Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation and pain relief by medical professionals 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 cooler temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached and helps burn the cars normal petrol and release more power.
The nitrous oxide available here is for culinary uses. It is used as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking uses.