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nitric acid

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nitric acid /ˈnaɪtrɪk-/ noun
nitric acid
/ˈnaɪtrɪk-/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of NITRIC ACID
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: a strong acid that contains nitrogen and that is used in making fertilizers, explosives, etc.