ALL meanings of nitrogen narcosis
ni·tro·gen nar·co·sis
N n - noun nitrogen narcosis a semistupor, lightheadedness, or euphoria experienced by deep-sea divers when nitrogen from air enters the blood at higher than atmospheric pressure. 1
- noun nitrogen narcosis reduction in the ability to think clearly and react quickly, caused by increased air pressure which increases the concentration of nitrogen in the body tissue and brain: a special concern of deep-sea divers 0