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Vocabulary Entry
nitre
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A naturally occurring mineral form of potassium nitrate used in fertilizers, food preservation, and explosives.
Example Sentences
"The farmer added nitre to the soil to enhance crop growth."
"Historically, nitre was used in the production of gunpowder."
"The preservation process for the meat involved using nitre to prevent spoilage."
V
verb
To fertilize or enrich soil with nitre.
Example Sentences
"The gardener will nitre the soil before planting vegetables."
"We decided to nitre the field to improve our yield this season."
"Farmers often nitre their crops to ensure they have sufficient nutrients."