English Explanatory Dictionary

nitro

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The univalent NO₂ functional group.
  2. Nitroglycerin, especially as medication.
  3. A beer that is nitrogenated to give it a more creamy head.
  4. Nitromethane.
  5. Nitrogen, especially as liquid nitrogen.
  6. Nitrous oxide; the system that adds nitrous oxide to a car engine; by extension, a boost mechanic to speed up cars in a video game.
adj
  1. Containing the nitro group.
name
  1. A city in West Virginia.

Pronunciation

nī'trō /ˈnaɪtɹəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nitro.wav

Word forms

nitro nitros

Etymology

Derived from nitrocellulose, referring to local gunpowder manufacture.

Related words

nitro-

Derived words

desnitro dinitro- dinitro dinitronaphthalene halonitroalkane hexanitro hydronitroxide mononitro nitraniline nitroalkene nitrobenzaldehyde nitrodiamantane nitro musk nitroolefin nitroquinoline nitroquinoxaline nitro sugar tetranitro trinitro nitro acid nitro blue tetrazolium chloride nitro powder
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