hyponitrous

[ hahy-puh-nahy-truhs ]

adjective

1. of or derived from hyponitrous acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyponitrous¹

First recorded in 1820–30; hypo- + nitrous

Example Sentences

The pure hyponitrous ether thus obtained should have a density of 899.

From Project Gutenberg

The hyponitrous and nitrous are two acids remarkable for containing no water in their composition; being therefore dry liquids.

From Project Gutenberg