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Definition of Nitric acid

1. Noun. Acid used especially in the production of fertilizers and explosives and rocket fuels.

Definition of Nitric acid

1. Noun. (inorganic compound) A transparent, colourless to pale yellow, fuming corrosive liquid, HNO₃; a highly reactive oxidizing agent used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and rocket fuels and in a wide variety of industrial processes; once called aqua fortis. ¹

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Medical Definition of Nitric acid

1. Nitric acid (hno3). A colourless liquid that is used in the manufacture of inorganic and organic nitrates and nitro compounds for fertilisers, dye intermediates, explosives, and many different organic chemicals. Continued exposure to vapor may cause chronic bronchitis; chemical pneumonitis may occur. Chemical name: Nitric acid (12 Dec 1998)

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