nitro

1 of 2

adjective

ni·​tro ˈnī-(ˌ)trō How to pronounce nitro (audio)
: containing or being the monovalent group NO2 united through nitrogen

nitro

2 of 2

noun

plural nitros
: any of various nitrated products
specifically : nitroglycerin

Examples of nitro in a Sentence

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Adjective
Despite its manual transmission, Grubb Worm’s 6.61-second ET puts it in rarefied territory with the fastest non-nitro drag racing cars in the world. Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 2 Feb. 2023 Trevor Landry, NL Group’s beverage director, also developed a nitro Negroni on tap for Pizza Leila. Dallas News, 15 Nov. 2022
Noun
This is described as a unique, smooth and refreshing drink with the velvety richness of a nitro shot. Scott Kramer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 This drink can also be made without nitro and the canister. Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nitro

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

nitr-

First Known Use

Adjective

1881, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nitro was in 1881

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“Nitro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitro. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

nitro

1 of 2 adjective
ni·​tro ˈnī-(ˌ)trō How to pronounce nitro (audio)
: containing or being the monovalent group NO2 united through nitrogen

nitro

2 of 2 noun
plural nitros
: any of various nitrated products
specifically : nitroglycerin
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