noun🔗ShareAmonio, catión amonioThe univalent NH4+ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia"The chemistry teacher explained that ammonium, formed when ammonia gains a proton, is a key ingredient in many fertilizers. "El profesor de química explicó que el amonio, formado cuando el amoníaco gana un protón, es un ingrediente clave en muchos fertilizantes.chemistrycompoundsubstancescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmonio(especially in combination) Any similar cation formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aryl radicals"The laboratory experiment involved testing the reaction of ammonium chloride with a strong base to release ammonia gas. "El experimento de laboratorio involucró la prueba de la reacción del cloruro de amonio con una base fuerte para liberar gas amoníaco.compoundchemistrysubstancescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading