nitrogen
/ˈnaɪtrədʒən/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #5069 in the learning path
氮；氮气
Definitions
n. A chemical element forming most of the gas in Earth's air.
氮；氮气
Example
These beans help add nitrogen to our garden soil.
这些豆类植物有助于增加我们花园土壤中的氮。
Excess nitrogen from agricultural fertilisers can enter rivers, encouraging rapid algae growth and damaging aquatic ecosystems.
农业肥料中过量的氮可能进入河流，促使藻类迅速生长，破坏水生生态系统。
Collocations
- liquid nitrogen
- nitrogen gas
- nitrogen cycle
- nitrogen fixation
Word family
- nitrogenous (adj.)
Usage tip
nitrogen是不可数名词，化学符号为N。
FAQ
- What does nitrogen mean?
- A chemical element forming most of the gas in Earth's air.
- How is nitrogen pronounced?
- UK /ˈnaɪtrədʒən/, US /ˈnaɪtrədʒən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
