nitrous ether

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. ethyl nitrite.

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Etymology

Origin of nitrous ether

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

Instead of the ammonia, a drench composed of 3 ounces of spirits of nitrous ether in a pint of water may be given, if more convenient, but the ammonia drench is preferable.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

The ammonia or spirits of nitrous ether drench should be administered every three hours so long as there is much failure of strength.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

These experiments succeed better with nitrous ether, because it evaporates in a lower temperature than sulphuric ether.

From Elements of Chemistry, In a New Systematic Order, Containing all the Modern Discoveries by Lavoisier, Antoine

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various

At other times chamomile, squills, and spirit of nitrous ether, may be tried.

From The Dog by Youatt, William