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nitrous

[ nahy-truhs ]

adjective

Chemistry.
  1. pertaining to compounds obtained from niter, usually containing less oxygen than the corresponding nitric compounds.
  2. containing nitrogen, usually in the trivalent state.


nitrous

/ ˈԲɪٰə /

adjective

  1. of, derived from, or containing nitrogen, esp in a low valency state
“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

nitrous

/ īٰə /

  1. Containing nitrogen, especially nitrogen with a valence of 3.
  2. Compare nitric
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of nitrous1

First recorded in 1595–1605, nitrous is from the Latin word Ծٰōܲ full of natron. See nitroso-
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of nitrous1

C17: from Latin Ծٰōܲ full of natron
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Example Sentences

But they also raised new worries about nitrous oxide abuse in music communities today.

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Bob Bryar, former drummer for My Chemical Romance, had tanks of nitrous oxide next to him when he was found dead, according to reports.

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He said he did not drive fast and would not use nitrous oxide, however, he did not dispute that he was the driver at the time of the crash.

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“California law allows individuals 18 years and older to purchase nitrous oxide, as long as it is not inhaled after purchase.”

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Carbon dioxide is one of the chief anthropogenic greenhouse gases that contributes to climate change; the others are methane, water vapor, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases.

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