Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
salitre
Noun
/sæˈliːtrɛ/
Definition
Salitre is a naturally occurring mineral form of sodium nitrate, primarily found as a white crystalline substance.
Examples
- Salitre has been used by farmers to improve crop yields.
- The production of explosives often involves extracting salitre from mineral deposits.
- In hot climates, salitre may form on the surface of buildings and walls due to moisture.
Meaning
Salitre is often used in agriculture as a fertilizer and in various chemical processes due to its nitrogen content.
Synonyms
- Sodium nitrate
- Chile saltpeter
- Saltpeter