질산의 수소 원자를 금속 원자나 양이온으로 치환한 화합물 또는 질산과 알코올이 반응하여 생성된 에스테르.
A salt or ester of nitric acid, containing the anion NO3− or the group —NO3.
예문:
"The laboratory analysis revealed a high concentration of nitrate in the groundwater sample."
"Sodium nitrate is frequently used as a food preservative in processed meats like bacon."
식물의 성장을 돕기 위해 질소를 공급하는 용도로 사용되는 질산 칼륨, 질산 나트륨 또는 질산 암모늄 등의 비료.
Potassium, sodium, or ammonium nitrate used as a fertilizer to provide nitrogen for plant growth.
예문:
"The heavy rains washed the nitrate from the soil into the nearby stream."
"Organic farming avoids the use of synthetic nitrate to maintain soil health."
어떤 물질을 질산이나 질산염으로 처리하여 화합물 속에 니트로기를 도입하거나 질산염으로 변화시키다.
To treat or react a substance with nitric acid or a nitrate, typically to introduce nitro groups into an organic compound.
예문:
"Engineers must carefully control the temperature when they nitrate organic compounds for safety."
"The process to nitrate the fiber results in a highly flammable material."