nitrous oxide used as an anesthetic: so called from the laughter and exhilaration that inhaling it may induce
laughing gas
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laughing gas
noun
Nitrous oxide, especially as used as an anesthetic.
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Nitrous oxide used as a mild anesthetic.
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Origin
From its euphoric effects.
Noun
- attributive form of laughing gas
- laughing-gas stupor
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laughing gas - Medical Definition
n.
Nitrous oxide, especially as used as an anesthetic.
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