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liquid nitrogen

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Noun1.liquid nitrogen - nitrogen in a liquid state
atomic number 7, N, nitrogen - a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
cryogen - a liquid that boils at below -160 C and is used as a refrigerant


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