† ˈseptite Chem. Obs.
[f. sept-ous + -ite.]
A salt of septous acid; a nitrite or nitrate.
| 1799 S. L. Mitchill in Med. & Phys. Jrnl. I. 47 These carbonates and septites of lime, pot-ash, and soda. |
† ˈseptite Chem. Obs.
[f. sept-ous + -ite.]
A salt of septous acid; a nitrite or nitrate.
| 1799 S. L. Mitchill in Med. & Phys. Jrnl. I. 47 These carbonates and septites of lime, pot-ash, and soda. |
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