noun🔗ShareA binary compound of nitrogen and oxygen, N2O4, that exists in equilibrium with nitrogen dioxide NO2; it is a powerful oxidizing agent and is used in rocket propellants."Because of its effectiveness as an oxidizer, dinitrogen tetroxide is often used in rocket fuel to help ignite the propellant. "compoundsubstancechemistryfuelsciencematerialenergytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading