nitrous ether
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nitrous ether
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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"Sweete" my ladie must be; sweet! why pump-water and inferior champagne, spirits of nitrous ether and pancreatic juice are "sweet."
From Certain Personal Matters by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
Instead of the ammonia, a drench composed of 3 ounces of spirits of nitrous ether in a pint of water may be given, if more convenient, but the ammonia drench is preferable.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
The ammonia or spirits of nitrous ether drench should be administered every three hours so long as there is much failure of strength.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
At other times chamomile, squills, and spirit of nitrous ether, may be tried.
From The Dog by Youatt, William
With glycerin it gives a clear solution, and with nitrous ether a bluish-green gelatinous mass.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
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