(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

the group -NO3

treat with nitric acid, so as to change an organic compound into a nitrate

treat (soil) with nitrates

treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound

convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, especially with the action of nitrobacteria

a deliquescent salt that is soluble in water; sometimes used as a source of nitrogen in fertilizers

a nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives

(NaNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

a heavy yellow poisonous oily explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol; used in making explosives and medically as a vasodilator (trade names Nitrospan and Nitrostat)

the group -NO3