Nitrógeno (en. Nitrogen)

/nitraxoˈxeno/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is part of the air and essential for life.

Nitrogen represents approximately 78% of the air we breathe.

El nitrógeno representa aproximadamente el 78% del aire que respiramos.

Chemical element fundamental to the formation of proteins and nucleic acids.

Plants absorb nitrogen from the soil to produce amino acids.

Las plantas absorben nitrógeno del suelo para producir aminoácidos.

Gas used in cryogenics to maintain extremely low temperatures.

Liquid nitrogen is used to preserve biological samples.

Se utiliza nitrógeno líquido para conservar muestras biológicas.

From the Greek 'nitron' which refers to sodium carbonate and the suffix 'geno' which means 'producer'.

atmospheric nitrogen

The nitrogen present in the atmosphere.

nitrógeno atmosférico

nitrogen in the soil

The nitrogen found in the soil and absorbed by plants.

nitrógeno en el suelo

nitrogen cycle

Natural process in which nitrogen is converted into forms usable by living beings.

ciclo del nitrógeno

amino acids

Organic compounds that combine nitrogen with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

aminoácidos

proteins

Molecules formed by chains of amino acids that contain nitrogen.

proteínas

fertilizers

Substances added to the soil to provide nitrogen and other nutrients to plants.

fertilizantes

Nitrogen as an injection to increase the power of an engine.

I installed a nitrogen injection system to improve my car's performance.

Instalé un sistema de inyección de nitrógeno para mejorar el rendimiento de mi coche.

Reference to a feeling of lightness or euphoria, sometimes from inhaling nitrogen while joking.

I was so excited that I felt like I was breathing pure nitrogen.

Estaba tan emocionado que me sentí como si estuviera respirando nitrógeno puro.