Nitrate

Anion of nitric acid.

NO3- nitrate ion

Nitrate is a naturally occurring chemical compound containing nitrogen and oxygen. It is the anion of nitric acid.

/ˈnaɪtreɪt/

The name nitrate comes from the Latin word 'nitrum,' referring to naturally occurring deposits of sodium nitrate.

anion salt

ammonium nitrate potassium nitrate calcium nitrate

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chemical compound inorganic