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nitrous Synonyms

Another word for nitrous

Choosing another word for nitrous depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Nitrous oxide gas, especially when used as an inhalant anesthetic or as an oxidizer injected into an internal combustion engine to boost horsepower.

Usage Example

"The mechanic installed a nitrous oxide system in the race car to increase its acceleration on the track."

Strongest
nitrous oxide
Strong
laughing gas

• adjective (Context 2)

Of, relating to, or resembling niter (potassium nitrate) or saltpeter.

Usage Example

"The mineral springs in the valley were known for their slightly nitric mineral content."

Weak
nitric

• Nearby Words

nitric
nitro
nitroglycerin
nitrous
nitwit
nitwitted
nix

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nitrous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nitrous
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