This is the 1148th most frequent Dutch word.
stikstof
"Stikstof" means "nitrogen" in English.
In this sentence, 'stikstof' is used to refer to the chemical element nitrogen, highlighting its applications in industry.
Stikstof wordt vaak gebruikt in de chemische industrie.
Nitrogen is often used in the chemical industry.
Here, 'stikstof' refers to nitrogen as a compound involved in environmental concerns, specifically in agricultural practices.
Boeren maken zich zorgen over de uitstoot van stikstof in de landbouw.
Farmers are concerned about the emission of nitrogen in agriculture.
In this case, 'stikstof' is used in a scientific context to describe the behavior of its molecules under temperature changes.