N (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The newton is a derived unit of force that can be expressed in terms of base units of mass, length, and time.
- A force of one newton is applied to an object when a mass of one kilogram is accelerated at one meter per second squared.
- In order to achieve the required level of precision, the engineers used a scale calibrated in newtons to measure the forces involved in the experiment.
- To lift the massive stone block into place, the construction crew applied a force of 50,000 newtons using a system of pulleys and levers.
- When expressed in terms of newtons, the maximum force that the safety harness could withstand was calculated to be significantly higher than the estimated forces generated by the accident.
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Meaning 2
(of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter.
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 3
The 14th letter of the Roman alphabet.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
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.
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Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 5
The cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The hikers used the North Star to guide them north.
- North America is home to many diverse cultures.
- The explorers traveled north to reach the Arctic Circle.
- In geography, north is the direction towards the North Pole.
- The pilot set a course due north to reach the destination.