Saltpetrous
Pronunciation : Salt`pe"trous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. salp?treux.]
Definition : Defn: Pertaining to saltpeter, or partaking of its qualities; impregnated with saltpeter. [Obs.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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