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nitrogen dioxide [′nī·trə·jən dī′äk‚sīd] (inorganic chemistry) NO2A reddish-brown gas; it exists in varying degrees of concentration in equilibrium with other nitrogen oxides; used to produce nitric acid. Also known as dinitrogen tetroxide; liquid dioxide; nitrogen peroxide; nitrogen tetroxide. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The state Air Resources Board has scheduled a hearing this week to solicit input for a new tougher standard for nitrogen dioxide emissions. Now a team of California researchers has examined how exposure to specific air pollutants--ozone, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter smaller than 10 micrograms in diameter ([PM. When nitric oxide then is exposed to air, it forms nitrogen dioxide which can injure or kill humans or animals. |
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