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nitrogen oxide
noun
Definition of NITROGEN OXIDE
: any of several oxides of nitrogen most of which are produced in combustion and are considered to be atmospheric pollutants: as a : nitric oxide b : nitrogen dioxide c : nitrous oxide
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1869
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