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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

nitro

/ˈnaɪtroʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does nitro mean?

noun

A chemical compound consisting of nitrogen and oxygen, highly flammable and used as a propellant in rockets and engines. A slang term for something that is exciting or thrilling.

Example

"The fireworks exploded with a loud nitro sound, lighting up the night sky."

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