n

noun

1. a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

   Synonyms

   • nitrogen, N, atomic number 7

   Less specific

   • chemical element, element, gas

   More specific

   • azote, liquid nitrogen

   Made from

   • air

2. the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees

   Synonyms

   • north, due north, northward, N

   Less specific

   • cardinal compass point

3. a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 m/sec/sec to a mass of 1 kilogram; equal to 100,000 dynes

   Synonyms

   • newton, N

   Less specific

   • force unit

   Parts

   • dyne

   Part of

   • sthene

4. (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter

   Synonyms

   • normality, N

   Less specific

   • relative quantity

5. the 14th letter of the Roman alphabet

   Synonyms

   • N

   Less specific

   • letter, letter of the alphabet, alphabetic character

   Member of

   • Roman alphabet, Latin alphabet