nitrous ether

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. ethyl nitrite.

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Etymology

Origin of nitrous ether

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

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nitrous ether

"Sweete" my ladie must be; sweet! why pump-water and inferior champagne, spirits of nitrous ether and pancreatic juice are "sweet."

From Certain Personal Matters by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

At other times chamomile, squills, and spirit of nitrous ether, may be tried.

From The Dog by Youatt, William

These experiments succeed better with nitrous ether, because it evaporates in a lower temperature than sulphuric ether.

From Elements of Chemistry, In a New Systematic Order, Containing all the Modern Discoveries by Lavoisier, Antoine

I spread my large tent over the luggage in the divan, and poured over it a quantity of nitrous ether, spirits of wine, lamp-oil, spirits of turpentine, and all the contents of the large medicine-chest.

From Ismailia by Baker, Samuel White, Sir

Infusion of digitalis, with spirit of nitrous ether or with acetate of potassium, may also be used with advantage.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various