n. [ L. nitrum natron + -gen: cf. F. nitrogène. See Niter. ] (Chem.) A colorless nonmetallic element of atomic number 7, tasteless and odorless, comprising four fifths of the atmosphere by volume in the form of molecular nitrogen (
v. t.
a. (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, nitrogen;
Nitrogenous foods.