English
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Noun
en-noun|sg=nitrous oxide|-
- chemical compound A non-flammable gas (N<sub>2</sub>O) commonly used in surgery and dentistry for its anaesthetic and analgesic effects.
Synonyms
dinitrogen oxide, dinitrogen monoxide, laughing gas (common name when used as an anaesthetic or analgesic)
E942 when used as a propellant
See also
gas and air
Category:Pharmaceutical drugs
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