Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms & one oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly 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 fuel booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at lowwer temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is release & helps burn the cars normal petrol and release more power.
The nitrous oxide available here is for culinary uses. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and lots of other foodcooking applications.