Potassium nitrate and Saltpeter

Potassium nitrate

Potassium nitrate noun - (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive.

Saltpeter is a synonym for potassium nitrate. In some cases you can use "Saltpeter" instead a noun phrase "Potassium nitrate".

Saltpeter

Saltpeter noun - (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive.
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Synonyms for Saltpeter

Potassium nitrate is a synonym for saltpeter. You can use "Potassium nitrate" instead a noun "Saltpeter".

Nearby Word: saltpetre
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