plural of nitration

(biochemistry) The conversion of nitrite into nitrate, typically be means of the enzyme nitrite oxidoreductase

plural of nitratation

plural of ammonium nitrate

(organic chemistry) The ester of amyl alcohol (pentanol) and nitric acid, C₅H₁₁NO₃, used to control angina and as an antidote to cyanide poisoning.

(organic chemistry) nitrocellulose.

(inorganic chemistry) the sodium salt of nitric acid, NaNO₃; used as a food preservative, and as an oxidizing agent in explosives such as sodatol.

(inorganic chemistry) KNO₃, a naturally occurring salt, notably used as an ingredient of gunpowder; also used a food preservative and as an ingredient in toothpaste for sensitive gums; historically used in the production of nitric acid (HNO₃).

(chemistry) nitric acid

(inorganic chemistry) The lithium salt of nitric acid, LiNO₃, used in fireworks and flares.