NOx

See also: nox, Nox, and ΝΟΧ

Translingual

Noun

NO_x

2. Any of the various nitrogen oxides produced during combustion.

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛn əʊ ˈɛks/, or /nɔks/

Etymology 1

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

Noun

NO_x

2. (chemistry) Any of the various nitrogen oxides produced during combustion.

   Alternative form: nox

   Hyponym: nox

   • 2020 December 16, Daniel Puddicombe, “Treated DMUs become greener and cleaner”, in Rail, page 46:

     "The NOx and particulate reductions provide clean air in the cities and communities we serve. [...]"

Translations

nitrogen oxides

• Hungarian: nitrózus gázok pl, nitrózus gáz sg
• Korean: 녹스 (nokseu)

Etymology 2

From N (“nitrous”) +‎ Ox (“oxygen”).

Noun

NOx (uncountable)

2. (automotive performance) Alternative form of nox (“nitrous oxide”).

Further reading

• NOx on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

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