Synonyms of nitrate

Noun

1. nitrate, compound, chemical compound

usage: any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid)

Verb

1. nitrate, process, treat

usage: treat with nitric acid, so as to change an organic compound into a nitrate; "nitroglycerin is obtained by nitrating glycerol"

Definition and meaning of nitrate (Dictionary)