salpeter

Norwegian Nynorsk

noun
Definitions
  • saltpetre, saltpeter (US), or potassium nitrate

Etymology

Derived from Latin sal petrae, salpetra derived from German Salpeter (saltpeter, niter).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Salpeter

Gloss

saltpeter, niter

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