Social Sciences, asked by atri52, 1 year ago

What is the meaning of saltpetre.

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Answered by davanubha

the form of potassium nitrate, KNO3, that occurs naturally, used in the manufacture of fireworks, fluxes, gunpowder, etc.; niter. ... chiefly British English spelling of saltpeter (q.v.); for ending, see -re. ... "potassium nitrate," c.1500, earlier salpetre (early 14c.), from Old French ...

Answered by msindia

another term for potassium nitrate

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