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Nitrous oxide (dinitrogen oxide or dinitrogen monoxide), commonly known as laughing gas, nitrous, nitro, or nos, [ 4] is a chemical compound, an oxide of nitrogen with the formula N. 2O. At room temperature, it is a colourless non-flammable gas, and has a slightly sweet scent and taste. [ 5]
Nitrox. One type of nitrox cylinder identification label. Nitrox refers to any gas mixture composed (excepting trace gases) of nitrogen and oxygen. This includes atmospheric air, which is approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases, primarily argon. [ 1][ 2][ 3] In the usual application, underwater diving, nitrox is normally ...
Travelers' diarrhea ( TD) is a stomach and intestinal infection. TD is defined as the passage of unformed stool (one or more by some definitions, three or more by others) while traveling. [ 2][ 3] It may be accompanied by abdominal cramps, nausea, fever, headache and bloating. [ 3] Occasionally bloody diarrhea may occur. [ 5]
The federal government this week finalized new regulations meant to make drinking water safer by reducing the amount of toxic “forever chemicals” allowed to flow from your tap.
For now, the 5-gallon jugs every two weeks are enough for cooking and brewing coffee, but the Martinez family still buys their own bottled water, spending some $50 a month in addition to a $70 ...
2O charger (bottom right), cracker (top right) and balloon. 3 liter can of recreational nitrous oxide to fill up balloons. Nitrous oxide (street name nangs, hippy crack, whippets, whippits or cannies) is a gas which can induce euphoria, hallucinogenic states and relaxation when inhaled. [ 1] Nitrous oxide is a neurotoxin and excessive use can ...
Nitrous oxide (medication) Nitrous oxide is an inhaled gas used as a pain medication and together with other medications for anesthesia. [ 2] Common uses include during childbirth, following trauma, and as part of end-of-life care. [ 2] Onset of effect is typically within half a minute, and the effect lasts for about a minute.
Arsenic forms colorless, odorless, crystalline oxides As 2 O 3 ("white arsenic") and As 2 O 5 which are hygroscopic and readily soluble in water to form acidic solutions. Arsenic(V) acid is a weak acid and its salts, known as arsenates , [ 31 ] are a major source of arsenic contamination of groundwater in regions with high levels of naturally ...