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nitrogen oxide


nitrogen oxide

noun

Definition of NITROGEN OXIDE

: any of several oxides of nitrogen most of which are produced in combustion and are considered to be atmospheric pollutants: as a : nitric oxide b : nitrogen dioxide c : nitrous oxide

First Known Use of NITROGEN OXIDE

1869

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