NOx

See also: nox, Nox, and ΝΟΧ

Translingual

Noun

NOx

  1. 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

NOx

  1. (chemistry) Any of the various nitrogen oxides produced during combustion.
    • 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. [...]"
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Etymology 2

From N (“nitrous”) +‎ Ox (“oxygen”).

Noun

NOx (uncountable)

  1. (automotive performance) Alternative form of nox.

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