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Webster 1913 Edition


Saltpetrous

Saltˊpe′trous

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
salpêtreux
.]
Pertaining to saltpeter, or partaking of its qualities; impregnated with saltpeter.
[Obs.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Saltpetrous

SALTPE'TROUS

,
Adj.
Pertaining to saltpeter, or partaking of its qualities; impregnated with saltpeter.

Definition 2024


saltpetrous

saltpetrous

English

Adjective

saltpetrous (not comparable)

  1. (obsolete) Of or pertaining to saltpetre.
    saltpetrous caves