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nitrogen

/ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/
Meanings

  • A colorless, odorless, inert gas that makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.

    - "Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere."
    - "The composition of the Earth's atmosphere is approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/



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Synonyms

E941 , packaging gas , propellant , azote
Rhymes
Words rhyming with nitrogen
nitric , static , anatic , pathetic
Homophones
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  1. Nitrogen (en) : A colorless, odorless, inert gas that makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.

Variants
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nitrogen , nitrogens , nitrogen balance , nitrogen balances , nitrogen cycle , nitrogen cycles , nitrogen dioxide , nitrogen dioxides , nitrogen fixation , nitrogen fixations , nitrogen-fixer , nitrogen-fixers , nitrogen-fixing , nitrogen mustard , nitrogen mustards , nitrogen narcoses , nitrogen narcosis , rapture of the deep , nitrogen oxide , nitrogen oxides
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'nitrum' meaning 'saltpeter'. Nitrogen is the primary component of saltpeter.

Trivia
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  1. Nitrogen is the third most abundant element in the universe, behind hydrogen and helium.

  2. The name 'nitrogen' comes from the Latin word 'nitrum', which means 'saltpeter'.

  3. Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plants, animals, and humans. It is a key component of proteins and nucleic acids, and plays a crucial role in various metabolic processes in living organisms.

How to Memorize "nitrogen"

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    - To remember that Nitrogen is the primary component of saltpeter, imagine the words 'Nitrogen Saltpeter' forming a mental image that can be easily recalled when needed.

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