Nitrate
/nˈaɪˌtreɪt/
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Definition
(noun) Any salt or ester of nitric acid.
Sentence Examples
Natural mineral water contains calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium as well as nitrate.
The stain on the lab coat is due to silver nitrate.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Farmers often use fertilizers that contain ____ to help their crops grow better.