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Nitre

Definition:

Nitre refers to a mineral compound, also known as potassium nitrate or saltpeter (chemical formula: KNO3). It is often found as a white, crystalline powder and is used in various industrial, medicinal, and culinary applications.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The mineral compound potassium nitrate.
• Verb: To treat or preserve with nitre.

Senses and Usages:

1. As a noun
• Due to its oxidizing properties, nitre is commonly utilized in the production of fireworks and explosives.
• In medicine, nitre can be used as a diuretic or a remedy for certain urinary tract conditions.
• The culinary world employs nitre as a curing agent in the preservation of meats.
2. As a verb
• The butcher decided to nitre the meat to extend its shelf life.
• It is essential to nitre the gunpowder to ensure a more controlled and efficient explosion.

Sample Sentences:

• The chemist conducted experiments to analyze the composition of nitre.
• Adding a pinch of nitre to the stew enhanced its preservation qualities.
• During the Renaissance, alchemists believed nitre possessed mystical properties.
• After the explosion, the detectives found traces of nitre at the crime scene.

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