dinitrogen monoxide

Meaning

A colorless, non-flammable gas with a slightly sweet odor and taste, commonly used in medicine and dentistry as an analgesic and anesthetic.

Examples

• Commonly known as laughing gas, dinitrogen monoxide is frequently used for conscious sedation in dental offices.
• High concentrations of dinitrogen monoxide can cause euphoria, which is why it is strictly regulated in many jurisdictions.