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Nitrogen Oxide
Nitrogen oxide (pronounced as /ˈnaɪtrədʒən ˈɒksaɪd/), also known as NOx, refers to a group of chemically reactive gases that contain nitrogen and oxygen in varying amounts.
Etymology
The term "Nitrogen oxide" is derived from the elements that make up the compound. "Nitrogen" comes from the Greek words 'nitron' and 'genes', meaning 'native soda forming', while "oxide" is derived from the Greek word 'oxys', meaning 'sharp' or 'acid'.
Related Terms
- Nitric Oxide: A type of nitrogen oxide with the chemical formula NO. It is a free radical and is an important molecule in many physiological processes.
- Nitrogen Dioxide: Another type of nitrogen oxide with the chemical formula NO2. It is a reddish-brown gas with a characteristic sharp, biting odor and is a prominent air pollutant.
- Nitrous Oxide: Commonly known as laughing gas, it is a chemical compound with the formula N2O. It is an oxide of nitrogen with significant implications in healthcare for its use as an anaesthetic and analgesic.
- Oxides: A general term for any compound that contains one or more oxygen atoms bonded to another element.
- Nitrogen: A chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7. It is a common element in the universe, estimated at about seventh in total abundance in the Milky Way and the Solar System.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nitrogen oxide
- Wikipedia's article - Nitrogen oxide
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