[ˈnʌɪtrədʒ(ə)n], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the chemical element of atomic number 7, a colourless, odourless unreactive gas that forms about 78 per cent of the earth's atmosphere. Liquid nitrogen (made by distilling liquid air) boils at 77.4 kelvins (−195.8°C) and is used as a coolant


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Origin:
late 18th century: from French nitrogène(see nitre, -gen)