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nitric

Pronunciation: /ˈnʌɪtrɪk/

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Definition of nitric

adjective

Chemistry
  • of or containing nitrogen with a higher valency, often five. Compare with nitrous.

Origin:

late 18th century: from French (acide) nitrique (see nitre, -ic)

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