliquescent agent (i.e., it attracts and absorbs water from the atmosphere). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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saturated solution of ammonium chloride was added dropwise with constant
stirring to precipitate the silica. The cells were spun at 1,600 rpm for 5 min and
then resuspended in 1 mL [alpha]-MEM, after lysing erythrocytes with
cold ammonium chloride. Some agencies, notably those
in Florida, have committed to full-scale replacement programs, and have
mandated the use of less toxic preservatives and wood-treating
insecticides such as ACQ (a wood preservative that contains a mixture of
copper and didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, commonly called alkaline
copper quat, of just "quat"). |
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