Section M, N, and O

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[Nonane +
ethylene.] (Chem.) Any one of a series of
metameric, unsaturated hydrocarbons C₉H₁₈ of
the ethylene series.

Non`y*len"ic (?), a. (Chem.)
Of, pertaining to, related to, or designating, nonylene or its
compounds; as, nonylenic acid.

No*nyl"ic (?), a. (Chem.)
Of, pertaining to, or designating, nonyl or its compounds; as,
nonylic acid.

Noo"dle (?), n. [Cf. Noddle,
Noddy.] A simpleton; a blockhead; a stupid person; a
ninny. [Low]

The chuckling grin of noodles.

Sydney Smith.

Noo"dle, n. [G. nudel
vermicelli.] A thin strip of dough, made with eggs, rolled up,
cut into small pieces, and used in soup.

Nook (?), n. [OE. nok; cf. Gael.
& Ir. niuc.] A narrow place formed by an angle in bodies
or between bodies; a corner; a recess; a secluded retreat.

How couldst thou find this dark, sequestered
nook?

Milton.

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