How to Pronounce Nitrox

To pronounce "nitrox", say NITR-ox — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnaɪtɹɒks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈnaɪtɹɒks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nitrox”

"nitrox" has 2 syllables: nitr-ox.

What does nitrox mean?

noun

  1. An industrial process for case hardening (imparting greater surface hardness to) metal objects, involving nitrocarburizing (the diffusion of carbon and nitrogen into the metal) followed by oxidation.
  2. (underwater diving) A mixture of nitrogen and oxygen, the nitrogen content being lower than what is normally present in air, which is used in place of air as a breathing gas.

Related words

nitridingnitrocarburizationnitridizationnitridationnitridernitrogenationdenitrogenationnitrolysis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nitrox"?▾

"Nitrox" has 2 syllables: nitr · ox.

What is the IPA transcription of "nitrox"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nitrox" is /ˈnaɪtɹɒks/.

What does "nitrox" mean?▾

Nitrox: An industrial process for case hardening (imparting greater surface hardness to) metal objects, involving nitrocarburizing (the diffusion of carbon and nitrogen into the metal) followed by oxidation.

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