nitrous ether

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. ethyl nitrite.

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Etymology

Origin of nitrous ether

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

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

The ammonia or spirits of nitrous ether drench should be administered every three hours so long as there is much failure of strength.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

"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)

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

Instead of the ammonia, a drench composed of 3 ounces of spirits of nitrous ether in a pint of water may be given, if more convenient, but the ammonia drench is preferable.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry