What does NITRO mean?

Parts of Speech

Nitro is a noun and an adjective.

Definitions

As a noun, nitro refers to a type of explosive that contains nitroglycerin. As an adjective, nitro refers to something that is treated with nitric acid or a derivative of nitric acid.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈnaɪtroʊ/
• UK: /ˈnaɪtrəʊ/

Origin and Usage

The word nitro comes from the Greek word "nitron," which means "native soda." It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe a type of explosive that contained nitroglycerin. Today, nitro is still used to refer to explosives, but it is also used in other contexts, such as in the automotive industry to describe engines that use nitromethane fuel.

Synonyms

As a noun, nitro can be synonymous with explosive, dynamite, or TNT. As an adjective, nitro can be synonymous with nitric or nitrated.

Related Words

• intro
• torin
• trino
• nitor
• toner

Example Sentences

• He handled the nitro with extreme caution.
• The race car had a nitro-fueled engine.
• The nitro glycerin was carefully transported to the construction site.