SALTPETER


Meaning of SALTPETER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' so ̇ lt- ' p ē -t ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English salt petre, alteration of salpetre, from Medieval Latin sal petrae, literally, salt of the rock

Date: 14th century

1 : POTASSIUM NITRATE

2 : SODIUM NITRATE

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