Nitre: meaning, definitions and examples

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nitre

 

[ หˆnaษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Nitre, commonly known as potassium nitrate, is a chemical compound with the formula KNOโ‚ƒ. It is a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. Nitre is used in fertilizers, food preservation, and in the manufacture of gunpowder. Its ability to provide nitrogen makes it valuable in agricultural practices. Additionally, nitre can be found in some baked goods as a leavening agent.

Synonyms

potassium nitrate, saltpeter.

Examples of usage

  • The farmer used nitre to enrich the soil.
  • Nitre is an essential component of gunpowder.
  • Some people use nitre in curing meats.
  • Nitre can help in preserving fruits.

Translations

Translations of the word "nitre" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nitra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเค‡เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nitrat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nitrat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ั‚ั€ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ azotan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ก้…ธๅกฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nitrate

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nitrato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nitrat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆ์‚ฐ์—ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุชุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dusiฤnan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dusiฤnan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ก้…ธ็›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nitrat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรญtrat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะธั‚ั€ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒขแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nitrat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nitrato

Etymology

The word 'nitre' originates from the Latin 'nitrum', which refers to a naturally occurring mineral used for various purposes. The term evolved through Old French as 'nitre', and eventually into Middle English. Historically, nitre was valued for its ability to produce nitrates, essential for plant growth and used in various industrial processes. In ancient times, it was also used in medicine and food preservation. The compound potassium nitrate was recognized for its explosive properties, particularly in the production of gunpowder during the Middle Ages, playing a crucial role in warfare and fireworks. Over time, nitre found applications in more benign areas, reflecting its significance in both agriculture and science.