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   n-type semiconductor
         n 1: a semiconductor in which electrical conduction is due
               chiefly to the movement of electrons

English Dictionary: native sulphur by the DICT Development Group
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
native Australian
n
  1. a dark-skinned member of a race of people living in Australia when Europeans arrived
    Synonym(s): Aborigine, Abo, Aboriginal, native Australian, Australian Aborigine
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
native cat
n
  1. carnivorous arboreal cat-like marsupials of Australia and Tasmania
    Synonym(s): native cat, Dasyurus viverrinus
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
native cranberry
n
  1. small prostrate or ascending shrub having scarlet flowers and succulent fruit resembling cranberries; sometimes placed in genus Styphelia
    Synonym(s): native cranberry, groundberry, ground-berry, cranberry heath, Astroloma humifusum, Styphelia humifusum
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
native speaker
n
  1. a speaker of a particular language who has spoken that language since earliest childhood; "native speakers of French"
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
native sulfur
n
  1. an old name for sulfur [syn: brimstone, native sulfur, native sulphur]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
native sulphur
n
  1. an old name for sulfur [syn: brimstone, native sulfur, native sulphur]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
nativism
n
  1. the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation)
  2. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
nativist
adj
  1. advocating the perpetuation of native societies; "the old nativist prejudice against the foreign businessman"; "the nativistic faith preaches the old values"- C.K.Kluckhohn
    Synonym(s): nativist, nativistic
  2. of or relating to or advocating nativism; "nativist theories"; "the traditional controversy between the nativistic and empiristic theories"
    Synonym(s): nativist, nativistic
n
  1. a philosopher who subscribes to nativism
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
nativistic
adj
  1. advocating the perpetuation of native societies; "the old nativist prejudice against the foreign businessman"; "the nativistic faith preaches the old values"- C.K.Kluckhohn
    Synonym(s): nativist, nativistic
  2. of or relating to or advocating nativism; "nativist theories"; "the traditional controversy between the nativistic and empiristic theories"
    Synonym(s): nativist, nativistic
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
net fish
v
  1. fish with nets
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
nidifugous
adj
  1. (of birds) leaving the nest shortly after hatching [ant: nidicolous]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
nitpick
v
  1. be overly critical; criticize minor details
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
nitpicker
n
  1. someone who makes small and unjustified criticisms
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
notebook
n
  1. a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
  2. a small compact portable computer
    Synonym(s): notebook, notebook computer
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
notebook computer
n
  1. a small compact portable computer [syn: notebook, notebook computer]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
notebook entry
n
  1. an entry in a notebook
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Nothofagus
n
  1. beeches of temperate southern hemisphere except Africa: southern beech
    Synonym(s): Nothofagus, genus Nothofagus
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Nothofagus cuninghamii
n
  1. large evergreen tree of Tasmania [syn: myrtle beech, Nothofagus cuninghamii]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Nothofagus dombeyi
n
  1. Chilean evergreen whose leafy boughs are used for thatching
    Synonym(s): Coigue, Nothofagus dombeyi
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Nothofagus menziesii
n
  1. New Zealand beech with usually pale silvery bark [syn: silver beech, Nothofagus menziesii]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Nothofagus obliqua
n
  1. tall deciduous South American tree [syn: roble beech, Nothofagus obliqua]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Nothofagus procera
n
  1. large Chilean timber tree yielding coarse lumber [syn: rauli beech, Nothofagus procera]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Nothofagus solanderi
n
  1. New Zealand forest tree [syn: black beech, {Nothofagus solanderi}]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Nothofagus truncata
n
  1. tall New Zealand tree yielding very hard wood [syn: {hard beech}, Nothofagus truncata]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
notification
n
  1. an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
    Synonym(s): presentment, notification
  2. informing by words
    Synonym(s): telling, apprisal, notification
  3. a request for payment; "the notification stated the grace period and the penalties for defaulting"
    Synonym(s): notification, notice
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Seal \Seal\ (s[emac]l), n. [OE. sele, AS. seolh; akin to OHG.
      selah, Dan. s[91]l, Sw. sj[84]l, Icel. selr.] (Zo[94]l.)
      Any aquatic carnivorous mammal of the families {Phocid[91]}
      and {Otariid[91]}.
  
      Note: Seals inhabit seacoasts, and are found principally in
               the higher latitudes of both hemispheres. There are
               numerous species, bearing such popular names as {sea
               lion}, {sea leopard}, {sea bear}, or {ursine seal},
               {fur seal}, and {sea elephant}. The bearded seal
               ({Erignathus barbatus}), the hooded seal ({Cystophora
               crustata}), and the ringed seal ({Phoca f[d2]tida}),
               are northern species. See also {Eared seal}, {Harp
               seal}, and {Fur seal}, under {Eared}, {Harp}, {Monk},
               and {Fur}. Seals are much hunted for their skins and
               fur, and also for their oil, which in some species is
               very abundant.
  
      {Harbor seal} (Zo[94]l.), the common seal ({Phoca vitulina}).
            It inhabits both the North Atlantic and the North Pacific
            Ocean, and often ascends rivers; -- called also {marbled
            seal}, {native seal}, {river seal}, {bay seal}, {land
            seal}, {sea calf}, {sea cat}, {sea dog}, {dotard},
            {ranger}, {selchie}, {tangfish}.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Koala \Ko*a"la\, n.
      A tailless marsupial ({Phascolarctos cinereus}), found in
      Australia. The female carries her young on the back of her
      neck. Called also {Australian bear}, {native bear}, and
      {native sloth}.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
  
  
            Courage is native to you.                           --Jowett
                                                                              (Thucyd. ).
  
      6. Naturally related; cognate; connected (with). [R.]
  
                     the head is not more native to the heart, . . . Than
                     is the throne of Denmark to thy father. --Shak.
  
      7. (Min.)
            (a) Found in nature uncombined with other elements; as,
                  native silver.
            (b) Found in nature; not artificial; as native sodium
                  chloride.
  
      {Native American party}. See under {American}, a.
  
      {Native bear} (Zo[94]l.), the koala.
  
      {Native bread} (Bot.), a large underground fungus, of
            Australia ({Mylitta australis}), somewhat resembling a
            truffle, but much larger.
  
      {Native devil}. (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Tasmanian devil}, under
            {Devil}.
  
      {Native hen} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian rail ({Tribonyx
            Mortierii}).
  
      {Native pheasant}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Leipoa}.
  
      {Native rabbit} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian marsupial
            ({Perameles lagotis}) resembling a rabbit in size and
            form.
  
      {Native sloth} (Zo[94]l.), the koala.
  
      {Native thrush} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian singing bird
            ({Pachycephala olivacea}); -- called also {thickhead}.
  
      {Native turkey} (Zo[94]l.), the Australian bustard
            ({Choriotis australis}); -- called also {bebilya}.
  
      Syn: Natural; natal; original; congential.
  
      Usage: {Native}, {Natural}, {Natal}. natural refers to the
                  nature of a thing, or that which springs therefrom;
                  native, to one's birth or origin; as, a native
                  country, language, etc.; natal, to the circumstances
                  of one's birth; as, a natal day, or star. Native
                  talent is that which is inborn; natural talent is that
                  which springs from the structure of the mind. Native
                  eloquence is the result of strong innate emotion;
                  natural eloquence is opposed to that which is studied
                  or artifical.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Koala \Ko*a"la\, n.
      A tailless marsupial ({Phascolarctos cinereus}), found in
      Australia. The female carries her young on the back of her
      neck. Called also {Australian bear}, {native bear}, and
      {native sloth}.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
  
  
            Courage is native to you.                           --Jowett
                                                                              (Thucyd. ).
  
      6. Naturally related; cognate; connected (with). [R.]
  
                     the head is not more native to the heart, . . . Than
                     is the throne of Denmark to thy father. --Shak.
  
      7. (Min.)
            (a) Found in nature uncombined with other elements; as,
                  native silver.
            (b) Found in nature; not artificial; as native sodium
                  chloride.
  
      {Native American party}. See under {American}, a.
  
      {Native bear} (Zo[94]l.), the koala.
  
      {Native bread} (Bot.), a large underground fungus, of
            Australia ({Mylitta australis}), somewhat resembling a
            truffle, but much larger.
  
      {Native devil}. (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Tasmanian devil}, under
            {Devil}.
  
      {Native hen} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian rail ({Tribonyx
            Mortierii}).
  
      {Native pheasant}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Leipoa}.
  
      {Native rabbit} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian marsupial
            ({Perameles lagotis}) resembling a rabbit in size and
            form.
  
      {Native sloth} (Zo[94]l.), the koala.
  
      {Native thrush} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian singing bird
            ({Pachycephala olivacea}); -- called also {thickhead}.
  
      {Native turkey} (Zo[94]l.), the Australian bustard
            ({Choriotis australis}); -- called also {bebilya}.
  
      Syn: Natural; natal; original; congential.
  
      Usage: {Native}, {Natural}, {Natal}. natural refers to the
                  nature of a thing, or that which springs therefrom;
                  native, to one's birth or origin; as, a native
                  country, language, etc.; natal, to the circumstances
                  of one's birth; as, a natal day, or star. Native
                  talent is that which is inborn; natural talent is that
                  which springs from the structure of the mind. Native
                  eloquence is the result of strong innate emotion;
                  natural eloquence is opposed to that which is studied
                  or artifical.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Native steel \Na"tive steel\
      A sort of steel which has been found where a burning coal
      seam had reduced and carbonized adjacent iron ore.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Nativity \Na*tiv"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Nativies}. [F. nativit[82], L.
      nativitas. See {Native}, and cf. {Na[8b]vet[90]}.]
      1. The coming into life or into the world; birth; also, the
            circumstances attending birth, as time, place, manner,
            etc. --Chaucer.
  
                     I have served him from the hour of my nativity.
                                                                              --Shak.
  
                     Thou hast left . . . the land of thy nativity.
                                                                              --Ruth ii. 11.
  
                     These in their dark nativity the deep Shall yield
                     us, pregnant with infernal flame.      --Milton.
  
      2. (Fine Arts) A picture representing or symbolizing the
            early infancy of Christ. The simplest form is the babe in
            a rude cradle, and the heads of an ox and an ass to
            express the stable in which he was born.
  
      3. (Astrol.) A representation of the positions of the
            heavenly bodies as the moment of one's birth, supposed to
            indicate his future destinies; a horoscope.
  
      {The Nativity}, the birth or birthday of Christ; Christmas
            day.
  
      {To}
  
      {cast, [or] calculate},
  
      {one's nativity} (Astrol.), to find out and represent the
            position of the heavenly bodies at the time of one's
            birth.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Nativism \Na"tiv*ism\, n.
      1. The disposition to favor the native inhabitants of a
            country, in preference to immigrants from foreign
            countries.
  
      2. (Philos.) The doctrine of innate ideas, or that the mind
            possesses forms of thought independent of sensation.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Nativist \Na"tiv*ist\, n.
      An advocate of nativism.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Nativistic \Na`tiv*is"tic\, a.
      Relating to nativism.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Netfish \Net"fish`\, n. (Zo[94]l.)
      An astrophyton.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Nidificate \Nid"i*fi*cate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Nidificated};
      p. pr. & vb. n. {Nidificating}.] [L. nidificare, nidificatum;
      nidus nest + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See {-fy}, and cf.
      {nest}.]
      To make a nest.
  
               Where are the fishes which nidificated in trees?
                                                                              --Lowell.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Nidificate \Nid"i*fi*cate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Nidificated};
      p. pr. & vb. n. {Nidificating}.] [L. nidificare, nidificatum;
      nidus nest + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See {-fy}, and cf.
      {nest}.]
      To make a nest.
  
               Where are the fishes which nidificated in trees?
                                                                              --Lowell.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Nidificate \Nid"i*fi*cate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Nidificated};
      p. pr. & vb. n. {Nidificating}.] [L. nidificare, nidificatum;
      nidus nest + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See {-fy}, and cf.
      {nest}.]
      To make a nest.
  
               Where are the fishes which nidificated in trees?
                                                                              --Lowell.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Nidification \Nid`i*fi*ca"tion\, n. [Cf. F. nidification.]
      The act or process of building a nest.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Sneeze \Sneeze\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sneezed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
      {Sneezing}.] [OE. snesen; of uncertain origin; cf. D. snuse
      to sniff, E. neese, and AS. fne[a2]san.]
      To emit air, chiefly through the nose, audibly and violently,
      by a kind of involuntary convulsive force, occasioned by
      irritation of the inner membrane of the nose.
  
      {Not to be sneezed at}, not to be despised or contemned; not
            to be treated lightly. [Colloq.] [bd]He had to do with old
            women who were not to be sneezed at.[b8] --Prof. Wilson.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Notebook \Note"book`\, n.
      1. A book in which notes or memorandums are written.
  
      2. A book in which notes of hand are registered.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Notification \No`ti*fi*ca"tion\, n. [Cf. F. notification. See
      {Notify}.]
      1. The act of notifying, or giving notice; the act of making
            known; especially, the act of giving official notice or
            information to the public or to individuals, corporations,
            companies, or societies, by words, by writing, or by other
            means.
  
      2. Notice given in words or writing, or by signs.
  
      3. The writing which communicates information; an
            advertisement, or citation, etc.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Nudification \Nu`di*fi*ca"tion\, n. [L. nudus naked + -ficare
      (in comp.) to make. See {-fy}.]
      The act of making nude.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Nutpecker \Nut"peck`er\, n. (Zo[94]l.)
      The nuthatch.

From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
   native compiler
  
      A {compiler} which runs on the computer
      for which it is producing {machine code}, in contrast to a
      {cross-compiler}, which produces code for a different
      computer.
  
      (1995-11-04)
  
  

From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
   NetBIOS
  
      An {applications programming interface} (API) which activates
      {network} operations on {IBM PC} compatibles running under
      {Microsoft}'s {DOS}.   It is a set of network commands that the
      application program issues in order to transmit and receive
      data to another {host} on the network.   The commands are
      interpreted by a {network control program} or {network
      operating system} that is NetBIOS compatible.   See
      {NetBOLLIX}.
  
  

From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
   NetBIOS Frames Control Protocol
  
      (NBFCP, NBF protocol, originally "NetBEUI
      protocol")
  
      [RFC 2097]
  
      [What is it?]
  
      (1997-05-10)
  
  

From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
   NetBios over TCP/IP
  
      (NBT) A protocol supporting {NetBIOS} services in a
      {TCP/IP} environment, defined by {RFCs} 1001 and 1002.
  
      (1997-07-04)
  
  

From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
   notebook
  
      1. {laptop computer}.
  
      2. {Labtech Notebook}.
  
      (1998-01-05)
  
  

From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
   NTFS
  
      {NT File System}
  
  
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