nitrogen oxide
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: 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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Other compounds, including nitrogen oxides, can also harm plants and reduce photosynthesis.
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Delphine Farmer, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
The Mohave Energy Park is also expected to produce much less sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide — compared with energy generation from coal or diesel.
—Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2024
Colorado oil and gas operators expect to meet or exceed the state requirement of cutting nitrogen oxide emissions 30% by 2025.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Last but not least, a government decision that will cut air pollution: Southern California regulators are requiring rail yard owners, including BNSF and Union Pacific, to sharply reduce lung-irritating nitrogen oxides.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
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Delphine Farmer, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
The Mohave Energy Park is also expected to produce much less sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide — compared with energy generation from coal or diesel.
—Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2024
Colorado oil and gas operators expect to meet or exceed the state requirement of cutting nitrogen oxide emissions 30% by 2025.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Last but not least, a government decision that will cut air pollution: Southern California regulators are requiring rail yard owners, including BNSF and Union Pacific, to sharply reduce lung-irritating nitrogen oxides.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Nitrogen oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrogen%20oxide. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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