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ammonium chloride

n.
A slightly hygroscopic, white crystalline compound, NH4Cl, used in dry cells, as a soldering flux, and as an expectorant. Also called sal ammoniac.
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ammonium chloride

n
(Elements & Compounds) a white soluble crystalline solid used chiefly as an electrolyte in dry batteries and as a mordant and soldering flux. Formula: NH4Cl. Also called: sal ammoniac
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ammo′nium chlo′ride


n.
a white, crystalline, water-soluble powder, NH4Cl, used chiefly in the manufacture of dry cells and as an expectorant. Also called sal ammoniac.
[1865–70]
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Noun1.ammonium chloride - a white salt used in dry cellsammonium chloride - a white salt used in dry cells  
sal ammoniac
salt - a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
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