n-

/ˈɛn-//ˌɛn-/

prefix

Indicating an arbitrary number of elements.

OriginGerman n- →
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Meanings

n-1

prefix
  1. human sciencesIndicating an arbitrary number of elements.

n-2

prefix
  1. chemistryThe normal-form of a functional group (or molecule), being the long-chain form (the unbranched chain).

N-3

prefix
  1. chemistrythe functional group that carries this prefix is attached to a nitrogen atom on the parent molecular segment

Origin

n- · prefix

  1. Germann-
  2. Englishn-

Abbreviation of number. Borrowed from German n-.

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n- · prefix

Abbreviation of normal.

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N- · prefix

Abbreviation of nitrogen.

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Translations

French n-
  • n-normal-form of a functional group (or molecule), being the long-chain form (unbranched chain)
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APA

n-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/n-

MLA

“n-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/n-. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “n-,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/n-.

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