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potassium nitrate Definition


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potassium nitrate
noun
    1. chem.
      (formula KNO3) a white or transparent highly explosive crystalline solid, used in the manufacture of fireworks, matches, gunpowder, fertilizers, etc and as a food preservative. Also called nitre or saltpetre.


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