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- English Word Nitroso- Definition (/ / /). (Chem.) A prefix (also used adjectively) designating the group or radical NO, called the nitroso group, or its compounds.
- English Word Nitrosyl Definition the radical NO, called also the nitroso group. The term is sometimes loosely used to designate certain nitro compounds; as, nitrosyl sulphuric acid. Used also adjectively.
- English Word Nitrosylic Definition Of, pertaining to, or containing, nitrosyl; as, nitrosylic acid.
- English Word Nitrous Definition Of, pertaining to, or containing, niter; of the quality of niter, or resembling it.
- English Word Nitrous Definition Of, pertaining to, or designating, any one of those compounds in which nitrogen has a relatively lower valence as contrasted with nitric compounds.
- English Word Nitroxyl Definition The group NO2, usually called the nitro group.
- English Word Nitrum Definition Niter.
- English Word Nitry Definition Nitrous.
- English Word Nitryl Definition A name sometimes given to the nitro group or radical.
- English Word Nitter Definition The horselouse; an insect that deposits nits on horses.
- English Word Nittily Definition Lousily.
- English Word Nittings Definition The refuse of good ore.
- English Word Nitty Definition Full of nits.
- English Word Nitty Definition Shining; elegant; spruce.
- English Word Nival Definition Abounding with snow; snowy.
- English Word Niveous Definition Snowy; resembling snow; partaking of the qualities of snow.
- English Word Nivose Definition The fourth month of the French republican calendar [1792-1806]. It commenced December 21, and ended January 19. See VendEmiaire.
- English Word Nix Definition One of a class of water spirits, commonly described as of a mischievous disposition.
- English Word Nixie Definition See Nix.
- English Word Nizam Definition The title of the native sovereigns of Hyderabad, in India, since 1719.
- English Word No Definition Not any; not one; none.
- English Word No Definition Nay; not; not at all; not in any respect or degree; -- a word expressing negation, denial, or refusal. Before or after another negative, no is emphatic.
- English Word No Definition A refusal by use of the wordd no; a denial.
- English Word No Definition A negative vote; one who votes in the negative; as, to call for the ayes and noes; the noes have it.
- English Word No-man's land Definition A space amidships used to keep blocks, ropes, etc.; a space on a ship belonging to no one in particular to care for.
- English Word No-man's land Definition Fig.: An unclaimed space or time.
- English Word Noachian Definition Of or pertaining to the patriarch Noah, or to his time.
- English Word Noah Definition A patriarch of Biblical history, in the time of the Deluge.
- English Word Nob Definition The head.
- English Word Nob Definition A person in a superior position in life; a nobleman.