Nitrogenous
Pronunciation: /naɪˈtrɑːdʒənəs/
Nitrogenous (adj)
- Containing nitrogen as an important part of the substance.
- Used for substances in living things that include nitrogen, especially in proteins.
Nitrogenous (adjective)
Examples
- This fertilizer is nitrogenous and helps plants grow.
- The soil becomes nitrogenous after the compost breaks down.