nitric
adjective/ˈnaɪtrɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,706 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or containing nitrogen, especially in its higher valence.
Example sentence
The chemistry teacher explained that nitric acid is commonly used in fertilizer production.
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