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Noun: ammonium ion
  1. The ion NH4+ derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion
    "ammonium ion chloride is a common salt used in cough medicines";
    - ammonium

Derived forms: ammonium ions

Type of: ammonia

Encyclopedia: Ammonium ion