How Do You Spell TERNITRATE?
Pronunciation: [tˈɜːna͡ɪtɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word "ternitrate" is actually "ternitrate" (təɹˈnaɪtɹeɪt), not "trinitrate" as it is commonly misspelled. The word refers to a compound that contains three nitrate groups. The "ter" prefix in the word indicates the presence of three groups, while the "nitrate" portion refers to the chemical molecule that contains one nitrogen atom and three oxygen atoms. Knowing the correct spelling of this word is important in chemistry and medical fields where it is commonly used to refer to explosive or medicinal compounds.
