Ammonia (NH3)

Definition

Ammonia is a colorless gas with a pungent smell that is composed of nitrogen and hydrogen. It is commonly used in cleaning products, fertilizers, and industrial processes.

Related terms

Nitrogen cycle: The process by which nitrogen compounds are converted into different forms through biological and physical processes.

Fertilizer:

A substance added to soil or plants to provide essential nutrients for growth.

Acid rain: Rainfall that has become acidic due to pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides combining with water vapor in the atmosphere.