Nonnitric

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 French nitrique

non·ni·tric, adjective
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nitric (ˈnaɪtrɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of or containing nitrogen, esp in the pentavalent state

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nitric   (nī'trĭk)  Pronunciation Key 
Containing nitrogen, especially nitrogen with a valence of 5. Compare nitrous.
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