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nitre

/ˈnaɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does nitre mean?

noun

A white crystalline or powdery substance, potassium nitrate, used in making gunpowder and in medicine.

Example

"The alchemist carefully measured out the nitre to create the explosive mixture."

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