noun🔗ShareNitrous oxide."The dentist gave the patient nitrous to help them relax during the tooth extraction. "medicinesubstancecompoundchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe system in some racing vehicles which pumps nitrous oxide into the engine to improve performance."The mechanic installed nitrous in the race car to give it a boost of speed. "vehicletechnologysystemmachinefuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf, relating to, or derived from nitrogen, especially in which the valence of the nitrogen is lower than that of a corresponding nitric species"The chemist carefully measured the nitrous oxide levels in the experiment. "chemistrycompoundsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf, or relating to nitrous acid or its derivatives"The chemist carefully studied the nitrous compound's reaction to heat. "chemistrycompoundsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving a sharp odor like ammonia or nitric acid"The cleaning solution had a distinctly nitrous smell, almost like strong ammonia. "chemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
