Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms & one oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation 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 petrol booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is release & helps combust the cars ordinary petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide available here is for food and drink purposes. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other culinary applications.