Definitions for nitrate
ˈnaɪ treɪt, -trɪt; -treɪtni·trate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. nitrateverb

   any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid)

2. nitrateverb

   treat with nitric acid, so as to change an organic compound into a nitrate

   "nitroglycerin is obtained by nitrating glycerol"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. nitratenoun

   Any salt or ester of nitric acid.

2. nitrateverb

   To treat, or react, with nitric acid or a nitrate

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1. Nitrate

   Nitrate is a polyatomic ion with the chemical formula NO−3. Salts containing this ion are called nitrates. Nitrates are common components of fertilizers and explosives. Almost all inorganic nitrates are soluble in water. An example of an insoluble nitrate is bismuth oxynitrate.

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1. nitrate

   A nitrate is a compound that contains a nitrogen atom bonded to three oxygen atoms (NO3) with an overall charge of negative one (-1). It is often found in fertilizers and is a significant source of nitrogen for plants. Nitrates are also used in the production of various products like glass and explosives. It can also be found in certain types of processed foods and naturally in some vegetables. However, high levels of nitrates can be harmful to health, especially in water supplies.

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1. Nitratenoun

   a salt of nitric acid

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. nitrate.]

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1. Nitrate

   Nitrate is a polyatomic ion with the molecular formula NO3− and a molecular mass of 62.0049 g/mol. Nitrates also describe the organic functional group RONO2. These nitrate esters are a specialized class of explosives.

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Anagrams for nitrate »

1. intreat

2. iterant

3. natrite

4. nattier

5. tertian

How to pronounce nitrate?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of nitrate in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of nitrate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of nitrate in a Sentence

1. Johnny Wowk:

   I hate Sodium Nitrate - Johnny The Walker

2. David Leggett:

   In my mind, the presence of ammonium nitrate makes it easier to explain the level of devastation.

3. Johnny Wowk:

   Eating foods that contain Sodium Nitrate are as dangerous as smoking cigarettes. -Johnny The Walker

4. Dave Buick:

   The fact remains that Orica is operating in a highly competitive market in which supply of ammonium nitrate is higher than demand levels.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=nitrate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nitrate
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrate
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrate
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=nitrate