Noun
/sæl əˈmoʊn.i.æk/
Sal-ammoniac, also known as ammonium chloride, is a white crystalline salt made up of ammonium and chloride ions. It is commonly used in various applications, including food processing as a flavoring agent, in fertilizers, and in some chemical processes. The frequency of use in English is moderate, primarily within specific contexts such as chemistry and food industry. It is more commonly found in written contexts rather than in spoken language.
Химик использовал сульфат аммония для создания буферного раствора для своего эксперимента.
Sal-ammoniac can be found in certain types of solder fluxes.
Сульфат аммония можно найти в некоторых типах флюсов для пайки.
The historical uses of sal-ammoniac in food preservation highlight its significance in culinary practices.
Sal-ammoniac does not frequently appear in idiomatic expressions in English. However, the related context of "sal" (which means salt) often finds a place in idiomatic phrases. Here are a few examples:
«Солить рану» - Это значит ухудшить болезненную ситуацию.
"Salt of the earth" - Referring to a good and honest person.
«Соль земли» - Это относится к хорошему и честному человеку.
"Take something with a grain of salt" - To view something skeptically or not to take it too seriously.
The term "sal-ammoniac" derives from the Latin word "sal ammoniacus," which means "salt of Ammon." This indicated its historical connection to the region of Ammon in ancient Egypt, where the mineral was first discovered.
Synonyms: Ammonium chloride, salmiak, ammonium salt.
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for sal-ammoniac since it refers specifically to a compound; however, one might consider substances that do not contain ammonium or chloride as indirect opposites, such as sodium chloride (table salt) when distinguishing between different types of salts.