Word
nitric
Phoneticsni·tric
US/ˈnaɪtɹɪk/
UK/nˈaɪtɹɪk/
Definition
adj. relating to nitric acid, which is a strong chemical used to make fertilizers and explosives.
adj. relating to or containing nitric acid, a strong mineral acid used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and dyes.
Examples
“The factory produces nitric acid for local farms.”
“The chemical reaction between copper and nitric acid produces a blue solution and a brown gas.”
“The industrial synthesis of nitric acid remains a cornerstone of modern chemistry, providing the essential raw material for both high-yield agriculture and the manufacturing of various synthetic compounds.”
Examples
simple
“The factory produces nitric acid for local farms.”
contextual
“The chemical reaction between copper and nitric acid produces a blue solution and a brown gas.”
complex
“The industrial synthesis of nitric acid remains a cornerstone of modern chemistry, providing the essential raw material for both high-yield agriculture and the manufacturing of various synthetic compounds.”
Etymology
From nitro- + -ic, compare French nitrique.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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