nitrous ether

noun

, Chemistry.

1. ethyl nitrite.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nitrous ether¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

While depletion may be of inestimable value during the continuance—the short continuance—of the febrile state, yet excitation like this will soon be followed by corresponding exhaustion, when the bleeding and purging would be murderous expedients; and gentian, ginger, and the spirits of nitrous ether will afford the only hope of cure.

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Simple febrifuge remedies, such as effervescing draught or spirit of nitrous ether with solution of acetate of ammonium, were well received by the stomach, and appeared to promote perspiration and the more free secretion of urine.

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Infusion of digitalis, with spirit of nitrous ether or with acetate of potassium, may also be used with advantage.

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In many cases of erysipelas the febrile condition is readily managed by the administration of the simpler remedies found grateful to the palate of the sufferer, such as iced, acidulated, and effervescing draughts, with perhaps the employment of the spiritus Mindereri or the spirit of nitrous ether.

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With glycerin it gives a clear solution, and with nitrous ether a bluish-green gelatinous mass.

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