Definition of Saltpetre in English :

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Saltpetre meaning in English

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Saltpetre

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Noun

1. niter, nitre, potassium nitrate, saltpeter, saltpetre

(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

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Saltpetre

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noun
1.  another name for potassium nitrate
2.  short for Chile saltpetre

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