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| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
nitrate ni·trate (nī'trāt', -trĭt)
n.
The univalent radical NO3.
A compound containing such a radical, such as a salt or ester of nitric acid.
| nitrate (nī'trāt') Pronunciation Key
A salt or ester of nitric acid, containing the group NO3. Nitrates dissolve extremely easily in water and are an important component of the nitrogen cycle. Compare nitrite. |