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Meaning of nitrogen

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nitrogen

Pronunciation:/ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/

noun

Definitions

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

  2. Molecular nitrogen (N2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature.

  3. A specific nitrogen within a chemical formula, or a specific isotope of nitrogen

    Example: The two nitrogens are located next to one another on the ring.