nitrated
ˈnaɪtreɪtɪd
Definition

Definition of nitrated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
lab processTECH.reacted or treated with nitric acid or a nitrateTECH.
  • The nitrated compound was highly reactive.
2.
molecule makeupTECH.containing nitrogen or a nitrate groupTECH.
  • The nitrated compound was highly reactive.
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Origin of nitrated

Latin, nitrum (sodium carbonate) + -ate (suffix)

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nitrated cellulose
yellow substance from nitrating cellulose with acids

Examples of nitrated in a sentence

  • The lab synthesized a nitrated version of the compound.
  • The nitrated solution changed color upon heating.
  • Nitrated materials must be handled with care.

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  1. French:nitré, ...
  2. German:nitriert, ...
  3. Italian:nitrato, contenente nitrato, ...
  4. Spanish:nitrado, con nitrógeno, ...
  5. Portuguese:nitrado, ...
  6. Chinese:硝化的, 含氮, ...
  7. Japanese:硝化された, 硝酸化された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنَتَّر, نِتْرَاتِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְטֻפָּל בְּחַנְקָת, נִיטְרַטִי, ...
  10. Russian:нитратный, содержащий нитрат, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нітратований, нітрований, ...
  12. Hindi:नाइट्रेटेड, नाइट्रोजन युक्त, ...
nitrate
ˈnaɪtreɪt

Definition of nitrate - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
food additivecompound used as a preservative
  • Nitrate is often added to processed meats to maintain color and freshness.
additive preservative
2.
agricultureTECH.salt compound with nitrogen and oxygen used to boost plant growthTECH.
  • Farmers use nitrate to enrich the soil.
compost fertilizer manure
3.
chemistryTECH.any salt or ester of nitric acidTECH.
  • Nitrate is often used in chemical reactions.
compound ester salt

Verb

tr.
chemistryTECH.introduce a nitro group into a moleculeTECH.
  • Chemists often nitrate compounds to alter their properties.
nitrify
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Expressions with nitrate

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chemical compound used in fertilizers and rocket propellants
Ammonium nitrate is used in both fertilizers and rocket propellants.
chemical compound used as a fertilizer
Farmers often use potassium nitrate to enhance soil fertility..
white crystalline compound used in photography, medicine, and chemical tests
Silver nitrate is used to test for chloride ions.
white salt made from aluminium and nitric acid
Aluminium nitrate is used in tanning and fireproofing.
organic compound made from pentyl alcohol and nitric acid
Amyl nitrate is synthesized in the lab under controlled conditions.
white water-soluble compound used as fertilizer and source of nitrogen
Calcium nitrate is used to help plants grow faster.

Origin of nitrate

Latin, nitrum (sodium carbonate) + -ate (suffix)

Examples of nitrate in a sentence

  • The label indicated the presence of nitrate in the sausage.
  • Nitrate levels in the water were concerning.
  • The garden thrived with added nitrate.
  • Farmers use nitrate to enhance soil fertility.
  • Nitrate levels in water are closely monitored.
  • Scientists nitrate substances to create explosives.

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  1. French:nitrate, nitrer, ...
  2. German:Nitrat, nitrieren, ...
  3. Italian:nitrato, nitrare, ...
  4. Spanish:nitrato, nitrar, ...
  5. Portuguese:nitrato, introduzir nitro, ...
  6. Chinese:硝酸盐, 硝化, ...
  7. Japanese:硝酸塩, ニトロ化する, ...
  8. Arabic:نِتْرات, نَتَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַנְקָה, לְנַתֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:нитрат, нитровать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нітрат, нітрувати, ...
  12. Hindi:नाइट्रेट, नाइट्रेट करना, ...
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