nitrogen | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) 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 | |
Synonyms: | atomic_number_7 N | |
Related terms: | gas chemical_element liquid_nitrogen azote air nitrify | |
Similar spelling: |
nitrogenous nitrogenize nitrogenise nitrogenase Nitrospan nitrous Nidaros |