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azote

nitrogen

noun ah-ZOT Rare
Animals & Nature Environment

Origin: from Greek a- + zōē, 'no life'

Usage Note

Azote is the French term for nitrogen (N), the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere. The name was coined because it does not support life alone. L'azote liquide (liquid nitrogen) is used in cooking and medicine. The related adjective is azoté ('nitrogenous').

Examples

"L'azote représente 78% de l'air."

Natural Translation

Nitrogen makes up 78% of the air.

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