a pungent gum resin obtained from the stems of certain plants (esp. Dorema ammoniacum) of the umbel family, found in Iran, S Siberia, and N India: used in perfumes, porcelain cements, and formerly in medicine
See ammoniac in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ə-mōˈnē-ăkˌ) also am·mo·ni·a·cal(ămˌə-nīˈə-kəl)
adjective
Of, containing, or similar to ammonia.
(ə-mōˈnē-ăkˌ)
noun
A strong-smelling gum resin from the stems of a plant (Dorema ammoniacum) of western Asia, formerly used in perfumery and in medicine as an expectorant and a stimulant. Also called gum ammoniac.