Ammonium nitrate

Pronunciation: /əˈmoʊniəm ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/

Ammonium nitrate (noun)

  1. A white solid made of nitrogen and ammonium, used to supply nitrogen for plant growth.
  2. A nitrogen compound that can strongly support burning, used in some industrial processes.

Examples

  • Ammonium nitrate helps plants grow when used correctly.
  • Farmers apply ammonium nitrate to improve soil nutrients.