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Definition of nitrogenized in English:

nitrogenized

adjective

(also nitrogenised)

  • Combined with or treated with nitrogen; containing nitrogen; (Metallurgy) that has undergone nitridation.

Pronunciation

nitrogenized

/nʌɪˈtrɒdʒɪnʌɪzd/ /ˈnʌɪtrədʒɪnʌɪzd/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Gregory (1803–1858), chemist and psychic investigator. From nitrogen + -ized.