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adj. Of, derived from, or containing nitrogen, especially in a valence state lower than that in a comparable nitric compound.

adj. of, relating to, or derived from nitrogen, especially in which the valence of the nitrogen is lower than that of a corresponding nitric species

adj. of, or relating to nitrous acid or its derivatives

adj. having a sharp odor like ammonia or nitric acid

n. Nitrous oxide.

adj. Of, pertaining to, or containing, niter; of the quality of niter, or resembling it.

adj. Of, pertaining to, or designating, any one of those compounds in which nitrogen has a relatively lower valence as contrasted with nitric compounds.

In chem., of, pertaining to, or derived from niter: applied to an oxygen compound which contains less oxygen than those in which the epithet nitric is used: thus, nitrous oxid (N2O), nitric oxid (N2O2); nitrous acid (HNO2), nitric acid (HNO3), etc.

adj. of or containing nitrogen

"Some of our ATV compatriots are looking for a no-holds-barred game of horsepower, and nitrous is the ultimate weapon."

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