English Explanatory Dictionary

n-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. Indicating an arbitrary number of elements.
prefix
  1. The normal-form of a functional group (or molecule), being the long-chain form (the unbranched chain).
prefix
  1. the functional group that carries this prefix is attached to a nitrogen atom on the parent molecular segment

Pronunciation

/ˈɛn-/ /ˌɛn-/

Word forms

n-

Etymology

Abbreviation of number. Borrowed from German n-.

Related words

N- iso- cyclo- N

Derived words

n-butyl- N-tert-butyl-
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