nitric

[ nahy-trik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing nitrogen, usually in the pentavalent state.
2. of or relating to niter.

nitric

/ ˈnaɪtrɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing nitrogen, esp in the pentavalent state

nitric

/ nī′trĭk /

1. Containing nitrogen, especially nitrogen with a valence of 5.
2. Compare nitrous

Other Words From

• non·nitric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nitric¹

1785–95; nitr- + -ic, modeled on French nitrique

Example Sentences

Nitric oxide helps to promote the flow of oxygen, so it may improve your endurance and fight fatigue during your sweat session.

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His results for ammonia, as well as nitric acid, are given in the subjoined table.

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His results for the years 1855 and 1856 are given below, along with the quantities of nitric acid found at the same time.

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Next lay the stencil in a small shallow dish and pour a small quantity of fresh nitric acid over it.

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The anions of this group form silver salts, which are insoluble in nitric acid.

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Barium nitrate, added to a solution acidified with nitric acid, is the group reagent.

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