nitrate
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/ˈnaɪtreɪt/
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/ˈnaɪtreɪt/
noun
R
A type of chemical compound that contains nitrogen and oxygen. It is often used to improve soil for growing plants.
We need to reduce the amount of nitrate in our water supply to protect the environment.
translation
A type of chemical compound that contains nitrogen and oxygen. It is often used to improve soil for growing plants.
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Plural
nitrates