nitric acid

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === nitric acid (uncountable) (inorganic chemistry) A transparent, colorless to pale yellow, fuming corrosive liquid, HNO3; a highly reactive oxidizing agent used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and rocket fuels and in a wide variety of industrial processes. Synonyms: aqua fortis, strong water ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === nitric acid on Wikipedia.Wikipedia