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NOx en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /ɛn əʊ ˈɛks/

Etymology

From N (“nitrogen”) + O (“oxygen”) + x (“x substitution value”).

Meanings

1. Any of the various nitrogen oxides produced during combustion.
   • "The NOx and particulate reductions provide clean air in the cities and communities we serve. [...]" 2020 December 16, Daniel Puddicombe, “Treated DMUs become greener and cleaner”, in Rail, page 46:

Forms

Relateds

nox

Translations (3)

hu nitrózus gáz (nitrogen oxides) · ko 녹스 (nitrogen oxides) · hu nitrózus gázok (nitrogen oxides)

wikidata: Q424418

NOx en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• /ɛn əʊ ˈɛks/

Etymology

From N (“nitrous”) + Ox (“oxygen”).

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative, qualifier:automotive performance, uncountable) Alternative form of nox (“nitrous oxide”).
   alt of nox

wikidata: Q905750