nitrogen

noun/ˈnaɪtrədʒən/

Frequency rank: #5,628 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a colorless, odorless gas that makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere and is essential for living things.

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Example sentence

Plants need nitrogen from the soil to grow strong and healthy.

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