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nitrogen dioxide
noun
Definition of NITROGEN DIOXIDE
: a toxic reddish brown gas NO2 that is a strong oxidizing agent, is produced by combustion (as of fossil fuels), and is an atmospheric pollutant (as in smog)
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First Known Use of NITROGEN DIOXIDE
1869
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nitrogen dioxide
noun
Medical Definition of NITROGEN DIOXIDE
: a poisonous strongly oxidizing reddish brown gas NO2
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