nitrous
adjective/ˈnaɪtrəs/
Frequency rank: #13,588 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or containing nitrogen, especially in a lower valence state; commonly used to describe nitrous oxide, a colorless gas used as an anesthetic.
Example sentence
The dentist used nitrous oxide to help the patient relax during the procedure.
Synonyms & related words
- anesthetic
- sedative
- numbing
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