nitrous in Irish
nitrous in Irish is nítriúil — nitrous means relating to or derived from nitrogen, especially in a lower-valence chemical form than "nitric" compounds.
nitrous in Irish
nítriúil
(chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from nitrogen, especially in which the valence of the nitrogen is lower than that of a corresponding nitric species. [from 17th c.]
What does "nitrous" mean?
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adj Relating to or derived from nitrogen, especially in a lower-valence chemical form than "nitric" compounds.
"Nitrous compounds behave differently in reactions than their nitric counterparts."
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noun Short for nitrous oxide, sometimes used as a mild anesthetic or, in cars, to boost engine power.
"The dentist used nitrous to help her relax during the procedure."
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nitrous in a sentence
- Nitrous compounds behave differently in reactions than their nitric counterparts.
- The dentist used nitrous to help her relax during the procedure.
- His car was fitted with a nitrous system for extra speed on the strip.
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What is "nitrous" in Irish?
"nitrous" in Irish is nítriúil. nitrous means: Relating to or derived from nitrogen, especially in a lower-valence chemical form than "nitric" compounds.
How do you use "nitrous" in a sentence?
Example: "Nitrous compounds behave differently in reactions than their nitric counterparts." In Irish, "nitrous" is nítriúil.
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