nitrogen dioxide
noun
: 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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Once fully implemented, they were expected to prevent the release of 6 tons of smog-forming nitrogen dioxides each day — roughly the amount released by two natural gas power plants.
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
It is based on ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
—Steve Karnowski, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
It is based on ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The law focused on lowering levels of several pollutants known to harm human health: particulate matter (also known as particle pollution), ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
It is based on ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
—Steve Karnowski, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
It is based on ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The law focused on lowering levels of several pollutants known to harm human health: particulate matter (also known as particle pollution), ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Nitrogen dioxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrogen%20dioxide. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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