nitrogen oxide

• Composto químico formado por nitrogênio e oxigênio, geralmente referindo-se ao óxido nítrico (NO) ou ao dióxido de nitrogênio (NO₂), que são poluentes atmosféricos comuns produzidos em motores de combustão interna e processos industriais.

A chemical compound composed of nitrogen and oxygen, typically referring to nitric oxide (NO) or nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), which are common air pollutants produced by combustion engines and industrial processes.

1. Chemical compoundC1formal

   Any of several oxides of nitrogen, such as nitric oxide (NO) or nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), often produced by combustion and harmful to the environment.

   Composto químico

   • Nitrogen oxide emissions from cars contribute to air pollution.
   • The factory was fined for releasing too much nitrogen oxide into the atmosphere.
   • Scientists measure nitrogen oxide levels to study smog formation.