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nitrous
[ nahy-truhs ]
adjective
Chemistry.
- 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
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Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDz·Ծtdzܲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nitrous1
C17: from Latin Ծٰōܲ full of natron
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He was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and being in possession of nitrous oxide.
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Officers found four deflated balloons in his car along with a nitrous oxide canister.
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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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