nitrogen oxide
noun
: any of several oxides of nitrogen most of which are produced in combustion and are considered to be atmospheric pollutants: such as
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Lightning creates extreme heat that breaks apart nitrogen and oxygen molecules, producing nitrogen oxides.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The ports have already cut nitrogen oxide emissions by 72%, and diesel particulate matter by 91% since 2006.
—Timothy Jemal, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Planes emit a lot of carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides, also greenhouse gases.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
The Omnibus Regulation, meanwhile, has sought to slash nitrogen oxide emissions by 90 percent and update engine testing protocols.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 13 Aug. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The ports have already cut nitrogen oxide emissions by 72%, and diesel particulate matter by 91% since 2006.
—Timothy Jemal, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Planes emit a lot of carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides, also greenhouse gases.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
The Omnibus Regulation, meanwhile, has sought to slash nitrogen oxide emissions by 90 percent and update engine testing protocols.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Nitrogen oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrogen%20oxide. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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