Nitrogen
WordNet
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
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From nitrogène (coined by Lavoisier), corresponding to nitro- + -gen.
Noun
- A chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067.
- Molecular nitrogen (N2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature.
- 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.
Synonyms
- azote
- E941 when used as a packaging gas or propellant
Related terms
See also
- aqua fortis
- aqua regia
- laughing gas
- saltpeter, saltpetre
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