nitro
adjective
containing the nitro group.
nitro
1 American
[nahy-troh]
/ ˈnaɪ troʊ /
adjective
noun
-
nitros
plural
nitro-
2
American
nitro-
1
British
combining form
-
indicating that a chemical compound contains a nitro group, -NO 2
nitrobenzene
-
indicating that a chemical compound is a nitrate ester
nitrocellulose
nitro
2
British
/ ˈnaɪtrəʊ /
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of nitro1
First recorded in 1855–60; see origin at nitro-
Origin of nitro-2
Combining form of Greek nítron. See niter
Example Sentences
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During this process, a nitro group is added to two locations on the protein, Y198 and Y250.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
“This is pure geopolitical nitro, leaving bulls high-fiving over the chokepoint drama,” he noted.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 27, 2026
Instead, the nitro boost they needed came from those already on the pitch - and some Kiwi indiscipline.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2025
Now he’s trying to pay forward that help and support by renting Pritchett, a top-alcohol racer and longtime nitro crew member, the seat of his dragster for his top fuel debut.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2024
They had transmuted carbon into radioactive nitro gen.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Certain regularities have been observed in the formation of nitro- compounds.
From Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise by P. Gerald (Percy Gerald) Sanford
It is a nitro-cellulose powder, a mixture of insoluble and soluble nitro- cellulose together with the nitrates of barium and potassium, and a small percentage of calcium carbonate.
From Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise by P. Gerald (Percy Gerald) Sanford
The nitrates of potassium and barium are also used admixed with nitro- cellulose in several of the sporting smokeless powders.
From Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise by P. Gerald (Percy Gerald) Sanford
Ryves contain nitro- glycerine, nitro-cotton, castor-oil, paper-pulp, and carbonate of magnesia.
From Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise by P. Gerald (Percy Gerald) Sanford
When in the state of powder it is snow-white in colour; it becomes electrified when rubbed; it is very stable, and soluble even in the cold in nitro- glycerine.
From Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise by P. Gerald (Percy Gerald) Sanford
Founded and owned by Raúl Rodas, a former barista champion, this two-year-old place serves a modern yet no-frills array of excellent pour-overs, nitros, flat whites and cold brews.
From New York Times ● Aug. 10, 2017
He thought it the most delicious smell in the world; and so continued to think it for many years until the nitros displaced the old-fashioned compounds.
From The Adventures of Bobby Orde by Worth Brehm
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