| nitrogen fixation |
the conversion of gaseous nitrogen into more complex molecules that can be used by plants and other organisms; often carried out by micro-organisms in the soil or closely associated with some plant species (eg the legumes or pea relatives)
Ãâó: www.deh.gov.au/soe/2001/land/glossary.html
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| nitrogen |
(N, #7) a colorless and odorless elemental gas that makes up about 80% of the atmosphere
Ãâó: www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/k-6/rc/dictionar...
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| nitrosamine |
Any of a class of organic compounds with the general formula R2NNO or RNHNO, present in various foods and other products and found to be carcinogenic in laboratory animals.
Ãâó: dictionary.rare-cancer.org/dictionary.php
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| nitroglycerin |
when compounded in tablets used in the treatment and prevention of angina pectoris. Used sublingually (under the tongue). A vasodilator.
Ãâó: www.uwo.ca/pathol/glossary.html
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| nitrogen |
Chemical dissolved in blood and found in air. Also found in fertilisers.
Ãâó: www.reefed.edu.au/glossary/n.html
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