Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms & 1 oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for anesthesia and pain relief by medical doctors and dental professionals. It has also been misused by people for recreational purposes.
Another use for nitrous oxide gas is as a fuel booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is broken off & helps burn the cars normal fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide sold here is for cooking purposes. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & lots of other foodcooking uses.