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Saltpetrous

Saltpetrous \Salt`pe"trous\, a. [Cf. F. salp[^e]treux.] Pertaining to saltpeter, or partaking of its qualities; impregnated with saltpeter. [Obs.]

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saltpetrous

a. (context obsolete English) Of or pertaining to saltpetre.