nitrous oxide (Q229)
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A long-lived greenhouse gas, primarily emitted from agricultural soil management, fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes.
- N2O
- nitrous
- N₂O
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | nitrous oxide |
A long-lived greenhouse gas, primarily emitted from agricultural soil management, fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes. |
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Statements
Nitrous oxide is a greenhouse gas 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2) that remains in the atmosphere for more than 100 years.