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nitrous oxide

/ˈnaɪtrəs ˈɒksaɪd/

Traducción: Gas incoloro y no inflamable con un olor ligeramente dulce, utilizado comúnmente como anestésico en procedimientos médicos y dentales, también conocido como gas hilarante por su efecto eufórico al inhalarlo.

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/ˈnaɪtrəs ˈɒksaɪd/C1formalmedical
  • esGas incoloro y no inflamable con un olor ligeramente dulce, utilizado comúnmente como anestésico en procedimientos médicos y dentales, también conocido como gas hilarante por su efecto eufórico al inhalarlo.

A colorless, non-flammable gas with a slightly sweet odor, commonly used as an anesthetic in medical and dental procedures, and also known as laughing gas due to its euphoric effects when inhaled.

  1. Medical anestheticB2formal

    A colorless, sweet-tasting gas used as a mild anesthetic and pain reliever, especially in dentistry and surgery.

    esÓxido nitroso (anestésico)

    • The dentist administered nitrous oxide to calm the patient.
    • Nitrous oxide is often used during minor surgical procedures.
    • Patients typically recover quickly after inhaling nitrous oxide.
  2. B2formal

    A chemical compound (N₂O) composed of nitrogen and oxygen, also known as laughing gas.

    esÓxido nitroso

    • Nitrous oxide is a potent greenhouse gas.
    • The chemical formula for nitrous oxide is N₂O.
    • Scientists study nitrous oxide emissions from agricultural soil.
  3. Recreational drugC1slang

    A gas inhaled for its euphoric and dissociative effects, often used recreationally.

    esÓxido nitroso recreativo

    • Some people misuse nitrous oxide for its short-lived high.
    • Inhaling nitrous oxide from canisters is dangerous.
    • Recreational use of nitrous oxide can lead to oxygen deprivation.