Nitrate refers to a compound that contains nitrogen and oxygen. It is commonly found in fertilizers and can be harmful to the environment when used in excess. Full definition
The high levels of nitrates in beets have the ability to increase blood flow, while boron, a trace mineral found in beets, directly stimulates the production of sex hormones in the human body. (fitnessandpower.com)
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) warns parents not to feed these vegetables to babies under 3 months old because the concentration of nitrates in them could be toxic for young babies. (babycenter.com)
To demonstrate one potential use of the nanoparticles, the research team used them as advanced catalysts for ammonia oxidation, which is a key step in the production of nitric acid (a liquid acid that is used in the production of ammonium nitrate for fertilizers, making plastics, and in the manufacturing of dyes). (sciencedaily.com)