nox

plural noctes · plural proscribed noxes · plural proscribed noces

1. The period of darkness in each twenty-four hours; a night.

1. raremillilux (unit of illuminance)

1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of NOx (nitrogen oxides)
2. abbreviationuncountableAbbreviation of nitrous oxide (“N₂O”).

   Near-synonym: nos

   Synonyms: nos, nos

1. Romanhuman sciencesThe Roman goddess of night.

1. chemistryAny of the various nitrogen oxides produced during combustion.

   "The NOx and particulate reductions provide clean air in the cities and communities we serve. [...]"

   2020 December 16, Daniel Puddicombe, “Treated DMUs become greener and cleaner”, in Rail, page 46

1. alternativeuncountableautomotive performanceAlternative form of nox (“nitrous oxide”).