nitrogen dioxide
noun
: a toxic reddish brown gas NO2 that is a strong oxidizing agent, is produced by combustion (as of fossil fuels), and is an atmospheric pollutant (as in smog)
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The flame also creates nitrogen dioxide, a precursor to smog and a pollutant that can cause difficulty breathing.
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
For the study, researchers measured nitrogen dioxide levels in more than 100 homes before a gas stove was used, during use, and after the stove was turned off.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 15 May 2024
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
For the study, researchers measured nitrogen dioxide levels in more than 100 homes before a gas stove was used, during use, and after the stove was turned off.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 15 May 2024
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“Nitrogen dioxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrogen%20dioxide. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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