saltpetre meaning

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saltpetre (noun): (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive.

British spelling of saltpeter (American). See -re / -er spelling.

Definition of saltpetre

(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
Synonyms: potassium nitrate, saltpeter, niter, nitre
Type of: nitrate

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in RE · 9-letter words

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