Meaning & Definition of Nitrogen in English
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Nitrogen
/naɪtrəʤən/
noun
1. A common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas
- Constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume
- A constituent of all living tissues
synonym:
- nitrogen,
- N,
- atomic number 7
Examples of using
The atmosphere mostly consists of nitrogen and oxygen.
Hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen, sulfur and selenium are nonmetals.
The air we breathe consists of oxygen and nitrogen.