niter

noun 2

Definitions

noun

1

A mineral form of potassium nitrate (saltpetre) used in making gunpowder.

2

Native sodium carbonate; natron.

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noun — (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

saltpeter
saltpetre
nitre

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To go from the city of Rio to Niterói, you can take a boat.

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