saltpeter

[US]/ˈsɔːl(t)ˌpiːtə/
[UK]/ˈsɑːltˌpiːtər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a white crystalline compound used in fertilizers and food preservation; a source of potassium nitrate
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

saltpeter fertilizer

salpetergødning

saltpeter production

salpeterproduktion

saltpeter mine

salpeter mine

saltpeter supply

salpeterforsyning

saltpeter solution

salpopløsning

saltpeter source

salpeterkilde

saltpeter deposits

salpeteraflejringer

saltpeter industry

salpeterindustri

saltpeter crystals

salpeterkrystaller

saltpeter uses

salpeteranvendelser

Example Sentences

saltpeter is commonly used in fertilizers.

salpeter bruges almindeligvis i gødning.

many fireworks contain saltpeter as an ingredient.

mange fyrværkerier indeholder salpeter som ingrediens.

saltpeter can be found in some natural mineral deposits.

salpeter kan findes i nogle naturlige mineralaflejringer.

in the past, saltpeter was used for curing meats.

i fortiden blev salpeter brugt til at konservere kød.

saltpeter is important in the production of gunpowder.

salpeter er vigtig i produktionen af krudt.

some people mistakenly believe that saltpeter can prevent pregnancy.

nogle mennesker tror fejlagtigt, at salpeter kan forhindre graviditet.

saltpeter has historical significance in various cultures.

salpeter har historisk betydning i forskellige kulturer.

it is essential to handle saltpeter with care.

det er vigtigt at håndtere salpeter med forsigtighed.

saltpeter can be used in the preservation of food.

salpeter kan bruges til at konservere mad.

research on saltpeter has led to new discoveries in chemistry.

forskning i salpeter har ført til nye opdagelser inden for kemi.

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