What does saltpetre mean?
Saltpetre means (originally) Potassium nitrate..
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/ˈsɔːltpiːtə(ɹ)/ · noun
(originally) Potassium nitrate..
Use saltpetre when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Saltpetre means (originally) Potassium nitrate..
Common synonyms include Chilean saltpeter, Chilean saltpetre, nitrate of potash, niter.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use saltpetre where its definition matches the intended context.
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