nitrous Meaning & Definition
/ˈnaɪtɹəs/
What Does Nitrous Mean?
Nitrous is an adjective that means Pertaining to or composed of nitre; having the properties of nitre, bitter. It is also used to mean Of, relating to, or derived from nitrogen, especially in which the valence of the nitrogen is lower than that of a corresponding nitric species. As a noun, it means Nitrous oxide.
Word Facts for Nitrous
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈnaɪtɹəs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | azotic and nitric |
Nitrous Definition (Adjective)
- 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.
Nitrous as a Noun
- Nitrous oxide.
- The system in some racing vehicles which pumps nitrous oxide into the engine to improve performance.
Synonyms of Nitrous
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Nitrous in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
nitrous (not comparable)
nitrous (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Nitrous
Origin of Nitrous
From Middle French nitreux, and its source, Latin nitrōsus (“nitrose”). Doublet of nitroso. By surface analysis, nitro- + -ous.
How Do You Say Nitrous?
You say nitrous as //ˈnaɪtɹəs//. It has 1 syllable.