: relating to, being, or containing nitrogen
nitrogenous fertilizer
Phospholipids are compounds of neutral fat, a phosphoric acid, and a nitrogenous base. Sue Rodwell Williams

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In summer, slow-release nitrogenous fertilizer can be applied once during the stem and leaf growth period to make leaves greener. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024 The researchers took MOFs and modified them with nitrogenous compounds known as diamines. IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2015

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nitrogenous was in 1796

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“Nitrogenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrogenous. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

nitrogenous

adjective
: of, relating to, or containing nitrogen in combined form (as in nitrates or proteins)
nitrogenous wastes in urine

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