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ammonium chloride

noun

Definition of ammonium chloride

: a white crystalline volatile salt NH4Cl that is used in dry cells and as an expectorant

— called also sal ammoniac

First Known Use of ammonium chloride

1857, in the meaning defined above

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ammonium chloride

noun

Medical Definition of ammonium chloride

: a white crystalline volatile salt NH4Cl that is used in dry cells and as an expectorant

— called also sal ammoniac

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