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Sodium Nitrate
see synonyms of sodium nitrateNoun
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Sodium Nitrate
see synonyms of sodium nitratenoun
a white crystalline soluble solid compound occurring naturally as Chile saltpetre and caliche and used in matches, explosives, and rocket propellants, as a fertilizer, and as a curing salt for preserving food such as bacon, ham, and cheese (E251). Formula: NaNO3
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Sodium Nitrate
see synonyms of sodium nitrate a clear, odorless, crystalline salt, NaNO3, used in manufacturing nitric acid, sodium nitrite, explosives, fertilizers, etc., and as an oxidizing agent
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Sodium Nitrate
see synonyms of sodium nitraten.
A white crystalline compound, NaNO3, used in solid rocket propellants, in the manufacture of nitric acid, explosives, and glass and pottery enamel, and as fertilizer. Also called caliche, Chile saltpeter, soda niter.
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