nitro

¹

[ nahy-troh ]

adjective

1. Chemistry. containing the nitro group.

noun

1. nitroglycerin.

nitro-

²

1. a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the nitro group is present:

   nitroglycerin.

nitro-

¹

combining_form

1. indicating that a chemical compound contains a nitro group, -NO 2

   nitrobenzene

2. indicating that a chemical compound is a nitrate ester

   nitrocellulose

nitro

²

/ ˈnaɪtrəʊ /

noun

1. slang.
   short for nitroglycerine

Word History and Origins

Origin of nitro¹

First recorded in 1855–60; nitro-

Origin of nitro²

Combining form of Greek nítron. See niter

Word History and Origins

Origin of nitro¹

from Greek nitron natron

Example Sentences

For now, the Irwindale Speedway & Drasgstrip still has a roster of activities and events scheduled before it closes, including events such as Thursday Night Thunders, Night of Destruction on Nov. 2, and Nitro Revival on Nov. 8 and 9.

From Los Angeles Times

It also offers a paid membership called Nitro, with benefits including high-quality video streaming and custom emojis, for a $9.99 monthly subscription.

From BBC

I show everybody I can “Laser Cats” as I am a huge “SNL” nerd, and although they don’t laugh, I know I have Nitro and Admiral Spaceship on my side to make me laugh.

From Los Angeles Times

In March 2023, Ketel One rolled out a nitro Espresso Martini machine for bars and restaurants to alleviate the headache of shaking them for a crowd.

From Salon

Like any hitter, he thrives most when he’s ahead in the count, limiting his chases and attacking pitches in what Roberts likes to call his players’ “nitro zone” — which, for Ohtani, is just about anything up in the strike zone, or down and in.

From Los Angeles Times