nitrosite

/naɪˈtroʊsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A nitrate salt, especially a nitrate of a metal, typically used as a fertilizer or in the manufacture of explosives.

“The farmer applied nitrosite to the fields to increase crop yields.”

Synonyms

  • nitrate
  • saltpeter

Antonyms

  • oxide
  • silicate