Concept information
Preferred term
Saltpeter
Definition
- A transparent white crystalline compound used in the production of explosives, pyrotechnics, matches, rocket propellants and fertilizers [AAT, alt.]; has also been used to preserve meats
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Niter
- Nitrate of potash
- Nitrate, potassium
- Nitre
- Potassium nitrate
- Saltpetre
Notation
- 119090
In other languages
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French
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Nitrate de potassium
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-D7SQQHZB-9
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