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Revolution in the air: how laughing gas changed the world
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From Chloroform to Laughing Gas
This chapter explores the transition from chloroform to nitrous oxide as an anesthetic in the early 20th century, highlighting the dangers of chloroform and the safety of nitrous oxide. It traces the innovative use of nitrous oxide in both medical settings and culinary applications, including its unexpected role in whipped cream production.
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