No. 1,148 in Dutch
stikstof
"Stikstof" means "nitrogen" in English.
In a sentence
Stikstof wordt vaak gebruikt in de chemische industrie.
Nitrogen is often used in the chemical industry.
In this sentence, 'stikstof' is used to refer to the chemical element nitrogen, highlighting its applications in industry.
Boeren maken zich zorgen over de uitstoot van stikstof in de landbouw.
Farmers are concerned about the emission of nitrogen in agriculture.
Here, 'stikstof' refers to nitrogen as a compound involved in environmental concerns, specifically in agricultural practices.
Bij koud weer verstijven de stikstofmoleculen sneller.
In cold weather, nitrogen molecules solidify more quickly.
In this case, 'stikstof' is used in a scientific context to describe the behavior of its molecules under temperature changes.
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