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nitrogen-bearing

nitrogen-bearing

6.4
A substance that contains nitrogen
  • adjective
  • /ˈnaɪtrədʒənˌbɛrɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : que contiene nitrógeno
  • Scientists are studying nitrogen-bearing gases in the atmosphere to understand environmental changes.

Examples

  • Ammonia is a common nitrogen-bearing compound used in fertilizers.

  • The researchers discovered a variety of nitrogen-bearing minerals that are essential for plant growth.

  • The soil is rich in nitrogen-bearing minerals that promote healthy plant growth.

  • The nitrogen-bearing compounds in the soil help plants grow.

  • Many fertilizers are nitrogen-bearing to enhance crop yield.

  • Certain nitrogen-bearing compounds, like ammonia, are crucial for the production of fertilizers.

  • Many scientists study nitrogen-bearing substances to understand their role in Earth's atmosphere.

Synonyms

nitric
vsnitrogen-bearing
  • Specialized
5 8.0

Relating to chemicals that contain nitrogen, often as a strong acid

is broader covering any substance that contains or relates to nitrogen
nitrogenous
vsnitrogen-bearing
  • Specialized
1 6.8

Containing or made from nitrogen

is about containing or relating to nitrogen in general

Surface Forms

nitrogen-bearing positive

Morphology

nitrogen-bearing = nitrogen + bearing (transparent) = nitrogen + bear + ing

The compound is built in a regular way and clearly means 'bearing nitrogen', i.e. containing nitrogen.

Etymology

The word nitrogen-bearing starts with nitrogen, which comes from Greek nitron, a natural salt, and the ending -gen meaning 'producer', just like in hydrogen and oxygen, and bearing means 'carrying'. So a nitrogen-bearing substance is one that 'carries' or contains nitrogen.