nitrogen (**나이**트러전) — a colorless, odorless gas that makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere and is essential for life
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a colorless, odorless gas that makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere and is essential for life
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnaɪtrədʒən/
Korean meaning: 질소 (대기의 78%를 차지하는 무색무취의 기체)
Korean pronunciation: **나이**트러전
Example Sentences
- The farmer's crops turned yellow due to nitrogen deficiency, so he decided to call a plant doctor.
- Liquid nitrogen is so cold that it can freeze a banana solid enough to hammer nails.
- Scientists use nitrogen to preserve biological samples in laboratories.
nitrogen
NOUN//ˈnaɪtrədʒən//
a colorless, odorless gas that makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere and is essential for life
A scientist demonstrates nitrogen comprising most of atmospheric air
Nitrogen dances with hydrogen and oxygen!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 nitron(소다)와 genes(생성하다)가 합쳐진 말로, 초석(질산나트륨)을 만드는 원소라는 뜻에서 유래
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The farmer's crops turned yellow due to nitrogen deficiency, so he decided to call a plant doctor.”
“Liquid nitrogen is so cold that it can freeze a banana solid enough to hammer nails.”
“Scientists use nitrogen to preserve biological samples in laboratories.”
“The nitrogen cycle is essential for maintaining soil fertility in ecosystems.”
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