diammonium
dye-uh-MO-nee-um
Definition
A chemical compound containing two ammonium groups, frequently used as a primary component in solid nitrogen-based fertilizers.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek prefix 'di-' meaning 'two', combined with 'ammonium', which itself stems from 'ammonia', a name derived from the Egyptian deity Ammon because the gas was first associated with salt deposits near the Temple of Ammon.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the specific chemical composition of the fertilizer products India is importing to maintain agricultural output during supply chain disruptions. Understanding this clarifies why India needs reliable chemical supply sources to sustain its large-scale farming sector.
India buys 1.1 million tonnes of urea from Egypt, Algeria and Nigeria as Strait of Hormuz disruption drives up fertiliser costs
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