nitrogen

//ˈnaɪ.trə.dʒən//
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Noun

1

A colorless, odorless gaseous chemical element (symbol N, atomic number 7) that constitutes about 78% of Earth's atmosphere and is essential for all living organisms.

Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the air we breathe.

2

Liquid nitrogen, used as a coolant or in cryogenic applications.

The laboratory stores samples in nitrogen to keep them frozen.

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