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[ nahy-truhs ] / ˈnaɪ trəs /
adjective Chemistry.pertaining to compounds obtained from niter, usually containing less oxygen than the corresponding nitric compounds. containing nitrogen, usually in the trivalent state. Origin of nitrousFirst recorded in 1595–1605, nitrous is from the Latin word nitrōsus full of natron. See nitroso- OTHER WORDS FROM nitrousnon·ni·trous, adjectiveWords nearby nitrousnitrosourea, nitrostarch, nitrosyl, nitrosylsulfuric, nitrosylsulfuric acid, nitrous, nitrous acid, nitrous bacteria, nitrous ether, nitrous oxide, nitroxanthic acid Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for nitrousCampbell is quoted saying “Nitrous oxide can explode on its own.” Branson’s Galactic Obstacles: Tom Bower Puts a Damper on Virgin’s Space Flight Dreams|Clive Irving|January 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST The original seems dated now, but it all started here, from the unstoppable Diesel/Walker combo right down to the nitrous boosts. Best Paul Walker Performances: Ranking the ‘Fast and Furious’ Franchise|Jimmy So|December 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST One distributor the office is tracking is reportedly raking in more than $60,000 on the bulk sale of nitrous. Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Whip-Its|Winston Ross|March 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST As a drug, nitrous is among many forms of inhalants, including solvents and gasoline, that people use to alter the mind. Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Whip-Its|Winston Ross|March 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, gives one an exhilarating feeling while operating as an anesthetic. Gina Gershon’s Trip to Heaven in the Dentist’s Chair|Gina Gershon|October 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST Moreover, the Nitrous Sal Ammoniac would be in danger of taking fire and exploding, for a reason frequently mentioned above. Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, 5th ed.|Pierre Joseph Macquer Also, the same weight of iron does not yield half the quantity of nitrous air that it does of inflammable. Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air|Joseph Priestley The same thing also appeared when I applied the test of nitrous air. Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air|Joseph Priestley This operation may be performed by a sand-heat; which is a speedy and commodious way of obtaining the Nitrous Acid. Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, 5th ed.|Pierre Joseph Macquer Syrup of violets added to the nitrous water became of a pale red, but on standing about an hour, grew of a turbid brown cast. Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air|Joseph Priestley
British Dictionary definitions for nitrous
adjectiveof, derived from, or containing nitrogen, esp in a low valency state Word Origin for nitrousC17: from Latin nitrōsus full of natron see nitre Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for nitrous
adj.Of, derived from, or containing nitrogen, especially in a valence state lower than that in a comparable nitric compound. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for nitrous
Containing nitrogen, especially nitrogen with a valence of 3. Compare nitric. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. |