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NITROGENOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or containing nitrogen
Synonyms:
nitrogen-bearing; nitrogenous
Classified under:
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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