Nitrogen Oxides
A product of combustion of fossil fuels whose production increases with the temperature of the process. It can become an air pollutant if concentrations are excessive. (DOE6) | ||||
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Nitrogen Oxides Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EIA Energy Glossary |
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Compounds of nitrogen and oxygen produced by the burning of fossil fuels.
Compounds of nitrogen and oxygen produced by the burning of fossil fuels.
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Nitrogen oxides
In the combustion process, nitrogen from the air combines with oxygen to form nitrogen oxides.
In the combustion process, nitrogen from the air combines with oxygen to form nitrogen oxides.
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Nitrogen Oxides
Consists of two gases nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). These gases are produced by bacterial action in the soil and by the high temperature combustion. Both gases are components in the production of photochemical smog.
Consists of two gases nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). These gases are produced by bacterial action in the soil and by the high temperature combustion. Both gases are components in the production of photochemical smog.
Nitrogen Oxides Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EPA Glossary of Climate Change Terms |
Nitrogen Oxides ( NOx)
Gases consisting of one molecule of nitrogen and varying numbers of oxygen molecules. Nitrogen oxides are produced, for example, by the combustion of fossil fuels in vehicles and electric power plants. In the atmosphere, nitrogen oxides can contribute to formation of photochemical ozone (smog), impair visibility, and have health consequences; they are considered pollutants.
Gases consisting of one molecule of nitrogen and varying numbers of oxygen molecules. Nitrogen oxides are produced, for example, by the combustion of fossil fuels in vehicles and electric power plants. In the atmosphere, nitrogen oxides can contribute to formation of photochemical ozone (smog), impair visibility, and have health consequences; they are considered pollutants.
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
Nitrogen Oxides (Oxides of Nitrogen, NOx)
A general term pertaining to compounds of nitric oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and other oxides of nitrogen. Nitrogen oxides are typically created during combustion processes, and are major contributors to smog formation and acid deposition. NO2 is a criteria air pollutant, and may result in numerous adverse health effects.
A general term pertaining to compounds of nitric oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and other oxides of nitrogen. Nitrogen oxides are typically created during combustion processes, and are major contributors to smog formation and acid deposition. NO2 is a criteria air pollutant, and may result in numerous adverse health effects.
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
a criteria air pollutant. Nitrogen oxides are produced from burning fuels, including gasoline and coal. Nitrogen oxides are smogformers, which react with volatile organic compounds to form smog. Nitrogen oxides are also major components of acid rain.
Nitrogen Oxides Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Nitrogen oxide
The term nitrogen oxide is used to refer to any of these oxygen compounds of nitrogen, or to a mixture of them:
- Nitric oxide (NO), nitrogen(II) oxide
- Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), nitrogen(IV) oxide
- Nitrous oxide (N2O)
- Dinitrogen trioxide (N2O3), nitrogen(II, IV) oxide
- Dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4), nitrogen(IV) oxide
- Dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5), nitrogen(V) oxide
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