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nitrous

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ni·trous  (ntrs)
adj.
Of, derived from, or containing nitrogen, especially in a valence state lower than that in a comparable nitric compound.
nitrous [ˈnaɪtrəs]
adj
(Chemistry) of, derived from, or containing nitrogen, esp in a low valency state
[from Latin nitrōsus full of natron]
nitrous  (ntrs)
Containing nitrogen, especially nitrogen with a valence of 3. Compare nitric.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.nitrous - of or containing nitrogen; "nitric acid"
azotic, nitric
Translations
nitrous [ˈnaɪtrəs] ADJ → nitroso
nitrous acid → ácido m nitroso
nitrous oxide → óxido m nitroso
nitrous:
nitrous acid
n → salpetrige Säure
nitrous oxide
n → Distickstoffmonoxid nt, → Lachgas nt
nitrous [ˈnaɪtrəs] adj → nitroso/a
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As when a spark Lights on a heap of nitrous Powder, laid Fit for the Tun som Magazin to store Against a rumord Warr, the Smuttie graine With sudden blaze diffus'd, inflames the Aire: So started up in his own shape the Fiend.
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