noun

nitrogen

nitrogen

Nitrogen makes up most of the Earth's atmosphere.

Nitrogen makes up most of the Earth's atmosphere.

Plants need nitrogen to grow.

Plants need nitrogen to grow.

((nitrogen)) the chemical element of atomic number 7 Nitrogen is essential for life.

oxygen, hydrogen, carbon (as chemical elements)

From French 'nitrogène', from Greek 'nitron' (native soda) + '-gen' (producing). The chemical symbol is N.

Think of 'nitro' as in 'nitro boost' in racing games, related to power and energy. It's the most abundant gas in our atmosphere.

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