nitrate

noun

ni·​trate ˈnī-ˌtrāt How to pronounce nitrate (audio)
-trət
plural nitrates
1
: a salt or ester of nitric acid
2
: sodium nitrate or potassium nitrate used as a fertilizer
3
: any of several nitric-acid esters of cellulose : nitrocellulose
especially : a product (such as celluloid film) made from cellulose nitrate
In the case of the Clark Gable Mutiny on the Bounty (1935), the nitrate original was destroyed before anyone noticed the transferred soundtrack was out of sync. Roy Hemming

Examples of nitrate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The best bacon, per our pro chef panel, is also low in sodium and nitrates. Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2024 Before long, local well-water tests began showing high levels of nitrates, which limit the ability of hemoglobin to carry oxygen. Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024 Some turkey bacon products are free of nitrates and nitrites, while others contain less fat due to the exclusion of skin. Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024 One trial found that dietary nitrate from spinach may help lower blood pressure and contribute to heart health. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nitrate 

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Word History

Etymology

French, from nitrique

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nitrate was in 1788

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Cite this Entry

“Nitrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrate. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

nitrate

noun
ni·​trate ˈnī-ˌtrāt How to pronounce nitrate (audio)
-trət
1
: a chemical compound formed by the reaction of nitric acid with another substance
2
: nitrate of sodium or potassium used as a fertilizer

Medical Definition

nitrate

noun
: a salt or ester of nitric acid

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