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nitrogen

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/ˈnaɪtrədʒən/ · ni-tro-gen

A chemical element (symbol N) with atomic number 7, that is a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature and makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere.

Meanings

nounformal

A chemical element (symbol N) with atomic number 7, that is a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature and makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere.

ایک کیمیائی عنصر (علامت N) جس کی ایٹمی تعداد 7 ہے، جو کمرے کے درجہ حرارت پر بے رنگ، بے مہک گیس ہے اور زمین کے ماحول کا تقریباً 78% بناتی ہے۔

ناٹروجن

nitrogen

Synonyms

gaselementatmospheric gasگیسعنصرموسمی گیس

Common Collocations

  • nitrogen gas
  • nitrogen cycle
  • nitrogen fixation

Example Sentences

Nitrogen is essential for plant growth.

ناٹروجن پودوں کی نشوونما کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Nitrogen podon ki nashonuma ke liye zaroori hai.

Most of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of nitrogen.

زمین کی زیادہ تر ہوا ناٹروجن پر مشتمل ہے۔

Zameen ki zyada tar hawa nitrogen par mushtamil hai.

Nitrogen is used in fertilizers to enhance crop yield.

ناٹروجن کھیتوں میں فصل کی پیداوار بڑھانے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

Nitrogen kheton mein fasal ki paidawar barhane ke liye istemal hota hai.

Easily Confused With

nitrile:Nitrile is a chemical compound containing a cyano group, while nitrogen is a chemical element.

Word Family

nitrogenous
adjectiveناٹروجنوس
nitrate
nounنائٹریٹ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'N' for nitrogen, just like 'Nature' needs nitrogen.

Picture a lush green field where nitrogen-rich fertilizers are applied for better plant growth.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "azote" — a substance that causes life

First known use: 18th century

The word nitrogen was coined in 1790 by French chemist Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier. It derives from the Greek words 'nitron' (soda) and 'genes' (forming), reflecting its role in forming nitric acid.