"alkaline air" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} alkaline air (uncountable)
  1. (chemistry, now historical) Ammonia. Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Chemistry
    Sense id: en-alkaline_air-en-noun-Nuyu5Pqk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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