By Terry Martin, About.com
Updated: January 15, 2008
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Definition: A toxic, colorless gas with a very sharp odor. Ammonia occurs naturally in the environment and is a product of human activity.
Ammonia compounds are commonly used in cleaning products and fertilizers. Ammonia is also used to boost the impact of nicotine in manufactured cigarettes.
See Also: Ammonia in Cigarettes
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Secondhand Smoke FactsCigarette IngredientsSecondhand Smoke and Children
Benzene in Cigarette SmokeTar in CigarettesArsenic in Cigarette Smoke
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