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Non"one (?), n. [Nonane + -
one, suffix denoting the third degree of unsaturation.]
(Chem.) Any one of several metameric unsaturated
hydrocarbons (C₉H₁₄) of the valylene
series.

Non`ox*yg"e*nous (?), a. (Chem.)
Without oxygen; characterized by the absence of oxygen; as, a
nonoxygenous alkaloid.

Non`pa*reil" (?), n. [See
Nonpareil, a. ]

1. Something of unequaled excellence; a
peerless thing or person; a nonesuch; -- often used as a
name.

2. [F. nonpareille.] (Print.) A
size of type next smaller than minion and next larger than
agate (or ruby).

&fist; This line is printed in the type called
nonpareil.

3. (Zoöl.) (a) A
beautifully colored finch (Passerina ciris), native of the
Southern United States. The male has the head and neck deep blue,
rump and under parts bright red, back and wings golden green, and the
tail bluish purple.


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