Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Nitrate.
How to pronounce nitrate:
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Nitrate - as a noun
Any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical compoundcompound15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
calcium nitratecellulose nitrateguncotton12nitrocellulose16
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Nitrate - as a verb
Treat with nitric acid, so as to change an organic compound into a nitrate
Example: "Nitroglycerin is obtained by nitrating glycerol"
Example Sentences
"The river water contained high levels of nitrate due to pollution."
"The scientist analyzed the nitrate levels in the soil samples."
"Some medications contain nitrate, which helps relax blood vessels."
"The laboratory technician handled the nitrate solution with caution."
"The government introduced regulations to limit nitrate runoff from farms."
Word Game Points
Is NITRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nitrate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NITRATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is NITRATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nitrate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNITRATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is NITRATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nitrate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNITRATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
