Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms & one oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation & pain relief by medical doctors & 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 low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached & helps burn the cars normal fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for food & drink uses. It can be used as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & lots of other culinary uses.