nitrous

CEFRB2

/ˈnaɪtɹəs/

adjective

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Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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Of, relating to, or derived from nitrogen, especially in which the valence of the nitrogen is lower than that of a corresponding nitric species.
Pertaining to or composed of nitre; having the properties of nitre, bitter.
Having a sharp odor like ammonia or nitric acid.

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The dentist used nitrous oxide to help the nervous patient relax.
In fact, nitric oxide (not to be confused with nitrous oxide, or laughing gas) is one of our primary signalling molecules.
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 […].

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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 […].
a. 1749 (date written), James Thomson, “Autumn”, in The Seasons, London: […] A[ndrew] Millar, and sold by Thomas Cadell, […], published 1768, →OCLC
In fact, nitric oxide (not to be confused with nitrous oxide, or laughing gas) is one of our primary signalling molecules.
2019, Bill Bryson, The Body: A Guide for Occupants, Black Swan (2020), pages 156–157
On social media and beyond, many have taken to using the brand’s name in a more colloquial fashion, with “Galaxy Gas” being used as a catchall for nitrous oxide inhalants at large, regardless of whether they are actually Galaxy Gas products or not.
2024 September 23, Trace William Cowen, “What the Hell Is Galaxy Gas?”, in Complex
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.
2002, Mike Kojima, Honda/Acura Engine Performance: How to Modify D, B and H Series Honda/Acura Engines for Street and Drag Racing Performance, Penguin, →ISBN, page 111
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.
2004, Simon Carless, Gaming Hacks, "O'Reilly Media, Inc.", →ISBN, page 320

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From Middle French nitreux, and its source, Latin nitrōsus (“nitrose”). Doublet of nitroso. By surface analysis, nitro- + -ous.