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  2. Recreational use of nitrous oxide - Wikipedia

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    Nitrous oxide (N 2 O), commonly referred to as laughing gas, along with various street names, is an inert gas which can induce euphoria, dissociation, hallucinogenic states of mind, and relaxation when inhaled. [1] Nitrous oxide has no acute biochemical or cellular toxicity and is not metabolized in humans or other mammals.

  3. Kids are inhaling ‘Galaxy Gas’ to get high. Here’s what ...

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    Inhaling nitrous oxide from Galaxy Gas products is the latest trend among kids who misuse laughing gas for a quick high. ... professional is a good idea — somebody who has experience in ...

  4. Nitrous oxide - Wikipedia

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    Nitrous oxide (dinitrogen oxide or dinitrogen monoxide), commonly known as laughing gas, nitrous, or factitious air, among others, [4] is a chemical compound, an oxide of nitrogen with the formula N 2 O. At room temperature, it is a colourless non-flammable gas, and has a slightly sweet scent and taste. [4]

  5. Teens Are Inhaling ‘Galaxy Gas’ to Get High, but What Is It?

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    Nitrous oxide is commonly used as an inhaled sedative tool in medical procedures, the Cleveland Clinic explains. When used safely and under medical supervision, it can help a patient feel calm and ...

  6. What is Galaxy Gas? New 'whippets' trend with nitrous oxide ...

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    "Nitrous oxide is commonly used in food and beverage products and by professional chefs to create creamier, tastier cold brew coffees, desserts, sauces and more," the statement, provided by Galaxy ...

  7. Whipped-cream charger - Wikipedia

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    Whipped cream from a nitrous oxide dispenser, on a slice of pumpkin pie. Nitrous oxide is used because it dissolves easily into the cream, and does not cause the cream to oxidize while it is in the can. The cream must have a minimum fat content of 28% to produce whipped cream with a dispenser.

  8. What does Galaxy Gas do? Are the nitrous oxide gas ... - AOL

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    Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation and pain relief, according to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. The gas may be used by medical professionals for sedation during minor medical procedures ...

  9. Horace Wells - Wikipedia

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    Wells first witnessed the effects of nitrous oxide on December 10, 1844, when he and his wife Elizabeth attended a demonstration by Gardner Quincy Colton billed in the Hartford Courant as "A Grand Exhibition of the Effects Produced by Inhaling Nitrous Oxide, Exhilarating, or Laughing Gas." The demonstration took place at Union Hall, Hartford.