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Saltpetre Definition & Meaning

saltpetre
noun
  1. (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

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What does saltpetre mean?
(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
What part of speech is saltpetre?
Saltpetre is a noun.

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