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Uncommonnitrous
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.Nitrous oxide.
- 2.The system in some racing vehicles which pumps nitrous oxide into the engine to improve performance.
adjective
- 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.Of, or relating to nitrous acid or its derivatives
- 3.Having a sharp odor like ammonia or nitric acid
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