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Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

"relatively inert oxide of nitrogen produced as a result of microbial action in the soil, use of fertilizers containing nitrogen, burning of timber, and so forth. This nitrogen compound may contribute to greenhouse and ozone-depleting effects."

Source: United Nations, Glossary of Environment Statistics

   
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