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Nitric

Definition:

Nitric is an adjective that refers to something related to nitric acid or containingnitrate compounds.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Relating to or derived from nitric acid.

Example Sentence: The nitric compound was used in the manufacturing of explosives.

Sense 2:

Characterized by the presence of nitrates.

Example Sentence: The soil in that area is nitric, making it suitable for agriculture.

Sense 3:

Of or characteristic of nitrogen.

Example Sentence: The nitric element is an essential component of protein molecules.

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