English word nitrian comes from English -ian, English nitrogen
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ian | English (eng) | (as a noun) Having a certain profession.. (as a noun) One from, belonging to, relating to, or like.. (as an adjective) From, related to, or like. |
| nitrogen | English (eng) | (countable) A specific nitrogen within a chemical formula, or a specific isotope of nitrogen. (uncountable) Molecular nitrogen (N2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature.. (uncountable) A chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. |
| nitrian | English (eng) | (mineralogy) Describing minerals containing nitrogen (especially when this replaces another element). |