(obsolete) Native sodium carbonate; natron.
(obsolete) Native sodium carbonate; natron.
Niter means: Native sodium carbonate; natron.. The word is mostly archaic or historical; you will only encounter it in old texts, period drama, or school history rather than current teen conversation. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
niter means: Native sodium carbonate; natron.. Register: archaic, historical. Almost never used today; you will find it only in older texts, dictionaries of dialect, or historical writing. Avoid in active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Niter means: Native sodium carbonate; natron.. The word is mostly archaic or historical; you will only encounter it in old texts, period drama, or school history rather than current teen conversation. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(US) A nightclub or nightspot.
(Canada, pejorative) A Native North American.
From Urdu/Persian 'naushadar', the traditional South Asian name for ammonium chloride (sal ammoniac). It was used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, in dyeing fabrics, and as a soldering flux. The word entered Anglo-Indian usage via the spice and chemical trades of the subcontinent.
(archaic) Nothingness.
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(US, inorganic chemistry) A mineral form of potassium nitrate (saltpetre) used in making gunpowder.
Niter means: A mineral form of potassium nitrate (saltpetre) used in making gunpowder.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
niter means: A mineral form of potassium nitrate (saltpetre) used in making gunpowder.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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