Definition

A device or container used to apply nitrate fertilizer to soil or to carry out a chemical reaction involving nitration.

Example

The farmer used a nitrator to ensure the crops received the necessary nutrients.

Conversation

I saw this interesting nitrator at the garden store yesterday.

Oh really? What does it do?

It's a device that spreads nitrate fertilizer for plants.

That sounds helpful for keeping the garden healthy!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nitrator → It is formed from "nitro-" (from Latin "nitrum", meaning saltpeter or nitrate) and "-ator" (a suffix used to indicate an agent or doer). The word "nitrator" refers to an agent that produces or contains nitrates.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nitro-' as relating to nitrate, and '-ator' as someone or something that does an action. A nitrator is something that produces nitrates.

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