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Etymology of the Latin word nitrum

the Latin word nitrum (name of various alkalis)
derived from the Greek word nitron, νίτρον
derived from the Egyptian word nṯr

Derivations in Latin

nitrosus, nitraria

Derivations in other languages

English nitro-, French nitre, Italian nitro, Portuguese nitro



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