ammonia water

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Scope note
Colorless liquid solution of ammonium hydroxide in water, used as a solvent and for other purposes including the following: in cleansers and detergents to remove vegetable stains, grease, dirt, proteins, and other accretions from clothing, glass, and ceramics; in paint strippers to soften casein paints; to stain for wood, producing a deep red color in mahogany; and to extract color from grass and lichens to produce a green dye.
ammonia water
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024