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First Known Use: 1788
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a chemical compound that contains oxygen and nitrogen and that is used in fertilizer
See words that rhyme with nitrate Spanish Central: Translation of nitrate Nglish: Translation of nitrate for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about nitrate
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