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
a
b
c
Examples of nitrogen oxide in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
There, at least a quarter of all nitrogen oxides — the precursors to smog — are released by the area’s irrigated green spaces, according to research from UC Davis.
—
Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Ground-level ozone pollution forms on hot days when volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides react in the sunlight.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Tampering with or removing emissions controls can drastically increase the release of nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide and nonmethane hydrocarbons found in vehicle exhaust, causing potentially serious health risks.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 26 Feb. 2024
Other compounds, including nitrogen oxides, can also harm plants and reduce photosynthesis.
—Delphine Farmer, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nitrogen oxide 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Ground-level ozone pollution forms on hot days when volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides react in the sunlight.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Tampering with or removing emissions controls can drastically increase the release of nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide and nonmethane hydrocarbons found in vehicle exhaust, causing potentially serious health risks.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 26 Feb. 2024
Other compounds, including nitrogen oxides, can also harm plants and reduce photosynthesis.
—Delphine Farmer, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nitrogen oxide
Dictionary Entries Near nitrogen oxide
Cite this Entry
“Nitrogen oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrogen%20oxide. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share