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nitrous

The correct spelling is nitrous.

How to pronounce nitrous

noun

Say it like: Nit-row-s

The correct spelling is nitrous. Nitrous oxide.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Nitrous oxide.
  2. 2.The system in some racing vehicles which pumps nitrous oxide into the engine to improve performance.

adjective

  1. 1.Of, relating to, or derived from nitrogen, especially in which the valence of the nitrogen is lower than that of a corresponding nitric species
  2. 2.Of, or relating to nitrous acid or its derivatives
  3. 3.Having a sharp odor like ammonia or nitric acid

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