nitro
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8.9
- noun
- /ˈnaɪtroʊ/
- Slang
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nitro
- Preparations for the 2012 rendition of the IFMAR 1/8th Nitro Offroad World Championships are in their final stages.
- nitro spray
- nitro brew
- nitro pills
Anyway, a Nitro boost to increase what we call the gain or the volume of how much you want more of something.
- Anyway, a Nitro boost to increase what we call the gain or the volume of how much you want more of something.
- You have a Nitro and glycerin explosion in earnings.
Examples
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First up: riding a Nitro bike, which goes from zero to 100 mph in under one second.
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Anyway, a Nitro boost to increase what we call the gain or the volume of how much you want more of something.
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It's Nitro Fluid for radio-controlled cars.
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Are you familiar with the racing fuel additive, nitro methane?
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You're sitting on 2,000 horsepower of nitro-boosted war machine.
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My doctor prescribed nitro tablets to relieve the pain.
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You're sitting on 2,000 horsepower of nitro-boosted war machine.
Synonyms
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6.7
A heavy oily liquid that explodes, poisons people, and can widen blood vessels to treat heart pain
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4.6
A colourless gas with a sweet smell that makes people relax during medical treatment and boosts engines
Compounds
- Specialized
A fertilizer made from chalk and ammonium nitrate to add nitrogen to soil
Surface Forms
Etymology
The slang nitro comes from nitrogen and words like nitroglycerin, since these are nitrogen-rich substances that release gas or energy quickly; that's why nitro is used for a fast 'speed boost' in cars or for quick-acting medical drugs.