Ammoniacal gas

Description

Common name for gaseous ammonia prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985).

Synonyms and Related Terms

ammonia

Additional Information

S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.

Authority

• Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985