nitrous air

noun

Air thought to be charged with nitre.

First used 17th c.
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Meanings

nounnitrous air (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableAir thought to be charged with nitre.First known use 17th c.
  2. historicaluncountablechemistryNitric oxide, NO.First known use 18th c.
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