nitro
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Noun — Short for nitroglycerin, especially as an explosive or as heart medication.
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Etymology
Shortened from "nitrocellulose," a term tied to early gunpowder manufacturing.
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What does “nitro” mean?
The word “nitro” means short for nitroglycerin, especially as an explosive or as heart medication. In plain terms, a short, informal form of several nitrogen-related words — nitroglycerin, nitrous oxide, or nitrogen gas — depending on context.
How do you pronounce “nitro”?
“Nitro” is pronounced NYT-roh (/ˈnaɪtɹəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “nitro” in a sentence?
Here is “nitro” used in a sentence: “The doctor prescribed nitro tablets for his chest pain.”
What part of speech is “nitro”?
“Nitro” is a noun.
How many meanings does “nitro” have?
“Nitro” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short for nitroglycerin, especially as an explosive or as heart medication.