nitrogen oxide
noun
: any of several oxides of nitrogen most of which are produced in combustion and are considered to be atmospheric pollutants: such as
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Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, methane, and nitrous oxide emissions could also be reduced.
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
Looking at participants’ locations, the researchers measured the amount of nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, fine particulate matter (measuring 2.5 micrometers or smaller), and particulate matter (measuring 10 micrometers or smaller) each person was exposed to.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Previous studies have shown that applying excess fertilizer can produce five times as much smog-forming nitrogen oxides.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
In spring 2020, UCLA scientists published findings that nitrogen oxides emitted by gas stoves inside the home can cause respiratory symptoms such as asthma, particularly in children, with effects felt in smaller households that lack proper ventilation.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
Looking at participants’ locations, the researchers measured the amount of nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, fine particulate matter (measuring 2.5 micrometers or smaller), and particulate matter (measuring 10 micrometers or smaller) each person was exposed to.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Previous studies have shown that applying excess fertilizer can produce five times as much smog-forming nitrogen oxides.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
In spring 2020, UCLA scientists published findings that nitrogen oxides emitted by gas stoves inside the home can cause respiratory symptoms such as asthma, particularly in children, with effects felt in smaller households that lack proper ventilation.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Nitrogen oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrogen%20oxide. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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