Definition: "Ammonization" refers to a process where saltwater is mixed with or added to another liquid to precipitate out dissolved minerals. The most common example in Bible texts is when King David washed his clothes, causing them to become "ammonized" from salt and dirt. Detailed definition: Ammonization is the action of mixing salt water with another liquid so that a solid remains behind as opposed to dissolving or precipitating out dissolved minerals. In the Bible, it occurs frequently in connection with washing of clothes.