Meaning
The reaction of something with nitric acid; especially such a reaction, in the presence of sulphuric acid, to introduce a nitro functional group into a compound.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree French nitratebor. English nitrate Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ion English nitration From nitrate + -ion.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
carbonationcatalysiselectrolysisfermentfermentationacetificationacidificationacidulationalkalizationchemicalization
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2023, 2025, 2026.