Ammonium sulfate

Pronunciation: /əˈmoʊniəm ˈsəɫˌfeɪt/

Ammonium sulfate (noun)

  1. A white solid chemical made from ammonium and sulfate ions, used mainly in fertilizers and some industrial processes.
  2. A common inorganic salt used in laboratories for preparing solutions and for chemical reactions.

Examples

  • Farmers spread ammonium sulfate to help crops grow.
  • The soil needs ammonium sulfate for stronger plant growth.