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(now historical) Pertaining to or composed of nitre; having the properties of nitre, bitter.

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nitrous

Source Word

nitrous

IPA(Pronunciation)

historical

(now historical) Pertaining to or composed of nitre; having the properties of nitre, bitter.

Japanese Meaning

硝石に関係する、または硝石から成る（硝石由来の） / 硝石の性質、すなわち苦味がある性質を示す

The conservator carefully removed the nitrous crust from the antique leather to prevent further decay.

保存修復士はさらなる劣化を防ぐため、古い革から硝石の堆積物を慎重に取り除いた。

Sense（1）

(now historical) Pertaining to or composed of nitre; having the properties of nitre, bitter.

Whate'er the wintry Frost

Nitrous prepar'd; the various-blossom'd Spring

Put in white Promise forth; and Summer-Suns

Concocted strong, rush boundless now to View […].

Sense（2）

Sense（3）

(chemistry) Of or relating to nitrous acid or its derivatives.

Sense（4）

(mycology, biology) Having a sharp odor like ammonia or nitric acid.