ammonium nitratenoun [ U ]
uk/əˌməʊniəm ˈnaɪtreɪt/us/əˌmoʊniəm ˈnaɪtreɪt/specializeda chemical compound in the form of a white powder, often used as a fertilizer (= substance to make plants grow) and in explosives (formula NH4 NO4)
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- acrolein
- adenine
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- alkaline earth metal
- alkane
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- butane
- calcium sulphate
- carbon monoxide
- iodide
- lye
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- octane
- paraben
- phenolphthalein
- potassium permanganate
- sodium chloride
- starch
- sulphur dioxide
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