spirits of ammonia

Definitions of spirits of ammonia
  1. noun
    a solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol
    synonyms: sal volatile
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    type of:
    solution
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
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