Although nitrogen is nontoxic and largely inert, it can act as a simple asphyxiant by displacing the oxygen in air to levels below that required to support life.

• 尽管氮无毒且很大程度上不活泼，通过取代空气中的氧，使之下降到维持生命所必须的水平以下它可以为简单的窒息物。