ClimateSeptember 1, 2026
nitrogenous
ny-TRAJ-uh-nus
Definition
Containing or relating to nitrogen; specifically, in the context of the article, referring to fertilizers that supply essential nitrogen nutrients to crops.
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'nitrogène', which was coined from the Greek 'nitron' (native soda) and the suffix '-gen' (producing). It entered English in the 19th century to describe chemical substances containing the element nitrogen.
In the news
The article mentions nitrogenous fertilizers as an essential but costly agricultural input, highlighting how high prices for these supplies increase the financial strain on farmers already dealing with climate-driven crop losses.
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