niter

Meanings

• noun

  A substance obtained from the distillation of certain oils, used as a mordant in dyeing.

  - "The niter was added to the dye bath to help the color adhere to the fabric."
  - "The ancient Romans used niter in their textiles to make the dyes more vibrant."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with niter
iter , bitter , quitter

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Variants

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niter , niters

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'nitrum' meaning saltpeter.

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Trivia

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1. Niter was also known as 'salt of tartar' in the Middle Ages.

2. The production of niter was a major industry during the Roman Empire.

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Related Concepts

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1. mordant: A substance that helps dyes adhere to fabric.

2. dyeing: The process of changing the color of fabric or textiles.

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Culture

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Niter has been used historically as a mordant in dyeing and as a component in the production of gunpowder.

How to Memorize "niter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a vat of water with niter being added to it, and the fabric being dyed in the solution.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'niter' with the process of dyeing and the vibrant colors that result.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'niter' is a substance used in dyeing to help the colors stick.

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