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[しょう(硝)·せき(石)]
shouseki
noun

English Meaning(s) for 硝石

noun
  1. saltpeter; saltpetre; niter; nitre; potassium nitrate
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Definition and Synonyms for 硝石

Saltpetre (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
Synonyms: 硝石, 硝酸カリウム

Meanings for each kanji in 硝石

» nitrate; saltpeter
» stone

Categories 硝石 is a member of

Nitrate any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid)
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