First Known Use: 1788
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nitrate
noun ni·trate \ˈnī-ˌtrāt, -trət\
: a chemical compound that contains oxygen and nitrogen and that is used in fertilizer
Full Definition of NITRATE
1
: a salt or ester of nitric acid
2
: sodium nitrate or potassium nitrate used as a fertilizer
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Origin of NITRATE
French, from nitrique
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NITRATE Defined for Kids
nitrate
noun ni·trate \ˈnī-ˌtrāt\
Definition of NITRATE for Kids
: a substance that is made from or similar in composition to nitric acid
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nitrate
noun ni·trate \ˈnī-ˌtrāt, -trət\
Medical Definition of NITRATE
: a salt or ester of nitric acid
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