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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Nitrogen oxides (NOx) The term 'Nitrogen oxides (NOx)' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' Gases consisting of one molecule of nitrogen and varying numbers of oxygen molecules. Nitrogen oxides are produced in the emissions of vehicle exhausts and from power stations. In the atmosphere, nitrogen oxides can contribute to formation of photochemical ozone (smog), can impair visibility, and have health consequences; they are thus considered pollutants'. The term 'Nitrogen oxides (NOx)' as it applies to the area of the environment can be defined as 'Gases consisting of one molecule of nitrogen and varying numbers of oxygen molecules. Nitrogen oxides are produced in the emissions of vehicle exhausts and from power stations. In the atmosphere, nitrogen oxides can contribute to formation of photochemical ozone (smog), can impair visibility, and have health consequences; they are thus considered pollutants'. The term 'Nitrogen oxides (NOx)' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' Compounds of nitrogen and oxygen produced by the burning of fossil fuels'. Previous 5 Terms: Nipple Nitrate Nitrogen nitrogen dioxide nitrogen fixation Next 5 Terms: Nitrogenous base nitrometer Nitrous oxide (N2O) niveous NLEA About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.