Nitric
/nˈaɪtrɪk/
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Definition
(adj) Of, pertaining to, or containing, nitrogen.
Sentence Examples
She needed 10.5 liters of nitric acid for the experiment.
The original acid test used hydrochloric and nitric acid to distinguish gold from base metals.
CEFR Practice Quiz
____ acid is a powerful chemical often used in the production of fertilizers.