nox
What is another word for nox? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Any of several nitrogen oxide gases produced by burning fuel, a major source of air pollution.
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How to use nox
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
NOx emissions
NOx levels
Etymology
From Latin nox, "night" — the chemical sense (NOx) is unrelated and comes from combining "nitrogen" and "oxide."
Full origin of nox →Frequently asked questions
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.".
