What compound is commonly called laughing gas?

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anor277
Aug 21, 2016

#N_2O" nitrous oxide"#.

Explanation:

#N_2O# used to be employed by dentists as an anaesthetic. I do not think it is used as often now because they seem to have better drugs. Mind you, if you go to a club or a rave often you see people pushing the gas in balloons.

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