Nitrous oxide

Similar term(s): dinitrogen oxide , dinitrogen monoxide.

Nitrous oxide is a colourless non-flammable gas with the chemical formula N₂O.

This gas is naturally emitted by bacteria. The livestock sector and industry are the main anthropogenic sources of nitrous oxide emissions.

When released into the atmosphere it acts as a powerful greenhouse gas.

Source: GreenFacts

Greenhouse gas

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Español: Óxido nitroso
Français: Oxyde nitreux
Nederlands: Stikstofoxide

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