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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: atomic number 7, nitrogen.
2.
The cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees.  Synonyms: due north, north, northward.
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.  Synonym: newton.
4.
(of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter.  Synonym: normality.
5.
The 14th letter of the Roman alphabet.



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