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Nitrate (NO3)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Nitrate is a compound made up of nitrogen and oxygen. It is an essential nutrient for plants and is often found in fertilizers.

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