salpeterhaltig

containing saltpeter

Word details

German meaning
Etwas, das Salpeter enthält.
English meaning
Containing saltpeter
Synonym
nitrathaltig
German example
Der Boden war salpeterhaltig und daher gut für den Anbau von bestimmten Pflanzen.
English example
The soil was containing saltpeter and therefore good for growing certain plants.

Example sentences with “salpeterhaltig”

  1. Die Erde ist salpeterhaltig. (The soil contains saltpeter.)

Frequently asked questions

What is 'Salpeter'?

It is potassium nitrate, often found in old masonry or soil.