nitrous ether

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. ethyl nitrite.

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Etymology

Origin of nitrous ether

First recorded in 1805–15

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nitrous ether

With glycerin it gives a clear solution, and with nitrous ether a bluish-green gelatinous mass.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various

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

From The Dog by Youatt, William

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

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

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