nitrogen
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[edit] Etymology
From French nitrogène (coined by Lavoisier), corresponding to nitro- + -gen.
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈnaɪtɹədʒən/
- Audio (US)help, file
- Hyphenation: ni‧tro‧gen
[edit] Noun
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nitrogen (countable and uncountable; plural nitrogens)
- (uncountable) A chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067.
- (uncountable) Molecular nitrogen (N2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature.
- (countable) A specific nitrogen within a chemical formula, or a specific isotope of nitrogen
- The two nitrogens are located next to one another on the ring.
[edit] Synonyms
- azote (obsolete)
- E941 when used as a packaging gas or propellant
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[edit] Translations
chemical element
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[edit] External links
For etymology and more information refer to: http://elements.vanderkrogt.net/elem/be.html (A lot of the translations were taken from that site with permission from the author)
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[edit] Anagrams
- Anagrams of eginnort
- ringtone
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[edit] Noun
nitrogen m. (uncountable)
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[edit] References
- Institut d'Estudis Catalans (1995). Diccionari de la llengua catalana (4ta. edició). ISBN 84-412-2477-3.
