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ammonium nitrate

/əˈməʊniəm ˈnaɪtreɪt/

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/əˈməʊniəm ˈnaɪtreɪt/C1formalscientific
  • ruХимическое соединение, белая кристаллическая соль, широко используемая в удобрениях и как окислитель во взрывчатых веществах. Хорошо растворима в воде и может быть опасна при смешивании с некоторыми веществами.

A chemical compound, a white crystalline salt, commonly used in fertilizers and as an oxidizing agent in explosives. It is highly soluble in water and can be dangerous when mixed with certain substances.

  1. Chemical compoundC1formal

    A white crystalline solid used primarily as a high-nitrogen fertilizer and as an oxidizing agent in explosives.

    ruХимическое соединение

    • Farmers often use ammonium nitrate to enrich the soil with nitrogen.
    • The industrial accident was caused by improper storage of ammonium nitrate.
    • Ammonium nitrate is a key component in many commercial blasting agents.