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“nitrogen” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/azɔt/

Example

L'air contient principalement de l'azote.

The air contains mostly nitrogen.

Illustration for azote (nitrogen)

How to say “nitrogen” in French

“Nitrogen” in French is azote.

A vast, still reservoir in the atmosphere, making up most of the air without feeding flames or ordinary breathing.

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

Example sentences with azote

On utilise de l'azote liquide pour congeler rapidement des échantillons.

People use liquid nitrogen to quickly freeze samples.

Tips for using azote

  • French uses azote liquide for liquid nitrogen, while azoté means containing or relating to nitrogen rather than specifically meaning fertilizer.

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