Definition
Definition of nitrating - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
acid useTECH. involving the use of nitric acidTECH.
- Nitrating agents are often used in the production of explosives.
2.
chemistryTECH. promoting the chemical process of nitrationTECH.
- The nitrating agent was added to the solution.
Origin of nitrating
Latin, nitrum (sodium carbonate) + -ate (suffix)
Terms with nitrating included in their meaning
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industrial chemical
chemical compound used industrially as an oxidizing and nitrating agent
nitrated cellulose
yellow substance from nitrating cellulose with acids
Examples of nitrating in a sentence
Nitrating chemicals must be stored properly. A nitrating mixture was prepared for the experiment. The lab focused on developing new nitrating compounds.
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- French:nitrant, nitrifiant, ...
- German:nitrirend, nitrierend, ...
- Italian:nitrante, ...
- Spanish:nitración con ácido nítrico, nitrante, ...
- Portuguese:nitrificação, nitrante, ...
- Chinese:硝化的, 硝化作用的, ...
- Japanese:硝酸化, ニトロ化の, ...
- Arabic:نِتْرَتِيّ, مُنَتِّرِت, ...
- Hebrew:נִיטְרָטִי, מְנַטְרֵתִיּוּת, ...
- Russian:нитрующий, нитрирующий, ...
- Ukrainian:нітруючий, ...
- Hindi:नाइट्रिक एसिड के साथ नाइट्रेटिंग, नाइट्रेटिंग, ...
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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