liquid nitrogen

/ˌlɪkwɪd ˌnaɪtrədʒən/
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Definitions of liquid nitrogen
  1. noun
    nitrogen in a liquid state
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    N, atomic number 7, nitrogen
    a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
    cryogen
    a liquid that boils at below -160 C and is used as a refrigerant
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