Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for anesthesia and pain relief by medical professionals & dentists. 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 broken off & helps burn the cars ordinary fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide available here is for food & drink uses. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and lots of other culinary uses.