1. to treat or combine with ammonia or an ammonium compound
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The chemist will ammoniate the solution to increase its nitrogen content.
• Fertilizers are often ammoniated to improve their nutrient profile.
• The process ammoniated the soil, making it more suitable for crop growth.
• Industrial plants ammoniate raw materials to produce ammonia-based compounds.
• The laboratory ammoniated the sample before conducting the analysis.