Ni"trum (?), n. [L., natron. See Niter.] Old Chem.
Niter.
Nitrum flammans [L., flaming niter] Old Chem., ammonium nitrate; -- probably so called because it deflagerates when suddenly heated.
© Webster 1913.
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