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Definition of Ammonium carbonate
1. Noun. A carbonate of ammonium; used in the manufacture of smelling salts and baking powder and ammonium compounds.
Generic synonyms: Carbonate
Definition of Ammonium carbonate
1. Noun. (inorganic compound) The ammonium salt of carbonic acid, (NH4)2CO3; a white powder, smelling of ammonia, used in the preparation of smelling salts and baking powder. ¹
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Medical Definition of Ammonium carbonate
1. A cardiac and respiratory stimulant and carminative expectorant. (05 Mar 2000)