English Words Starting With N

• nessler's reagent

  nounLow
  /ˈnɛsləz rɪˌeɪdʒ(ə)nt/A chemical solution used to detect the presence of ammonia and certain other nitrogen-containing compounds, typically producing a yellow or brown color.
• nesslerize

  verbVery low
  /ˈnɛsləraɪz/To treat a water sample with Nessler's reagent to determine the presence and concentration of ammonia.
• nessus

  nounVery Low (in mythological context); Technical/Medium (in cybersecurity context)
  /ˈnɛsəs/A mythical creature from Greek mythology, specifically a centaur who was killed by Heracles/Hercules and whose poisoned blood/tunic later caused Heracles' death.
• nest

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /nɛst/A structure built by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young, typically made of twigs and located in a tree or other elevated place.
• nest box

  nounLow to Medium
  /ˈnɛst ˌbɒks/A man-made, enclosed structure provided for birds or other animals to nest in.
• nest egg

  nounB2
  /ˈnest ˌeɡ/A sum of money saved for the future, especially for retirement.
• nest of drawers

  nounLow (Technical/Learned/Architectural/Obsolescent).
  /ˈnest əv ˈdrɔːz/A piece of furniture consisting of several small drawers stacked on top of one another, often in decreasing size.
• nesting

  nounC1
  /ˈnestɪŋ/The act of fitting something inside another thing of the same type, creating a hierarchical or layered structure.
• nesting table

  nounB2
  /ˈnɛstɪŋ ˈteɪb(ə)lz/A set of small tables designed to fit compactly one inside another for storage, usually of identical or graduated design.
• nestle

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈnes(ə)l/To settle or lie in a comfortable, warm, or snug position, often by pressing close against something.
• nestling

  nounB2 (medium-low frequency)
  /ˈnɛs(t)lɪŋ/A young bird that has not yet left the nest; a baby bird.
• nestor

  nounLow (literary, historical, or specialized contexts). It's a formal, often capitalized term, referencing its mythological origins.
  /ˈnɛstɔː/A wise and experienced older man; a trusted senior advisor or leader, especially one respected for judgment and counsel.
• nestorian

  nounVery Low (C2)
  /nɛˈstɔːrɪən/Relating to or characteristic of the theological doctrine, considered heretical by the mainstream church, associated with Nestorius (c.386–c.451), Patriarch of Constantinople, which emphasized the disunion between the human and divine natures of Jesus Christ.
• nestorianism

  nounC2
  /nɛˈstɔːrɪəˌnɪz(ə)m/A Christian theological doctrine, originating with Nestorius, Patriarch of Constantinople, which emphasizes the distinct separation between the divine and human natures of Jesus Christ.
• nestorius

  nounVery Low
  /nɛˈstɔːrɪəs/A 5th-century Archbishop of Constantinople, central figure in the Christological controversy.
• net

  nounverbverb-transitiveHigh (A2)
  /nɛt/A piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, rope, etc., used typically for catching fish, dividing a court in games, or for protection.
• net asset value

  nounC2
  /ˌnet ˈæset ˌvæljuː/The total value of a company's or fund's assets minus its liabilities, often expressed on a per-share basis.
• net assets

  plural-nounC1
  /ˌnet ˈæs.ets/The total value of a company's or individual's assets minus its total liabilities; essentially what the entity owns after accounting for what it owes.
• net blotch

  nounVery Low
  /ˌnɛt ˈblɒtʃ/A fungal disease of barley characterised by a network of dark brown streaks and blotches on the leaves.
• net book agreement

  nounVery Low
  /ˌnɛt ˈbʊk əˌɡriːmənt/A historical pricing agreement in the UK book trade that established a minimum retail price for new books, preventing discounting.

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