Nitrous

Quick meaning: Nitrous is an adjective meaning (now historical) Pertaining to or composed of nitre; having the properties of nitre, bitter.

Meaning

(now historical) Pertaining to or composed of nitre; having the properties of nitre, bitter.

More Meanings

1. (chemistry) Of or relating to nitrous acid or its derivatives.
2. (mycology, biology) Having a sharp odor like ammonia or nitric acid.
3. (dentistry, automotive, informal) Nitrous oxide.
4. (automotive, informal) The system in some racing vehicles which pumps nitrous oxide into the engine to improve performance.
5. (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.

Example Sentences

In fact, nitric oxide (not to be confused with nitrous oxide, or laughing gas) is one of our primary signalling molecules.

To simulate nitrous, we will use a very simple approach: apply a large force to the back of the car when the nitrous is on.

When a shot this big is being run, it will also be necessary to pull 6-10 degrees of timing out when the nitrous is being run.

Whate'er the wintry Frost Nitrous prepar'd; the various-blossom'd Spring Put in white Promise forth; and Summer-Suns Concocted strong, rush boundless now to View […].

Synonyms for nitrous

Depending on context, synonyms include azotic, nitric.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include azotic, nitric, oxide, tetroxide, nitrogen, gas.

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