nitrous

Adjective

of or containing nitrogen

Adj

Pertaining to or composed of nitre; having the properties of nitre, bitter.
Of, relating to, or derived from nitrogen, especially in which the valence of the nitrogen is lower than that of a corresponding nitric species.
Of or relating to nitrous acid or its derivatives.
Having a sharp odor like ammonia or nitric acid.

Noun

Nitrous oxide.
The system in some racing vehicles which pumps nitrous oxide into the engine to improve performance.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French nitreux, and its source, Latin nitrōsus (“nitrose”). Doublet of nitroso. By surface analysis, nitro- + -ous.

Synonyms

azotic, nitric

Scrabble Score: 7

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Words With Friends Score: 9

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