NOx
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Translingual
Noun
NOx
- Any of the various nitrogen oxides produced during combustion.
English
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From N (“nitrogen”) + O (“oxygen”) + x (“x substitution value”).
Noun
NOx
- (chemistry) Any of the various nitrogen oxides produced during combustion.
- 2020 December 16, Daniel Puddicombe, “Treated DMUs become greener and cleaner”, in Rail, page 46:
- "The NOx and particulate reductions provide clean air in the cities and communities we serve. [...]"
Translations
nitrogen oxides
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Etymology 2
From N (“nitrous”) + Ox (“oxygen”).
Noun
NOx (uncountable)
- (automotive performance) Alternative form of nox
