nitro-sulphurous
/ˌnʌɪtrəʊˈsʌlf(ə)rəs/ /ˌnʌɪtrəʊˈsʌlfjʊrəs/(US nitro-sulfurous) Chemistry rare. Now historical
adjective
= nitrosulphureous.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Edmond Halley (1656–1742), astronomer. From nitro- + sulphurous.
- close (or shut) the door on (or to)
- closeout
- close-packed
- close quarters
- closer
- close range
- close ranks
- close-ratio
- close reach
- closer settlement
- close-run
- close season
- close-set
- close shave
- close something out
- close-stool
- closet
- closet case
- closet drama
- closeted
- close the books
- close the door on (or to)
- close to home
- close to one's heart
- close to (or close on)