hyponitrous

American

[hahy-puh-nahy-truhs] / ˌhaɪ pəˈnaɪ trəs /

adjective

of or derived from hyponitrous acid.

Etymology

Origin of hyponitrous

First recorded in 1820–30; hypo- + nitrous

Example Sentences

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See funny. laughing, a. merry, gleeful, mirthful, smiling. laughing gas. protoxide of nitrogen, nitrous oxide, hyponitrous oxide. laughter, n. mirth, laugh, cachinnation, giggle, snicker, roar, cackle, grin, chortle, chuckle, guffaw, titter.

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