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Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, making up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere and serving as a building block for life through its role in proteins and DNA. It's vital in industrial applications like fertilizers and explosives, but its abundance can lead to environmental challenges, such as water pollution from runoff. In modern contexts, nitrogen is also key in technologies like food preservation and semiconductor manufacturing.
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