nitric
0 antonyms and opposites of nitric, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Relating to or containing nitrogen.
How to use nitric
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from "nitro-" plus the adjective ending "-ic," paralleling the French nitrique.
Full origin of nitric →Frequently asked questions
What does “nitric” mean?
The word “nitric” means relating to or containing nitrogen. In plain terms, describes anything containing or related to nitrogen, especially nitric acid.
How do you pronounce “nitric”?
“Nitric” is pronounced NYT-rihk (/ˈnaɪtɹɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “nitric” in a sentence?
Here is “nitric” used in a sentence: “Nitric compounds play a key role in industrial chemistry.”
What part of speech is “nitric”?
Depending on how it is used, “nitric” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “nitric” come from?
The word “nitric” comes from French. Formed from "nitro-" plus the adjective ending "-ic," paralleling the French nitrique.
How many meanings does “nitric” have?
“Nitric” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or containing nitrogen.