Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
saltpeter
Noun
/ˈsɔːltˌpiːtər/
Definition
A white, crystalline substance that is a natural source of potassium nitrate.
Examples
- Saltpeter is often used in curing meats to preserve them.
- Farmers apply saltpeter to their crops to enhance growth.
- The old recipe called for saltpeter as an essential ingredient.
Meaning
Saltpeter is commonly used in fertilizers, food preservation, and the production of gunpowder.
Synonyms
- Potassium nitrate
- Salitre
- Niter
