nitric acidnoun [ U ]
uk/ˌnaɪ.trɪk ˈæs.ɪd/us/ˌnaɪ.trɪk ˈæs.ɪd/a clear liquid that is used in making many chemicals, especially explosives and fertilizers (= substances that help plants grow)
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Chemicals, chemical compounds & gases
- acrolein
- adenine
- aldehyde
- alkaline earth metal
- alkane
- ammonia
- ammonium
- ammonium sulphate
- butane
- calcium sulphate
- iodide
- limewater
- lye
- nitrate
- octane
- paraben
- phenolphthalein
- sodium chloride
- starch
- sulphur dioxide
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