Ammonate

/ˈæməˌneɪt/ verb

Definition

To treat or combine something with ammonia or an ammonium compound.

Etymology

From 'ammonia' with the verb suffix '-ate,' following the pattern of creating verbs from chemical compounds.

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Farmers ammonate soil to increase nitrogen content—it's one of agriculture's most important chemical processes, feeding billions of people worldwide through fertilizer science.

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