nitro

¹

[nahy-troh]

adjective

1. Chemistry.,  containing the nitro group.

noun

1. nitroglycerin.

nitro-

²

1. a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the nitro group is present.

   nitroglycerin.

nitro-

¹

combining form

1. indicating that a chemical compound contains a nitro group, -NO 2

   nitrobenzene

2. indicating that a chemical compound is a nitrate ester

   nitrocellulose

nitro

²

/ ˈnaɪtrəʊ /

noun

1. slang,  short for nitroglycerine

Word History and Origins

Origin of nitro¹

First recorded in 1855–60; nitro-

Origin of nitro²

Combining form of Greek nítron. See niter

Word History and Origins

Origin of nitro¹

from Greek nitron _natron

Example Sentences

Former Team GB sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey - also known as Nitro in Gladiators - is no stranger to performing in front of audiences.

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Aikines-Aryeetey, known as Nitro to Gladiators fans, appeared on the BBC's Newsround on Monday to announce he will be joining the dancing show.

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In 2023, he was unveiled as Nitro in Gladiators, and took part in last year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special partnered with Nancy Xu.

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Morning heats were underway at the 26th annual Dirt Nitro Challenge in Perris, where more than 200 hobbyists gathered to race their remote-controlled vehicles in friendly competition.

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He bet $100 on Cavalieri getting bumped to the Nitro Buggy A-Main, plus $500 on him beating the favorite, Ryan Maifield.

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