nitric
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trɪk adjective Chemistry.
1.
containing nitrogen, usually in the pentavalent state.
2.
of or pertaining to niter.
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| —adj | |
| of or containing nitrogen, esp in the pentavalent state | |
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Nitric
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| nitric (nī'trĭk) Pronunciation Key
Containing nitrogen, especially nitrogen with a valence of 5. Compare nitrous. |
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Example sentences
The facility includes ammonia, urea, nitric acid and solution blending operations.
Oxalic acid is made commercially by treating either sugar with nitric acid or cellulose with sodium hydroxide.
Alterations in nitric oxide physiology can have a profound effect on brain function.
Acid rain describes any form of precipitation with high levels of nitric and sulfuric acids.
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