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How to say: nitrating

Spelling: Nitrating Syllables  nitrating
US accent
/nˈaɪtɹeɪɾɪŋ/
UK accent
/nˈaɪtɹeɪtɪŋ/
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Definition

Definition — treat with nitric acid, so as to change an organic compound into a nitrate

e.g. “nitroglycerin is obtained by nitrating glycerol”

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