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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.
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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]
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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-]
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ni·trous
(nī′trəs) Containing nitrogen, especially with a valence of 3. Compare nitric.
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