1. containing two ammonium groups or ions
Usage: chemistry; technical

1. a chemical compound containing two ammonium groups, especially diammonium phosphate used as a fertilizer
Usage: chemistry; agriculture

Examples

• Diammonium phosphate is one of the most widely used phosphate fertilizers in agriculture.
• The fertilizer contains diammonium compounds that provide nitrogen and phosphorus to crops.
• Farmers apply diammonium phosphate to improve soil nutrient content.
• The diammonium salt dissolves readily in water.
• Diammonium sulfate is another common form used in industrial applications.