nitric
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈnaɪtɹɪk// UK //nˈaɪtɹɪk// ni·tric
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.
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.
From nitro- + -ic, compare French nitrique.