Nitrate ion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007542",
  "term": "Nitrate ion",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A polyatomic anion with the chemical formula NO3-, consisting of one nitrogen atom covalently bonded to three oxygen atoms, carrying a net charge of -1. It is a common component of atmospheric aerosols and precipitation, formed through the oxidation of nitrogen oxides. Nitrate ions contribute to acid deposition and can act as nutrients in aquatic ecosystems.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/nitrate-ion/"
}