noun Download 🔗Share Native sodium carbonate; natron. Examples : "The ancient Egyptians used niter, gathered from dry lake beds, to help preserve mummies. " chemistry mineral substance geology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mineral form of potassium nitrate (saltpetre) used in making gunpowder. Examples : "The old chemistry book described how niter, found in certain caves, was a key ingredient in making gunpowder for cannons. " mineral substance chemistry geology weapon material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading