Nitrous
Pronunciation: /ˈnɪtrəs/
Nitrous (adjective)
- relating to a gas used for pain relief and making people laugh.
- related to a chemical containing nitrogen and oxygen.
Examples
- The dentist used nitrous to calm the patient.
- Nitrous can help reduce anxiety during dental procedures.
Common collocations: inhale nitrous, administer nitrous, nitrous compound, nitrous reaction