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Noun — Any of several nitrogen oxide gases produced by burning fuel, a major source of air pollution.

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NOx emissions NOx levels

Etymology

From Latin nox, "night" — the chemical sense (NOx) is unrelated and comes from combining "nitrogen" and "oxide."

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What does “nox” mean?

The word “nox” means any of several nitrogen oxide gases produced by burning fuel, a major source of air pollution. In plain terms, a pollutant gas linked to vehicle exhaust and smog.

How do you pronounce “nox”?

“Nox” is pronounced ehn-oh-EHKS (/ɛn əʊ ˈɛks/ in IPA).

How do you use “nox” in a sentence?

Here is “nox” used in a sentence: “Diesel engines are notorious for high NOx emissions.”

What part of speech is “nox”?

“Nox” is a noun.

Where does the word “nox” come from?

The word “nox” comes from Latin. From Latin nox, "night" — the chemical sense (NOx) is unrelated and comes from combining "nitrogen" and "oxide.".

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