👉 Dinitrate is a chemical compound that is formed when nitrogen (N) atoms are reduced in the presence of an acid, typically HNO3. This reaction results in the formation of ammonia (NH3), which is commonly used as a fertilizer and also acts as a disinfectant. The term "dinitrate" refers to the specific kind of dinitrate that is formed when nitrogen atoms are reduced in an aqueous solution. It is often referred to as ammonium nitrate,