Meaning

1 senses
  1. (uncountable)Nitrous oxide, especially when used as an anaesthetic.

    Lachgas

    веселя́щий га́зveseljáščij gáz

    нітроге́нnitrohén, окси́дoksýd, окси́д азо́туoksýd azótu

More definitions
  • inhalation anesthetic used as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery

Translations

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Origin

From its euphoric effects. Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1799.

From its euphoric effects. Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1799.

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Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • inhalation anesthetic used as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery:nitrous oxide

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