NITROGENOUS

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or containing nitrogen

Synonyms:

nitrogen-bearing; nitrogenous

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

nitrogen (a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues)

Derivation:

nitrogen (a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues)

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