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Meaning and definition for "saltpeter" word
[noun] (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
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\Salt`pe"ter\, Saltpetre \Salt`pe"tre\,, n. [F. salp[^e]tre, NL. sal petrae, literally, rock salt, or stone salt; so called because it exudes from rocks or walls. See {Salt}, and {Petrify}.] (Chem.) Potassium nitrate; niter; a white crystalline substance, {KNO3}, having a cooling saline taste, obtained by leaching from certain soils in which it is produced by the process of nitrification (see {Nitrification}, 2). It is a strong oxidizer, is the chief constituent of gunpowder, and is also used as an antiseptic in curing meat, and in medicine as a diuretic, diaphoretic, and refrigerant. {Chili salpeter} (Chem.), sodium nitrate (distinguished from potassium nitrate, or true salpeter), a white crystalline substance, {NaNO3}, having a cooling, saline, slightly bitter taste. It is obtained by leaching the soil of the rainless districts of Chili and Peru. It is deliquescent and cannot be used in gunpowder, but is employed in the production of nitric acid. Called also {cubic niter}. {Saltpeter acid} (Chem.), nitric acid; -- sometimes so called because made from saltpeter.
Synonyms for saltpeter
niter, nitre, potassium nitrate, saltpetre
See also: fertiliser | fertilizer | nitrate | plant food |
The fun area, different aproach to word »saltpeter«
Let's analyse "saltpeter" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: RETEPTLAS. Average typing speed for these characters is 2475 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology
Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
saltpeter: 1 + 5 + 5 = 11, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters:
saltpeter: 1 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 7 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 9 = 35, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.
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 Tarot cards
| Letter |
Num. |
Tarot c. |
Intensity |
Meaning |
| A (1) |
1 |
Magician |
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Creative, Inventive, Intuitive |
| E (2) |
5 |
Hierophant |
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Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive |
| L (1) |
12 |
Hanged Man |
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Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive |
| P (1) |
16 |
Tower |
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Craftsman, Laborer, Builder |
| R (1) |
18 |
Moon |
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Patient, Determined, Strong |
| S (1) |
19 |
Sun |
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Colorful, Bright, Perceptive |
| T (2) |
20 |
Judgement |
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Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful |
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