n. any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid)
v. treat with nitric acid, so as to change an organic compound into a nitrate
n. 硝酸盐
[化] 硝酸盐(或酯)
1. Nitrate is commonly found in fertilizers used for growing crops.
硝酸盐通常存在于用于种植农作物的肥料中。
2. High levels of nitrate in drinking water can be harmful to health.
饮用水中的高硝酸盐水平对健康可能有害。
3. Scientists are studying the effects of nitrate pollution on aquatic life.
科学家正在研究硝酸盐污染对水生生物的影响。