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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary

U.S. Department of Agriculture

liquid nitrogen

Definition: Liquid nitrogen is a non-toxic, colorless, tasteless, odorless fluid with a boiling point of -196° C. On exposure to the air, it evaporates into the atmosphere quite rapidly. It is used mainly as a cryogen (refrigerant). It can cause severe burns on touch and must be handled safely.
Definition Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff
Spanish: nitrógeno líquido

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