Definitions from Wiktionary (nitrous)

▸ adjective:  (now historical) Pertaining to or composed of nitre; having the properties of nitre, bitter.
▸ adjective:  (chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from nitrogen, especially in which the valence of the nitrogen is lower than that of a corresponding nitric species.
▸ adjective:  (chemistry) Of or relating to nitrous acid or its derivatives.
▸ adjective:  (mycology, biology) Having a sharp odor like ammonia or nitric acid.
▸ noun:  (dentistry, automotive, informal) Nitrous oxide.
▸ noun:  (automotive, informal) The system in some racing vehicles which pumps nitrous oxide into the engine to improve performance.






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