nitrous ether
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nitrous ether
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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I spread my large tent over the luggage in the divan, and poured over it a quantity of nitrous ether, spirits of wine, lamp-oil, spirits of turpentine, and all the contents of the large medicine-chest.
From Ismailia by Baker, Samuel White, Sir
These experiments succeed better with nitrous ether, because it evaporates in a lower temperature than sulphuric ether.
From Elements of Chemistry, In a New Systematic Order, Containing all the Modern Discoveries by Lavoisier, Antoine
"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
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