hyponitrous

[hahy-puh-nahy-truh s]

adjective

of or derived from hyponitrous acid.

Origin of hyponitrous

First recorded in 1820–30; hypo- + nitrous

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The hyponitrous and nitrous are two acids remarkable for containing no water in their composition; being therefore dry liquids.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines
Andrew Ure