sodium nitrate

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a crystalline, water-soluble compound, NaNO 3 , that occurs naturally as soda niter: used in fertilizers, explosives, and glass, and as a color fixative in processed meats.

sodium nitrate

noun

1. a white crystalline soluble solid compound occurring naturally as Chile saltpetre and caliche and used in matches, explosives, and rocket propellants, as a fertilizer, and as a curing salt for preserving food such as bacon, ham, and cheese ( E251 ). Formula: NaNO 3

sodium nitrate

1. A poisonous, white, crystalline compound used in solid rocket propellants, in matches, as a fertilizer, and in curing meat. Chemical formula: NaNO 3 .

Example Sentences

The solutions in the two beakers are connected by means of a salt-bridge containing sodium nitrate.

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In the United States powder for blasting contains sodium nitrate instead of potassium nitrate.

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It was thought that sodium nitrate might possibly have to be used as a substitute.

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Under this process ammonium nitrate is produced by the double decomposition of ammonium sulphate and sodium nitrate.

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After neutralizing a solution of sodium hydroxide with nitric acid, there remained after evaporation 100 g. of sodium nitrate.

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