Nitro Meaning
/ˈnaɪtɹəʊ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe univalent NO₂ functional group.
nounNitroglycerin, especially as medication.
Sentence Examples
Buy me Discord Nitro or we're breaking up.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The drag racers filled the tank with a mix of methanol and ____ for maximum explosive power.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The drag racer added specialized ____ fuel to give the engine a huge burst of power.
Word Origin & History
Derived from nitrocellulose, referring to local gunpowder manufacture.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"You need to find the smartest routes and optimize the nitro boost to win."
— 2007, Bendik Stang, The Book of Games, Book of Games, →ISBN, page 256:
"Reaching down to his control panel , he pushed a big red button marked “nitro” . When the nitro mixed with the gasoline in the engine of Vane's monstrous machine, a giant fireball shot out from behind, launching the machine forward and almost knocking Vane right out of his seat."
— 2007 11, Bill Franklin, Trent the Racing Turtle, Trent The Racing turtle, →ISBN, page 102:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The drag racers filled the tank with a mix of methanol and ____ for maximum explosive power.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The drag racer added specialized ____ fuel to give the engine a huge burst of power.