Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or containing nitrogen

“The nitric oxide in the atmosphere plays a crucial role in the Earth’s climate.”

2. noun

a salt or ester of nitric acid

“The chemist worked with nitric acid to create a new compound.”

3. chemistry, noun

a chemical compound that contains nitrogen in a high oxidation state

“The nitric acid solution was used to synthesize a new organic compound.”

4. chemistry, adjective

containing nitrogen in a high oxidation state

“The nitric acid was used as a strong oxidizing agent in the reaction.”