Laughing-gas meaning

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Nitrous oxide, especially as used as an anesthetic.
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Nitrous oxide used as an anesthetic.
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Nitrous oxide, especially as used as an anesthetic.
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Nitrous oxide used as a mild anesthetic.
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A common name for nitrous oxide used as an anaesthetic.
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Attributive form of laughing gas.

Laughing-gas stupor.

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Origin of laughing-gas

  • From its euphoric effects.
    From Wiktionary