Nitrogen

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnaɪtɹədÊ’É™n/
• Hyphenation: ni + tro + gen

Origin

From French nitrogène (coined by Lavoisier), corresponding to nitro- + -gen.

Noun

1. (uncountable) A chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067.
2. (uncountable) Molecular nitrogen (N

1. (countable) A specific nitrogen within a chemical formula, or a specific isotope of nitrogenThe two nitrogens are located next to one another on the ring.

Synonyms

• azote (obsolete)
• E941 when used as a packaging gas or propellant

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Anagrams

• integron, ring tone, ringtone