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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The engines released excess carcinogenic exhaust containing nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, according to the agencies.
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Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Burning dirty gas inside our homes and buildings releases nitrogen oxides (NOx), a family of poisonous, highly reactive gases.
—Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
The second waiver is for regulations that control the amount of nitrogen oxides (NOx) that can be emitted by heavy-duty vehicles as well as off-road vehicles.
—Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2024
The researchers focused on four specific types of particles that make up air pollution: fine particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and ozone (O3).
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Burning dirty gas inside our homes and buildings releases nitrogen oxides (NOx), a family of poisonous, highly reactive gases.
—Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
The second waiver is for regulations that control the amount of nitrogen oxides (NOx) that can be emitted by heavy-duty vehicles as well as off-road vehicles.
—Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2024
The researchers focused on four specific types of particles that make up air pollution: fine particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and ozone (O3).
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Nitrogen oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrogen%20oxide. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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