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nitrous
ni·trous N0118400 (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.ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | nitrous - of or containing nitrogen; "nitric acid"azotic, nitric | Translations
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nitrous of, derived from, or containing nitrogen, esp in a low valency state nitrous
nitrous [ni´trus] pertaining to or containing nitrogen in its lowest valence.nitrous oxide a colorless, odorless gas that is a weak inhalational anesthetic, usually used in combination with a potent halogenated inhalational anesthetic to produce anesthesia" >general anesthesia or briefly for dental surgery. Its use as a sole agent requires high concentrations that may cause hypoxia. abuse poses the risk of anoxic death from asphyxia. Popularly known as laughing gas.ni·trous (nī'trŭs), Denoting a nitrogen compound containing one less atom of oxygen than the nitric compounds; one in which the nitrogen is present in its trivalent state.ni·trous (nī'trŭs) Denoting a nitrogen compound containing one less atom of oxygen than the nitric compounds; one in which the nitrogen is present in its trivalent state. nitrous
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