NTA

abbreviation for

, Chemistry, Pharmacology.

1. nitrilotriacetic acid: a white, crystalline solid, C 6 H 9 NO 6 , used in water softening, as a chelating agent, and as a replacement for phosphates in detergents and cleansers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of NTA¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The night's other big winners included ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office, plus Ant and Dec, who extended their NTA winning streak to 23 years.

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NTA officials have denied allegations of paper leaks, but on Sunday, federal Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan admitted that “some irregularities” had come to light in certain exam centres.

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He said that no-one, including NTA officials, would be spared if irregularities were found.

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On Tuesday, India's top court issued a notice to the NTA, saying that even if there was "0.001% negligence on the part of anyone it should be thoroughly dealt with".

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But the NTA refuted these allegations, saying that the “integrity of the examination had not been compromised” and that there were more high scorers this year because more students had taken the exam.

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