hartshorn
hartshorn · hartshorns
The antler of a hart, once used as a source of ammoniaThe antler of a hart, once used as a source of ammonia.
/ˈhɑːtshɔːn/
Meaning
2 senses(countable)The antler of a hart, once used as a source of ammonia.
(countable, dated, uncountable)An aqueous solution of ammonia; smelling salts.
Translations
1 languagesForms
plural: hartshorns| Singular | hartshorn |
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedhartshorn salt
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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