nitrate
/ˈnaɪtreɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6640 in the learning path
硝酸盐
Definitions
n. A salt of nitric acid, often used in fertilisers
硝酸盐
Example
The gardener added a nitrate fertiliser to the soil.
园丁往土里施了硝酸盐肥料。
Excessive nitrate levels in rivers can encourage algal growth and threaten the survival of aquatic species.
河流中硝酸盐含量过高，会促进藻类生长，并威胁水生物种的生存。
Collocations
- nitrate levels
- nitrate pollution
- potassium nitrate
- nitrate fertiliser
Word family
- nitration (n.)
Usage tip
nitrate是硝酸盐；nitrite是亚硝酸盐。
FAQ
- What does nitrate mean?
- A salt of nitric acid, often used in fertilisers
- How is nitrate pronounced?
- UK /ˈnaɪtreɪt/, US /ˈnaɪtreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
