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nitrate
nitrate /ˈnaɪ.treɪt/ noun [C or U]
► F0 a chemical that includes nitrogen and oxygen, often used as a fertilizer (= a substance that helps plants grow): » potassium/sodium nitrate» Nitrogen is converted into nitrates in the soil which plants can then use.Thesaurus+: ↑Specific chemicals, chemical compounds and gases , ↑Substances and structures in the body , ↑Types of chemical |