saltpeter in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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saltpeter in the PONS Dictionary

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saltpeter N, saltpetre [ˌsɔ:ltˈpi:təʳ, Am ˈsɔ:ltˌpi:t̬ɚ] N no pl

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The region was important economically as a site of intense saltpeter mining, before synthetic nitrate manufacturing became possible.
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Aqua fortis was prepared by mixing either sand, alum, or vitriol, or the last two together, with saltpeter, then distilling it by a hot fire.
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This was the first clear method for the purification of saltpeter.
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The cave was mined for saltpeter in the 1800s.
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In due course, the proportion of saltpeter in the propellant was increased to maximise its explosive power.
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They typically contain 70.5 parts of saltpeter and 29.5 parts of charcoal.
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Saltpeter is the main ingredient of gunpowder and was obtained by leaching the earth from these caves.
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Later it started production of saltpeter, linseed oil and paper.
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Saltpeter is the main ingredient of gunpowder and was obtained by leaching the earth from caves.
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Noted also for its saltpeter troughs and vats.
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