ammonium ion
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈmoʊniəm ˈaɪən/
Definition
A positively charged polyatomic cation with the chemical formula NH4+.
Examples
The ammonium ion plays a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle within soil ecosystems.
Scientists measured the concentration of the ammonium ion in the water sample to determine the level of contamination.
In acidic solutions, ammonia molecules readily accept a proton to transform into an ammonium ion.
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