adjective
- containing nitrogen or nitrogen compounds
Usage: scientific; chemistry
Examples
- Plants need nitrogenous fertilizers to grow properly.
- The soil was rich in nitrogenous compounds.
- Nitrogenous waste products are filtered by the kidneys.
- The laboratory tested for nitrogenous substances in the water sample.
- Protein breakdown produces nitrogenous byproducts.
- The farmer applied nitrogenous amendments to improve crop yield.