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nitrous
[nahy-truhs]
adjective
pertaining to compounds obtained from niter, usually containing less oxygen than the corresponding nitric compounds.
containing nitrogen, usually in the trivalent state.
nitrous
/ ˈԲɪٰə /
adjective
of, derived from, or containing nitrogen, esp in a low valency state
nitrous
Containing nitrogen, especially nitrogen with a valence of 3.
Compare nitric
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonnitrous adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nitrous1
Example Sentences
A court case against England goalkeeper Khiara Keating has been dropped nearly a year after she pleaded not guilty to possessing canisters of nitrous oxide.
In a worst-case scenario, inhalation of nitrous oxide can lead to hypoxia, where the brain does not get enough oxygen.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and being in possession of nitrous oxide.
He was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and being in possession of nitrous oxide.
Officers found four deflated balloons in his car along with a nitrous oxide canister.
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