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Meaning of
saltpetre
in English
saltpetre
us
//ˈsɑːlptər//
uk
//ˈsɑːlptər//
#uncommon
Definitions
Noun
potassium
nitrate
;
a
naturally
occurring
mineral
Saltpetre
is
used
in
the
production
of
fireworks
.
Verb
to
preserve
or
treat
(
meat
,
etc
.)
with
saltpetre
The
butcher
will
saltpetre
the
meat
to
extend
its
shelf
life
.
Compounds / Phrases
Chile saltpetre
Chilean saltpetre
