Nitric

Word NITRIC
Character 6
Hyphenation ni tric
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Nitric"

What do we mean by nitric?

Relating to or containing nitrogen, especially in a valence state higher than that in a comparable nitrous compound. adjective

Of, pertaining to, or derived from niter: applied in chemistry to oxygen compounds of nitrogen which contain more oxygen than those other compounds to which the epithet nitrous is applied. See nitrous.

Of, pertaining to, or containing, nitrogen; specifically, designating any one of those compounds in which, as contrasted with nitrous compounds, the element has a higher valence adjective

A colorless or yellowish liquid obtained by distilling a nitrate with sulphuric acid. It is powerfully corrosive, being a strong acid, and in decomposition a strong oxidizer. adjective

A white crystalline oxide of nitrogen (N2O5), called nitric pentoxide, and regarded as the anhydride of nitric acid. adjective

A colorless poisous gas (NO) obtained by treating nitric acid with copper. On contact with the air or with oxygen, it becomes reddish brown from the formation of nitrogen dioxide (NO2, also called nitric dioxide or nitric peroxide). adjective

Of, pertaining to, or containing, nitrogen. adjective

Of or containing nitrogen adjective

Nitric acid

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The word "nitric" in example sentences

Biological chemistry and molecular mechanisms of action in nitric oxide ❋ Unknown (2010)

Researchers have created the blackest black ever made on Earth, by bubbling a shiny metal plate in nitric acid for a few seconds. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Researchers from the University of Kentucky Medical School and Taishan Medical College report that high salt levels in the blood, as would be observed in people with high salt intake, could significantly suppress the activity of an enzyme called nitric oxide synthase (NOS). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Inhaling deeply brings a chemical called nitric oxide from the back of your nose and your sinuses into your lungs. ❋ Michael F. Roizen (2009)

Endothelial cells manufacture a magical protective molecule of gas called nitric oxide, which protects our blood vessels. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This gas—called nitric oxide—has a half-life of less than several seconds. ❋ MEHMET C. OZ (2007)

Two new studies stop short of providing a definitive answer, but they suggest a role for a molecule called nitric oxide, which can improve blood flow by causing blood vessels to widen. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Nuts are also rich in arginine, an amino acid needed to make a tiny but important molecule called nitric oxide. ❋ M.D. Walter C. Willett (2005)

The acids used must be strong, that is, the nitric acid must be at least of a gravity of 1.53 to 1.52, and should contain as little nitric oxide as possible. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

Every one is familiar with that highly corrosive liquid called nitric acid, and this is formed by the union with water of one of the compounds in question. ❋ Unknown (1880)

The combination of nitrogen with oxygen, is known as nitric acid. ❋ Joseph Harris (1860)

One leading theory is that stored blood gradually loses its ability to get oxygen to tissues, largely through loss of a blood vessel dilator called nitric oxide. ❋ Unknown (2010)

-Hey [google] what's nitric oxyde -NO ❋ Fake Name#0000000000000000 (2023)

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