a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
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nitrogen::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | atomic number 7, n |
| Type of | chemical element, element, gas |
| Has types | azote, liquid nitrogen |
| Derivation | nitrify, nitrogenize, nitrogenous |
Examples of nitrogen
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There's also going to be some mixture of nitrogen and some other products there.
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Nitrogen and atmospheric oxygen react during the fires to form nitrogen dioxide.
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Non-melanomas are usually cut off surgically or frozen off with liquid nitrogen.
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Nitrogen dissolves in water and can reach a waterway in the runoff after a rain.
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The first number is the nitrogen percentage, which provides strong green growth.
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More recent geochemical estimates hinted at a larger role for nitrogen fixation.
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Most nitrogen gets into waterways from fertilizer used to grow corn or soybeans.
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Fertilize with nitrogen three weeks after sprouting, and don't let them dry out.
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Workplace safety groups say using air or nitrogen to purge pipes would be safer.
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- A common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
- Nitrogen is a chemical element that has the symbol N, atomic number of 7 and atomic mass 14.00674 u. Elemental nitrogen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and mostly inert diatomic gas at standard conditions, constituting 78.08% by volume of Earth's atmosphere.
- (nitrogenic) of, relating to, or containing nitrogen
- A gas that causes algae to bloom and disables chlorine. It is brought into the water each time it rains. Maintaining proper chlorine levels will prevent nitrogen from becoming a problem. Superchlorination will remove nitrogen and its related compounds.
- An unreactive diatomic gas which forms about 78% of the atmosphere.
- A natural element occurring in the soil and air, which is absorbed by plants primarily to make leaves.
- An element that can combine with chlorine & produce chloramines.
- An essential nutrient required for plant growth. It is a significant component of plant proteins.
- A gaseous element known for its colorless, inert properties and its crucial role as a component of living organisms. Used by divers in varying concentration as part of the breathing gas mixture. Occurs in air at approximately 78% by volume. ...
