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nitrous oxide

Term

Relatively inert oxide of nitrogen produced as a result of microbial action in the soil, use of fertilisers containing nitrogen, burning of timber, chemical industry, and so forth. This nitrogen compound may contribute to greenhouse and ozone-depleting effects.

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Based on: United Nations. Glossary of environment statistics.

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http://esa.un.org/unsd/envmnt/default.asp

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Based on: United Nations

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Long definition

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