nitro

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Synonyms: nigro, vitro, nitre, nitr, nitry, nitr-, nitra, niro, citro, nito, nitto

Antonyms: nigro, vitro, nitre, nitr, nitry, nitr-, nitra, niro, citro, nito, nitto

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable|chemistry}} The [[univalent]] NO₂ [[functional group]].
2. {{lb|en|uncountable|informal}} [[nitroglycerin|Nitroglycerin]], especially as medication.
3. {{lb|en|countable|informal}} A [[beer]] that is [[nitrogenated]] to give it a more [[creamy]] [[head]].
4. {{lb|en|uncountable|informal}} [[nitromethane|Nitromethane]].
5. {{lb|en|uncountable|informal}} [[nitrogen|Nitrogen]], especially as [[liquid nitrogen]].
6. {{lb|en|uncountable|informal}} [[nitrous oxide|Nitrous oxide]]; the system that adds [[nitrous oxide]] to a car engine; by extension, a [[boost]] mechanic to speed up cars in a [[video game]].

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} Containing the nitro group.

Proper noun

1. {{place|en|city|s/West Virginia}}.

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