NYT Dictionary

NITRIC

/ˈnaɪtɹɪk/
AdjectiveNounNI-tricni-tric · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Of, pertaining to, or containing, nitrogen.

Etymology

Origin: French

From nitro- + -ic, compare French nitrique.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

azoticnitrous

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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