niter

[ nahy-ter ]

noun

1. potassium nitrate.
2. sodium nitrate.

niter

/ ˈnaɪtə /

noun

1. the usual US spelling of nitre

niter

/ nī′tər /

1. A naturally occurring mineral form of potassium nitrate. It is used to make gunpowder.

Word History and Origins

Origin of niter¹

1375–1425; late Middle English nitre < Latin nitrum < Greek nítron natron

Example Sentences

He also illustrates how a few spices can alter similar preparations in different parts of the world, comparing niter kibbeh, an Ethiopian spiced clarified butter, with Indian ghee, for example.

From Washington Post

I take 2020’s lemons and preserve them for an intense hit of salt-sour tang on tagines and my signature breakfast hash: onions fried in niter kibbeh, with chicken and collard greens.

From Washington Post

Ms. Gebre Egziabher foregoes the traditional gloss of niter kibbeh, spiced clarified butter, for oil infused with the same spices, to make the food healthier but still rich.

From New York Times

Forgetting danger, cleanliness and reason, I ventured into the yawning Stygian recesses of the inner earth, down inclined passageways whose walls were coated with the detestable slimy niter of the earth’s bowels.

From Time

The semi-gamy lamb tibs were sweet with softened onions and gently spiced with the Ethio­pian butter known as niter kibbeh.

From Washington Post