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硝石
xiāo​shí

niter

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 硝 xiāo noun
    saltpeter
    General name for mineral salts such as niter or saltpeter; often used to make gunpowder, fertilizer, or medicine
  2. 石 shí noun
    stone
    rock; stone; (bound form) made of stone; rock-like