nitrous
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for nitrous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to or derived from nitrogen, especially in a lower-valence chemical form than "nitric" compounds.
Synonyms
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How to use nitrous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle French nitreux, tracing to Latin nitrōsus ("full of nitre").
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What does “nitrous” mean?
The word “nitrous” means relating to or derived from nitrogen, especially in a lower-valence chemical form than "nitric" compounds. In plain terms, related to nitrogen in its lower-oxidation forms; casually, short for "nitrous oxide" (laughing gas or engine-boost gas).
How do you pronounce “nitrous”?
“Nitrous” is pronounced NYT-ruhs (/ˈnaɪtɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “nitrous” in a sentence?
Here is “nitrous” used in a sentence: “Nitrous compounds behave differently in reactions than their nitric counterparts.”
What part of speech is “nitrous”?
Depending on how it is used, “nitrous” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “nitrous” come from?
The word “nitrous” comes from Latin. From Middle French nitreux, tracing to Latin nitrōsus ("full of nitre").
How many meanings does “nitrous” have?
“Nitrous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or derived from nitrogen, especially in a lower-valence chemical form than "nitric" compounds.