Saltpetre
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈsɔːltpiːtə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Saltpetre is a noun meaning (originally) Potassium nitrate.
Meaning
(originally) Potassium nitrate.
More Meanings
- (uncommon) Sodium nitrate.
- (transitive) To treat with saltpetre.
Word Forms
- saltpetres
- saltpeter
- saltpetring
- saltpetred
Synonyms for saltpetre
Depending on context, synonyms include niter, nitre, caliche, saltpeter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include niter, nitre, saltpeter, villanous, villainous, petre.
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