Ammon
Ammon
Ammon (/ˈæmən/; Ancient Greek: Ἄμμων, Ammon) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in biochemistry and physiology. It refers to the ionized form of ammonia, which is a crucial component in the nitrogen cycle and plays a significant role in the metabolic processes of living organisms.
Etymology
The term "Ammon" is derived from the Ancient Greek word Ammon, which was the name of an Egyptian deity. The Greeks equated this deity with Zeus, their supreme god. The term was later adopted in the scientific field to refer to the ionized form of ammonia.
Pronunciation
Ammon is pronounced as /ˈæmən/.
Related Terms
- Ammonia: Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3. It is a colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell. Ammonia contributes significantly to the nutritional needs of terrestrial organisms by serving as a precursor to food and fertilizers.
- Ammonium: Ammonium is a positively charged polyatomic ion with the chemical formula NH4+. It is formed by the protonation of ammonia (NH3). Ammonium is also a general name for positively charged or protonated substituted amines and quaternary ammonium cations (NR4+).
- Ammonification: Ammonification is a process by which the organically bound nitrogen of microbial, plant, and animal biomass is recycled after their death. It is carried out by a diverse array of microorganisms that perform ecological decay services.
- Ammonium Chloride: Ammonium chloride is an inorganic compound with the formula NH4Cl. It is a white crystalline salt that is highly soluble in water. Solutions of ammonium chloride are mildly acidic.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ammon
- Wikipedia's article - Ammon
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