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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Once gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) or nitrogen oxides (NOx), come into contact with the system, they are adsorbed onto the electrode surface.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The plant also emits nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, ammonia and other hazardous pollutants.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
The acronym stands for diesel exhaust fluid, a solution that breaks down nitrogen oxides and significantly reduces emissions from diesel engines.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 18 Mar. 2026
Odisea is reportedly equipped with a twin-diesel propulsion system and a compact exhaust with a patented SCR system that significantly reduces nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The plant also emits nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, ammonia and other hazardous pollutants.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
The acronym stands for diesel exhaust fluid, a solution that breaks down nitrogen oxides and significantly reduces emissions from diesel engines.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 18 Mar. 2026
Odisea is reportedly equipped with a twin-diesel propulsion system and a compact exhaust with a patented SCR system that significantly reduces nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Nitrogen oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrogen%20oxide. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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