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-ness (&?;). [AS. -ness, -nyss, -
nys; akin to OS. -nissi, nussi, D. -nis,
OHG. -nissa, -nassī, -nussī, G. -
nis, -niss, Goth. -inasus.] A suffix used to
form abstract nouns expressive of quality or state; as,
goodness, greatness.

Ness"ler*ize (?), v. t. [From
Nessler, the chemist.] (Chem.) To treat or test,
as a liquid, with a solution of mercuric iodide in potassium iodide
and potassium hydroxide, which is called Nessler's solution or
Nessler's test, and is used to detect the presence of
ammonia.

Nest (?), n. [AS. nest; akin to
D. & G. nest, Sw. näste, L. nidus, for
nisdus, Skr. nī&?;a resting place, nest; cf.
Lith. lizdas, Arm. neiz, Gael. & Ir. nead. Prob.
from the particle ni down, Skr. ni + the root of E.
sit, and thus orig., a place to sit down in. √ 264. See
Nether, and Sit, and cf. Eyas,
Nidification, Nye.


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