Definition and Synonyms for Nitric

Definition of Nitric

1. Of or containing nitrogen Adjective

Synonyms for word "nitric"

Lexical Analysis for "nitric"

nitre
Noun
derivation
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1. (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
nitrogen
Noun
pertainym
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1. a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

Etymology for nitric

etymologically related niter
etymologically related nitrogen
is derived from hydronitric acid
is derived from nitric acid
is derived from nitric ether
is derived from nitric oxide
is derived from sulfonitric acid
is derived from sulphonitric acid