'Nitrum flammans' definitions:
Definition of 'Nitrum flammans'
- Nitrum \Ni"trum\, n. [L., natron. See Niter.] (Old Chem.)
Niter.
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- Nitrum flammans [L., flaming niter] (Old Chem.), ammonium
nitrate; -- probably so called because it deflagrates when
suddenly heated.
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