nitro

¹ American  

[nahy-troh] / ˈnaɪ troʊ /

adjective

1. Chemistry. containing the nitro group.

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noun

1. nitroglycerin.

nitro- ² American  

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

   nitroglycerin.

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nitro- ¹ British  

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

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nitro ² British  

/ ˈnaɪtrəʊ /

noun

1. slang short for nitroglycerine

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Etymology

Origin of nitro¹

First recorded in 1855–60; nitro-

Origin of nitro-²

Combining form of Greek nítron. See niter

Example Sentences

Instead, the nitro boost they needed came from those already on the pitch - and some Kiwi indiscipline.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

Joseph Quagraine waits for a signal from his driver, Ryan Cavalieri to put their RC car down during the annual Dirt Nitro Challenge.

From Los Angeles Times