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Also known as NOx, nitrogen oxides

any chemical compound consisting of nitrogen and oxygen only

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Nitrogen oxides are chemical compounds made up of just nitrogen and oxygen atoms combined together. They matter because they're commonly produced by burning fuels and can affect air quality and the environment.

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Nitrogen oxide may refer to a binary compound of oxygen and nitrogen, or a mixture of such compounds:

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