aqua fortis

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Noun aqua fortis has 1 sense

nitric acid, aqua fortis - acid used especially in the production of fertilizers and explosives and rocket fuels
--₁ is a kind of acid

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Aqua Fortis

Description:

Aqua fortis, also known as nitric acid, is a highly corrosive and strong acid. It is a yellowish liquid with a pungent and suffocating odor. Aqua fortis is commonly used in various industrial processes, such as metal etching, chemical synthesis, and manufacturing explosives.

Senses:

Noun

Sense 1: A highly corrosive and strong acid used in industrial processes.

Example sentence: The metal engraver used aqua fortis to etch intricate designs onto the copper plates.

Noun

Sense 2: Historical usage - a strong chemical mixture used in alchemy.

Example sentence: The alchemist carefully combined aqua fortis with other substances in his quest to find the philosopher's stone.