nitratenoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˈnaɪ.treɪt/us/ˈnaɪ.treɪt/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.
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