Nitric (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or containing nitrogen; "nitric acid".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The laboratory used nitric acid to synthesize the new compound.
- Nitric oxide is a pollutant that can cause respiratory problems in humans.
- The soil test revealed high levels of nitric compounds, indicating fertilizer overuse.
- The reaction required a strong nitric acid solution to break down the organic material.
- The company developed a new process to reduce nitric emissions from their industrial plants.