nitrous

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ni·trous

(nī′trəs)

adj.

Relating to 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

[C17: from Latin nitrōsus full of natron]

[see nitre]

ni•trous

(ˈnaɪ trəs)

adj.

1. pertaining to compounds obtained from niter, usu. containing less oxygen than the corresponding nitric compounds.

2. containing nitrogen, usu. in the trivalent state.

[1595–1605; < Latin nitrōsus full of natron. See nitroso-]

ni·trous

(nī′trəs)

Containing nitrogen, especially with a valence of 3. Compare nitric.

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Adj.

nitrous - of or containing nitrogen; "nitric acid"

azotic, nitric

Translations

nitroso

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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The sight of the planet through a telescope is worth all the course on astronomy; the shock of the electric spark in the elbow, outvalues all the theories; the taste of the nitrous oxide, the firing of an artificial volcano, are better than volumes of chemistry.

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Birmingham Conservatives are calling for the use of green walls on major commuter routes throughout the city following research showing the creeping plants cut levels of dangerous nitrous oxide and other harmful pollutants in the atmosphere.

Green walls idea to cut pollution on Expressway; CREEPING IVY PLANTS PLAN TO IMPROVE CITY'S AIR QUALITY

POLICE are warning people of the dangerous effects of inhaling "laughing gas" after receiving reports of young people inhaling nitrous oxide and empty canisters being found.

Police warning of 'laughing gas' risk

Since laughing gas has become the fashionable high at pop festivals, more and more individuals are peddling "cream chargers" because they are filled with nitrous oxide gas, or 'NOS'.

'Cream chargers' whip up storm as new recreational drug of choice; Small silver gas canisters litter streets as catering suppliers face unusual demand

In a landmark ruling last month, senior judges deemed the sale of nitrous oxide illegal.

CREAM CRACKERS; Druggies buy whipped cream makers in laughing gas craze

An Australian college student is recovering after she was left with severe nerve damage to spinal cord after inhaling 360 canisters of nitrous oxide (N2O) or laughing gas in a week.

Australian Student Suffers Nerve Damage After Inhaling 360 Laughing Gas Canisters

Objective: To investigate the Clinical practice value of nitrous oxide inhalation and intravenous propofol and midazolam sedation in transnasal gastroscopy.

Clinical comparative study on Nitrous Oxide inhalation versus intravenous propofol and Midazolam sedation in Transnasal Gastroscopy

Tenders are invited for supply Medical Oxygen Gas Nitrous Oxide Gas & Co2 Gas for use in all Medical College Hospitals of Assam under the Health & F.

Supply Medical Oxygen Gas Nitrous Oxide Gas & Co2 Gas For Use In All Medical College Hospitals Of Assam Under The Health & F.w. Department (medical Oxygen Gas In Type a Cylinder , Medical Oxygen Gas In Type b Cylinder, Medical Oxygen Gas In Type d C

The drug - nitrous oxide, which is also known as laughing gas - has been in widespread use at Glastonbury despite warnings from the organisers about its dangers.

HIPPY CRACKDOWN; LABOUR LEADER CORBYN IS UNLIKELY STAR TURN OF GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL Music fans warned of zero tolerance for laughing gas

The canisters filled with nitrous oxide can be sold for a number of legitimate uses, most commonly under the ruse of whipped cream chargers - but production and possession with intent is illegal.

Laughing gas canisters found; EMPTY CARTRIDGES FOUND IN BRADLEY ALMOST A YEAR SINCE LEGAL HIGH BAN CAME INTO FORCE

The casings of nitrous oxide - or laughing gas - are meant for chefs who use it to whip cream when making desserts.