HeyRuaHow to say “ammonium” in Irish
- Irish:
- amóiniam
- English:
- ammonium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “uh-MOH-nyum” /əˈmoːnʲiəmʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- amóiniam, an amóiniam (e.g. salann amóiniam, ammonium salt)
What does “amóiniam” mean?
- ammonium
- A positively charged ion made of nitrogen and hydrogen, found in many salts and fertilisers.Also: ammonium ion.
“Amóiniam” with the article
Here is amóiniam after the article (an t-alt).
an t-amóiniam
the ammonium
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Amóiniam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amóiniam, the Irish word for ammonium.
Is ian é amóiniam.
Ammonium is an ion.
Tá amóiniam i go leor leasachán.
There is ammonium in many fertilisers.
Rinneamar staidéar ar amóiniam sa rang ceimice.
We studied ammonium in chemistry class.
Is comhdhúil í clóiríd amóiniam.
Ammonium chloride is a compound.
Tá nítrigin agus hidrigin san amóiniam.
Ammonium contains nitrogen and hydrogen.
Úsáideann feirmeoirí níotráit amóiniam mar leasachán.
Farmers use ammonium nitrate as fertiliser.
Tagann boladh láidir ó shalainn amóiniam áirithe.
Certain ammonium salts give off a strong smell.
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Ammonium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ammonium?
The Irish for ammonium is amóiniam (pronounced “uh-MOH-nyum”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce amóiniam in Irish?
Amóiniam is said like “uh-MOH-nyum” (IPA /əˈmoːnʲiəmʲ/).
Does amóiniam have a plural?
No plural form is given for amóiniam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does amóiniam sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-amóiniam (the ammonium), a hamóiniam (her ammonium), a n-amóiniam (their ammonium).
What is the difference between amóiniam and amóinia?
Amóinia is ammonia, the gas NH3, while amóiniam is ammonium, the ion NH4+ found in salts such as clóiríd amóiniam.
