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laughing gas

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laugh·ing gas (lfng, läfng)
n.
Nitrous oxide, especially as used as an anesthetic.
laughing gas
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) another name for nitrous oxide
laughing gas  (lfng)
Nitrous oxide used as a mild anesthetic.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.laughing gaslaughing gas - inhalation anesthetic used as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery
nitrous oxide
inhalation anaesthetic, inhalation anesthetic, inhalation general anaesthetic, inhalation general anesthetic - a gas that produces general anesthesia when inhaled
ammonium nitrate - used as an explosive and fertilizer and rocket propellant
Translations
laughing gas n → gas m esilarante
laughing gas n → gas m esilarante


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