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nitrogen

/ˈnaΙͺ.tΙΉΙ™.dΚ’Ι™n/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a gas with no color or smell that makes up most of the air we breathe.

When to Use

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Intermediate β€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

β€œPlants need nitrogen to grow well.”

β€œThe air is mostly nitrogen, not oxygen.”

β–ΆFull Definition

The chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

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nitratenitrousnitrogenous