saltpetre
IPA: sˈɔɫtpˈitɝ
noun
- (originally) Potassium nitrate.
- (uncommon) Sodium nitrate.
verb
- (transitive) To treat with saltpetre.
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Examples of "saltpetre" in Sentences
- Saltpetre and sulfur was a medicine.
- They are combustibles mixed with saltpetre.
- Saltpetre and brass utensils are manufactured.
- The saltpetre was used in the production of gunpowder.
- The works included a saltpetre refinery and a cooperage.
- The effect of saltpetre is to leave a white efflorescence.
- A little nitre or saltpetre is used as an oxidizing agent.
- This was the first clear method for the purification of saltpetre.
- Many refineries exist in the district for extraction of saltpetre.