Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and a single oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for sedation and pain relief by medical professionals and dentists. 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 cooler temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is broken off & helps combust the cars ordinary fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for culinary uses. It is used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking uses.