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ni⋅tric

[nahy-trik]
–adjective Chemistry.
1. containing nitrogen, usually in the pentavalent state.
2. of or pertaining to niter.

Origin:
1785–95; nitr- + -ic, modeled on F nitrique
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ni·tric   (nī'trĭk)   
adj.  Of, derived from, or containing nitrogen, especially in a valence state higher than that in a comparable nitrous compound.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: ni·tric
Pronunciation: 'nI-trik
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or containing nitrogen especially with a higher valence than incorresponding nitrous compounds
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nitric   (nī'trĭk)  Pronunciation Key 
Containing nitrogen, especially nitrogen with a valence of 5. Compare nitrous.
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