nitrogen dioxide
nitrogen dioxide
nounDefinition of NITROGEN DIOXIDE
: a toxic reddish brown gas NO2 that is a strong oxidizing agent, is produced by combustion (as of fossil fuels), and is an atmospheric pollutant (as in smog)
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