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spirit of nitrous ether

American  

noun

Pharmacology.

  1. ethyl nitrite spirit.

Etymology

Origin of spirit of nitrous ether

First recorded in 1855–60

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

From The Dog by Youatt, William

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

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