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laughing gas

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laugh·ing gas (lfng)
n.
Nitrous oxide, especially as used as an anesthetic.
laughing gas
nitrous oxide.
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Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is an odorless gas used by dentists as a painkiller, but when abused, it can be as dangerous as any other inhalant.
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Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is an odorless gas used by dentists as a painkiller, but when abused, it can be as dangerous as any other inhalant.
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