For Nitrate we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Animation, Environment, Erectile Dysfunction, Microbiology, Oceanography and Science.

Nitrate (Animation)

Refers to cels made of cellulose nitrate used throughout the 1920's-1940's in the case of Disney, into the late 1950's for certain other studios. Contrary to popular belief, nitrate cel stock was not as highly flammable as nitrate film base, but it was subject to discoloration and shrinkage, causing a warping or rippling effect in cels, when exposed to light or heat for long periods of time.

Nitrate (Environment)

A compound containing nitrogen that can exist in the atmosphere or as a dissolved gas in water and which can have harmful effects on humans and animals. Nitrates in water can cause severe illness in infants and domestic animals. A plant nutrient and inorganic fertilizer, nitrate is found in septic systems, animal feed lots, agricultural fertilizers, manure, industrial waste waters, sanitary landfills, and garbage dumps.

Nitrate (Erectile Dysfunction)

A form of nitric oxide that makes the blood vessels to the heart get larger. Nitroglycerine is a nitrate.

Nitrate (Microbiology)

Any salt of nitric acid, having the molecular formula NO3-.

Nitrate (Oceanography)

An ion consisting of a nitrogen (N) atom and three oxygen (O) atoms. Nitrate (NO3) is an important plant nutrient (chemical needed for plant growth).

Nitrate (Science)

A form of nitrogen (XNO3) that can be absorbed from soil by plant roots

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