niter

/nahy-ter/US // ˈnaɪ tər //UK // (ˈnaɪtə) //

硝化器,硝石,硝子,硝烟

Definitions

n.名词 noun

The composition given is: sulphur, niter, cinnamon and boric acid in gaseous solution.
I find that this dust is strongly impregnated with niter; from niter we obtain saltpeter and from saltpeter we make gunpowder.
Epsom salts, niter and alum have been obtained from the earth of the cave.
It is a white, crystallizable salt of a taste resembling that of niter, soluble in water and alcohol, and extremely poisonous.
Where the place That niter-eaten bricks false soundness wear?