saltpetre

UK /ˈsɔːltpiːtə(ɹ)/ US /ˈsɔːltpiːtə(ɹ)/

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noun

1

Potassium nitrate.

2

Sodium nitrate.

verb

1

To treat with saltpetre.

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

saltpeter
niter
nitre

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