nitrogen oxide
noun
: 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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An additional benefit of this design is the ability to reduce nitrogen oxide formation by optimizing the distribution of oxidizer and fuel along the flame.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The nitrogen oxides deplete ozone directly, while metals can seed polar stratospheric clouds or act as reaction surfaces that amplify ozone loss.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The sharp deterioration in air quality this week comes following celebrations for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which traditionally involves the widespread use of firecrackers which release sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides into the air, as well as harmful heavy metals.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Further modifications typically include the development of fuel nozzles that let the machine run on natural gas rather than aviation fuel, and a combustor that minimizes the emission of nitrogen oxides, a major pollutant.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The nitrogen oxides deplete ozone directly, while metals can seed polar stratospheric clouds or act as reaction surfaces that amplify ozone loss.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The sharp deterioration in air quality this week comes following celebrations for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which traditionally involves the widespread use of firecrackers which release sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides into the air, as well as harmful heavy metals.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Further modifications typically include the development of fuel nozzles that let the machine run on natural gas rather than aviation fuel, and a combustor that minimizes the emission of nitrogen oxides, a major pollutant.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Nitrogen oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrogen%20oxide. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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