neutron
neutron: n. an elementary particle of about the same mass as a proton but without an electric charge, present in all atomic nuclei except those of ordinary hydrogen. øneutron bomb a bomb producing neutrons and little blast, causing damage to life but little destruction to property. neutron star a very dense star composed mainly of neutrons. [NEUTRAL + -ON]
nationalism
nationalism: n.
1 a patriotic feeling, principles, etc. b an extreme form of this; chauvinism.
2 a policy of national independence. øønationalist n. & adj. nationalistic adj. nationalistically adv.
nautical
nautical: adj. of or concerning sailors or navigation; naval; maritime. ønautical almanac a yearbook containing astronomical and tidal information for navigators etc. nautical mile a unit of approx. 2,025 yards (1,852 metres): also called sea mile. øønautically adv. [F nautique or f. L nauticus f. Gk nautikos f. nautes sailor f. naus ship]
newspaper
newspaper: n.
1 a printed publication (usu. daily or weekly) containing news, advertisements, correspondence, etc.
2 the sheets of paper forming this (wrapped in newspaper).
naiveness
nubile
nubile: adj. (of a woman) marriageable or sexually attractive. øønubility [L nubilis f. nubere become the wife of]
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