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Nitrogen Oxides
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Nitrogen Oxides (Atmospheric Chemistry) 
NOx (pronounced "nox") are produced from high temperature combustion in air. They are nitrogen oxide and nitrogen dioxide (see above). [Science News; v146; 260-262; 1994] [Science; v242;555-558;1988.]
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Nitrogen Oxides (Environment)
Harmful gases (which contribute to acid rain and global warming) emitted as a byproduct of fossil fuel combustion.
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Nitrogen Oxides (Forestry)
(NOx) Compounds of nitrogen and oxygen; released during fossil fuel burning.
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