nitro

Racing fuel additive

Nitro is a prefix or modifier indicating the presence of nitrogen compounds, especially in explosives and fuels.

Nitroglycerin and nitromethane are nitro compounds.

In automotive contexts, nitro refers to nitrous oxide used to boost engine power: He hit the nitro and pulled ahead.

Nitro cold brew coffee is infused with nitrogen gas for a creamy texture.

As slang, nitro means explosive or extreme: That concert was nitro.

explosive

dynamite

Powerful blasting compound

demolition · munitions · ordnance · charge · fuse · primer · detonator · unstable · volatile · shockwave

chemistry

nitrate

NO₃ compound

nitrile · nitrobenzene · ammonium nitrate · nitration · oxidizer · propellant · azide · ester · amine · hydroxyl

energy drink

cold brew

Coffee steeped without heat

energy shot · stimulant · buzz · jolt · alertness · pick-me-up · crash · sugar-free · carbonated · can

coffee

cold brew

Coffee steeped without heat

keg · tap · draft · infused · frothy · barista · velvety · coffeehouse · pour

speed

acceleration

Rate velocity changes

  • boostUpward push or increase
  • burstBreak apart suddenly
  • turboExhaust-powered compressor

supercharge · throttle · afterburner · overdrive · kickstart · surge · launch · lightning · quick · rapid

racing

drag racing

Straight-line acceleration contest

  • dragsterAcceleration-built race vehicle
  • top fuelHighest-grade engine accelerant
  • burnoutChronic occupational depletion

launch · turbo · supercharger · NOS · bottle · injection · purge · backfire · horsepower · torque

Categories
Opposites
fuel power/performance

nitrounleaded

Fuel minus heavy metal

diesel · low-octane · ethanol · biodiesel · naturally aspirated

chemical reactivity/stability

nitroinert

Inactive, physically or chemically

stable · non-reactive · unreactive · dormant · neutral

SPEED/INTENSITY (slang)

nitroslow

Lacking in speed

sluggish · mild · tame · leisurely · sedate

Phrases
Family

nitroglycerin, nitrogen, nitrocellulose, nitros

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG