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nitric acid
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nitric acid
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nitric acid
/
ˈ
naɪtrɪk-/
noun
nitric acid
/
ˈ
naɪtrɪk-/
noun
Learner's definition of NITRIC ACID
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noncount
]
:
a strong acid that contains nitrogen and that is used in making fertilizers, explosives, etc.
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