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Saltpeter
Translation of "saltpeter" into Russian
saltpeter
Noun
UK
/ˈsɔːl(t)ˌpiːtə/
US
/ˈsɑltˌpiːtər/
saltpeter
saltpeters pl
Saltpeter is often used in the production of gunpowder.
Селитра часто используется в производстве пороха.
Additional translations
нитрат калия
калийная селитра
Definitions
saltpeter
Noun
UK
/ˈsɔːl(t)ˌpiːtə/
US
/ˈsɑltˌpiːtər/
A naturally occurring mineral form of potassium nitrate, used especially as a fertilizer and in the manufacture of gunpowder.
The ancient recipe for gunpowder includes charcoal, sulfur, and saltpeter.
A chemical compound used in the curing of meats, also known as potassium nitrate.
Saltpeter is often used in the curing process to preserve meats and give them a distinctive flavor.
Any naturally occurring deposit of nitrate salts, especially sodium nitrate, used historically as a fertilizer and in explosives.
Large beds of Chilean saltpeter were mined extensively in the 19th century.
saltpeter
Verb
UK
/ˈsɔːl(t)ˌpiːtə/
US
/ˈsɑltˌpiːtər/
To treat or impregnate with saltpeter, especially for preservation.
The hunters saltpetered the meat to keep it from spoiling during the long journey.
Idioms and phrases
potassium saltpeter
The fireworks factory used potassium saltpeter in their products.
калийная селитра
Фабрика фейерверков использовала калийную селитру в своей продукции.
sodium saltpeter
Sodium saltpeter is often used in food preservation.
натриевая селитра
Натриевая селитра часто используется в консервировании пищи.
natural saltpeter
Natural saltpeter deposits were found in the cave.
натуральная селитра
В пещере были найдены залежи натуральной селитры.
saltpeter mine
The old saltpeter mine was a key resource during the war.
селитряная шахта
Старая селитряная шахта была ключевым ресурсом во время войны.
saltpeter production
Saltpeter production has increased significantly over the last decade.
производство селитры
Производство селитры значительно увеличилось за последнее десятилетие.