| 释义 |
† ˈhalinitre Obs.
[ad. mod.L. halinitrum, f. ἅλς salt + νίτρον nitre.]
A name for saltpetre.
1608Topsell Serpents (1658) 741 If the fat of a Lizard is mixed with Wheat-meal, Halinitre, and Cumin it maketh Hens very fat. 1672T. Venn Compl. Gunner viii. 10 Artificial Salt-Peter, Sal Nitre, or Halinitre. |