KnowraNitrous oxideLinked fromLinked fromThe 51 pages that link to Nitrous oxide, each with the reason it gives.All 51Broader topic 8Related 29Compared with 14Greenhouse gas emissionsBroader topic: Fertilizer use and other human activities release this long-lived heat-trapping gas.Global warming potentialBroader topic: Its persistence and strong heat absorption give it a high GWP.Greenhouse gasBroader topic: Fertilizer use makes it a major greenhouse-gas emission source.Minimum alveolar concentrationBroader topic: Its MAC is high, so it is often considered alongside more potent volatile anesthetics.Inhalational anestheticBroader topic: It can reduce the required concentration of a co-administered volatile anesthetic.Air–sea gas exchangeBroader topic: Ocean production and consumption can make the sea either a source or sink of it.Aerosol propellantBroader topic: Its use in products such as whipped cream shows how propellant choice can suit a specific formulation.Agricultural pollutionBroader topic: Nitrogen fertilizer and manure can increase emissions of this long-lived gas.