Nitrate

Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪˌtreɪt/

Definitions of nitrate

noun a chemical compound containing the nitrate ion (NO3-), such as potassium nitrate or sodium nitrate

Example Sentences

A1 Nitrate is a type of salt often found in fertilizers.

A2 Plants need nitrate to grow and develop properly.

B1 Excessive nitrate levels in drinking water can be harmful to human health.

B2 Farmers often test the soil for nitrate levels before planting crops.

C1 Scientists are studying the effects of nitrate pollution on aquatic ecosystems.

C2 The laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of nitrate in the soil samples.

Examples of nitrate in a Sentence

formal Nitrate is commonly used in fertilizers to promote plant growth.

informal I heard that nitrate is in a lot of processed foods these days.

slang Watch out for foods high in nitrate, they're not good for you.

figurative The nitrate of our relationship was explosive, leading to a messy breakup.

Grammatical Forms of nitrate

• past tense: nitrated
• plural: nitrates
• comparative: more nitrate
• superlative: most nitrate
• present tense: nitrates
• future tense: will nitrate
• perfect tense: have nitrated
• continuous tense: is nitrating
• singular: nitrate
• positive degree: nitrate
• infinitive: to nitrate
• gerund: nitrating
• participle: nitrating

Origin and Evolution of nitrate

First Known Use: 1788 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nitrate' originated from the Latin word 'nitrum' which referred to natron, a mineral salt used in ancient times for various purposes.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'nitrate' came to specifically refer to compounds containing the nitrate ion (NO3-), commonly found in fertilizers, explosives, and various industrial applications.