- (a.) Of, pertaining to or designating, any one of those compounds in which nitrogen has a relatively lower valence as contrasted with nitric compounds.
- (a.) Of, pertaining to or containing, niter; of the quality of niter or resembling it.
- (a.) Of, pertaining to or containing, niter; of the quality of niter or resembling it.
- (a.) Of, pertaining to or designating, any one of those compounds in which nitrogen has a relatively lower valence as contrasted with nitric compounds.
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