nitrous
IPA: nˈɪtrʌs
noun
- (dentistry, automotive, informal) Nitrous oxide.
- (automotive, informal) The system in some racing vehicles which pumps nitrous oxide into the engine to improve performance.
adjective
- (now historical) Pertaining to or composed of nitre; having the properties of nitre, bitter.
- (chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from nitrogen, especially in which the valence of the nitrogen is lower than that of a corresponding nitric species.
- (chemistry) Of or relating to nitrous acid or its derivatives.
- (mycology, biology) Having a sharp odor like ammonia or nitric acid.
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