nitrator
a reaction vessel in which nitration takes place
a device for spreading nitrate fertilizer on the soil

nitrators
plural of nitrator

nitrider
A machine that carries out nitriding.

nitriders
plural of nitrider

nitrocefin
chromogenic cephalosporin used for detection of beta-lactamase activity

nitrocephin
Alternative form of nitrocefin.

nitrofuran
A class of drug, derived from furan, used to inhibit bacterial growth.

nitrofurans
plural of nitrofuran

nitrometer
An apparatus for determining the amount of nitrogen or some of its compounds in a substance.

nitrometers
plural of nitrometer

nitrosobenzene
the nitroso derivative of benzene C₆H₅-NO; it is used to make azo compounds

nitrosonaphthol
Any of the three isomeric derivatives of naphthalene, C₁₀H₆(NOH)₂, used for colorimetric assays, such as testing for tyrosine, and in the manufacture of dyes.

nitrosonaphthols
plural of nitrosonaphthol

nitrostarch
An explosive powder prepared by the nitration of starch; used for demolition.

nitrostarches
plural of nitrostarch

nobori
A type of Japanese banner, originally used to identify waring factions, but now used as advertising etc.

nockies
Binoculars.

noctograph
A form of stylus that helps a blind person to write.
A device for recording the progress of a nightwatchman on his beat.

noctographs
plural of noctograph

noctovisor
A device for displaying noctovision.

noctovisors
plural of noctovisor

nocturlabe
An instrument for navigation, or telling the time, at night, by measuring the position of stars relative to the pole star

nocturlabes
plural of nocturlabe

node
A knot, knob, protuberance or swelling.
The point where the orbit of a planet, as viewed from the Sun, intersects the ecliptic. The ascending and descending nodes refer respectively to the points where the planet moves from South to North and N to S; their respective symbols are ☊ and ☋.
A leaf node.
A computer or other device attached to a network.
The point at which the lines of a funicular machine meet from different angular directions.
The point at which a curve crosses itself, being a double point of the curve. See crunode and acnode.
A similar point on a surface, where there is more than one tangent-plane.
A vertex or a leaf in a graph of a network, or other element in a data structure.
A hard concretion or incrustation which forms upon bones attacked with rheumatism, gout, or syphilis; sometimes also, a swelling in the neighborhood of a joint.
A point along a standing wave where the wave has minimal amplitude.
The knot, intrigue, or plot of a dramatic work.
A hole in the gnomon of a sundial, through which passes the ray of light which marks the hour of the day, the parallels of the Sun's declination, its place in the ecliptic, etc.
The word of interest in a KWIC, surrounded by left and right cotexts.
A region of an electric circuit connected only by (ideal) wires (i.e. the voltage between any two points on the same node must be zero).
A point in a parse tree that can be assigned a syntactic category label.
A point in a cladogram from which two clades branch, representing the presumed ancestor.

nodename
Synonym of hostname.

nodenames
plural of nodename

nodes
plural of node

nodulisporamide
Any derivative of nodulisporic acid that is used to kill fleas, especially in animal fur

nodulisporamides
plural of nodulisporamide

noematograph
An instrument for recording the time of physical processes, having a manually operated cylinder covered in paper which is struck by a percussion hammer and registers its vibrations by means of a spring.

noematographs
plural of noematograph

noggin
A small mug, cup or ladle; the contents of such a container.
A small measure of spirits equivalent to a gill.
The head.
A signalling molecule involved in embryo development, producing large heads at high concentrations.
Alternative form of nogging (“horizontal beam; rough brick masonry”).

noggings
plural of nogging

nohkan
A transverse flute used to accompany Japanese noh theater.

nomenclature
A set of rules used for forming the names or terms in a particular field of arts or sciences.
A set of names or terms.
A name.

nomenclatures
plural of nomenclature

nonachlazine
A particular phenothiazine drug used to treat ischemia.

nonant
One of the nine sections made by dividing an area with two perpendicular sets of two parallel lines.
One ninth of a circle or disc; a sector with an angle of 40°.
A theoretical measuring device with a graduated arc of 40° used in locating an altitude.

nonants
plural of nonant.

nondenial
A (possibly evasive) statement that is not a denial.

nondenials
plural of nondenial

nondevice
The absence of a device.
Something that is not a device.

nonholiday
A day that is not a holiday; a working day.

nonholidays
plural of nonholiday

nonimplement
That which is not an implement.

nonimplements
plural of nonimplement

nonius
A device for adjusting the accuracy of mathematical instruments, later superseded by the vernier.

noniuses
plural of nonius

nonprogrammable
Not programmable; unprogrammable.

nonprogrammables
plural of nonprogrammable

nonrechargeable
Alternative form of non-rechargeable.

nonrechargeables
plural of nonrechargeable

nookie
Sex or other sexual activity, especially if illicit.
An attractive woman, when considered as a sex object.

nookies
plural of nookie

norethynodrel
A steroidal progestin used to treat gynecological and menstrual disorders and as an oral contraceptive.

noretynodrel
Alternative form of norethynodrel.

noria
A treadwheel with attached buckets, used to raise and deposit water.
Any mechanism using buckets to raise water to an aqueduct.

norias
plural of noria

norsel
A short piece of line used to attach fishing hooks, lines and nets.

norsels
plural of norsel

noseclip
A device that holds a person's nostrils closed to prevent water from entering, or air from escaping, during swimming and other aquatic activities.

noseclips
plural of noseclip

nosepin
Any of various decorative ornaments that are worn at the end of the nose.
A removable pin that attaches to the nose or tip of a device.

nosepins
plural of nosepin

nostepinde
Alternative form of nostepinne.

nostepindes
plural of nostepinde

nostepinne
A tool used to wind yarn into a ball for use in knitting, crocheting, or weaving.

nostepinnes
plural of nostepinne

nostrummonger
A supplier of nostrums or ineffective remedies; a quack.

nostrummongers
plural of nostrummonger.

notepaper
Relatively small writing paper used for writing notes or letters; often provided with matching envelopes.

notepapers
plural of notepaper

notif
notification (from an electronic device)

notifs
plural of notif

notion
Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.
A sentiment; an opinion.
Sense; mind.
An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack.
Any small article used in sewing and haberdashery, either for attachment to garments or as a tool, such as a button, zipper, or thimble.
Inclination; intention; predisposition; disposition.
Pretentiousness or overambition.

notions
plural of notion

noxytiolin
An antiinfective used for irrigation of the peritoneum.

nucleocounter
A device that counts nucleated cells

nucleocounters
plural of nucleocounter

nucleocuvette
A cuvette used in nucleofection

nucleocuvettes
plural of nucleocuvette

nucleofactor
Misspelling of nucleofector.

nucleofector
the device used in nucleofection

nucleofectors
plural of nucleofector

nucleofuges
plural of nucleofuge

nucleoporator
A device used in nucleoporation

nucleoporators
plural of nucleoporator

nudge
A gentle push.
A feature of instant messaging software used to get the attention of another user, as by shaking the conversation window or playing a sound.
The rotation by one step of a fruit machine reel of the player's choice.
The use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.

nudges
plural of nudge

nug
A lump; a block.