nitro

Plural: nitros

Noun

• A nitrated product, often used as a prefix.
• the univalent NO₂ functional group.
• nitroglycerin, especially as medication.
• A beer that is nitrogenated to give it a more creamy head.
• nitromethane.
• nitrogen, especially as liquid nitrogen.
• The system that adds nitrous oxide to a car engine; by extension, a boost mechanic to speed up cars in a video game.

Adj

• Containing the nitro group.

Examples

• Nitro compounds tend to be unstable and often explosive.
• The ’O’ from NITRO connected perfectly with a TILE to form another word, boosting his Scrabble score.

Related Words

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