Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for anesthesia & pain relief by medical professionals and dental professionals. It has also been misused by people for recreational reasons.
Another use for nitrous oxide gas is as a fuel booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at lowwer temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is release & helps burn the cars normal fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for culinary purposes. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and many other culinary uses.