nh4+

[US]/ˈeɪtʃ.fɔːˈplʌs/
[UK]/ˈeɪtʃ.fɔːrˈplʌs/
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Translation

n.the positively charged polyatomic ion NH₄⁺ derived from ammonia (NH₃) by addition of a proton; in chemistry, a cation formed when ammonia accepts a hydrogen ion, commonly found in salts such as ammonium chloride and ammonium sulfate; a functional group in organic chemistry that can be formed by protonation of amines

Phrases & Collocations

nh4+ concentration

nh4+ ion

high nh4+

nh4+ removal

nh4+ production

low nh4+

nh4+ toxicity

nh4+ uptake

total nh4+

nh4+ formation

Example Sentences

soil ammonium levels were measured to assess nitrogen availability for crops.

ammonium nitrate is widely used as a high-nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture.

plants absorb ammonium ions directly through their root systems for nutrition.

excess ammonium can cause toxicity and stunted growth in sensitive plant species.

the ammonium sulfate compound provides both nitrogen and sulfur nutrition to soils.

laboratory analysis revealed elevated ammonium concentrations in the water sample.

ammonium hydroxide is commonly employed in industrial cleaning and degreasing applications.

microbial activity in soil converts ammonium into nitrate through the nitrification process.

the compound fertilizer contains ammonium phosphate for balanced crop nutrition.

modern agricultural practices aim to optimize ammonium uptake efficiency in fields.

high ammonium concentrations can disrupt cellular ph balance in aquatic organisms.

industrial wastewater treatment removes ammonium before environmental discharge.

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