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nanometer [nan o me ter]

A distance of one billionth of a meter.

niacin [nye uh sin]

Part of Vitamin B3; the body requires Niacin in order to convert food into energy and maintain normal functioning of the skin, nerves and digestive system.

nicotine [nick' o teen]

the addictive substance in cigarettes

nitrate [ni trate]

nutrients and inorganic fertilizer that enter the water supply from agricultural, industrial, and waste dump sites

nutrient [new' tree ent]

A substance or part of a substance that provides nourishment or fuel to support life.