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“nitrogen” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/niˈtɾoxeno/

Example

La planta necesita nitrógeno para crecer.

The plant needs nitrogen to grow.

Illustration for nitrógeno (nitrogen)

How to say “nitrogen” in Spanish

“Nitrogen” in Spanish is nitrógeno.

Colorless, odorless diatomic gas that makes up most of the air and is essential for plant growth.

Full entry for nitrógeno: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with nitrógeno

El aire contiene nitrógeno y oxígeno.

The air contains nitrogen and oxygen.

Tips for using nitrógeno

  • The noun is masculine (el nitrógeno) and the written accent on the ó marks the stress, and the word commonly appears in discussions of the atmosphere, fertilizers, and the nitrogen cycle.

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