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.
Origin of nitrated
Latin, nitrum (sodium carbonate) + -ate (suffix)
Terms with nitrated included in their meaning
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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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- French:nitré, ...
- German:nitriert, ...
- Italian:nitrato, contenente nitrato, ...
- Spanish:nitrado, con nitrógeno, ...
- Portuguese:nitrado, ...
- Chinese:硝化的, 含氮, ...
- Japanese:硝化された, 硝酸化された, ...
- Arabic:مُنَتَّر, نِتْرَاتِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:מְטֻפָּל בְּחַנְקָת, נִיטְרַטִי, ...
- Russian:нитратный, содержащий нитрат, ...
- Ukrainian:нітратований, нітрований, ...
- Hindi:नाइट्रेटेड, नाइट्रोजन युक्त, ...
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.
2.
agricultureTECH. salt compound with nitrogen and oxygen used to boost plant growthTECH.
- Farmers use nitrate to enrich the soil.
3.
chemistryTECH. any salt or ester of nitric acidTECH.
- Nitrate is often used in chemical reactions.
Verb
chemistryTECH. introduce a nitro group into a moleculeTECH.
- Chemists often nitrate compounds to alter their properties.
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.
compound made by treating cellulose with acids
Cellulose nitrate is used in making lacquers.
white crystalline solid used in food, explosives, fertilizers
Sodium nitrate is used in fertilizers and as a food preservative.
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.
To nitrate the sample, follow the safety guidelines carefully.
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- French:nitrate, nitrer, ...
- German:Nitrat, nitrieren, ...
- Italian:nitrato, nitrare, ...
- Spanish:nitrato, nitrar, ...
- Portuguese:nitrato, introduzir nitro, ...
- Chinese:硝酸盐, 硝化, ...
- Japanese:硝酸塩, ニトロ化する, ...
- Arabic:نِتْرات, نَتَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:חַנְקָה, לְנַתֵּר, ...
- Russian:нитрат, нитровать, ...
- Ukrainian:нітрат, нітрувати, ...
- Hindi:नाइट्रेट, नाइट्रेट करना, ...
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