Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms and a single oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for sedation and 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 petrol booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at lowwer temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached and helps burn the cars normal petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide available here is for culinary uses. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and lots of other culinary applications.