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Deutsch: Nicht-kristalliner Kohlenstoff / Español: Carbono No Cristalino / Português: Carbono Não Cristalino / Français: Carbone Non Cristallin / Italiano: Carbonio Non Cristallino

Non-crystalline carbon in the industrial context refers to forms of carbon that do not have a regular atomic structure or crystalline lattice, unlike crystalline forms such as diamond and graphite. This category includes a wide variety of carbon materials with different properties and applications, ranging from amorphous carbon and carbon black to activated carbon and carbon fibers. Non-crystalline carbon is utilized across various industries for its unique properties, including high surface area, chemical stability, and electrical conductivity.

Deutsch: Natürliches Bauen / Español: Construcción Natural / Português: Construção Natural / Français: Construction Naturelle / Italiano: Costruzione Naturale

In the industrial and industry context, natural building refers to a construction philosophy and practice that emphasizes the use of locally sourced, non-toxic, and sustainable materials to create buildings that are environmentally responsible and healthy for occupants. This approach often incorporates traditional building techniques and aims to minimize the environmental impact of construction activities. Natural building is not only about the materials used but also encompasses the design and operational strategies that contribute to the sustainability of a structure throughout its lifecycle.

Deutsch: Nicht-Netz-Generator / Español: Generador No-Utilitario / Português: Gerador Não-Utilitário / Français: Générateur Non-Utilitaire / Italiano: Generatore Non-Utility /

Non-utility generator is a device that is connected to an electric utility system, that generates electricity specifically for those not owned by an electric utility.

Deutsch: N-Fluorbenzolsulfonimid / Español: N-Fluorobenzenosulfonimida / Português: N-Fluorobenzenossulfonimida / Français: N-Fluorobenzènesulfonimide / Italiano: N-Fluorobenzensulfonammide /

N-Fluorobenzenesulfonimide, often abbreviated as NFSI, is a chemical compound with significant applications in various industrial and chemical processes. This compound is known for its utility as a selective and powerful fluorination reagent. NFSI plays a crucial role in the introduction of fluorine atoms into organic molecules, making it valuable in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.

Nontransferable is the incapability of being assigned to another party; a credit card holder cannot give someone else the privilege of using his or her card.

In the industrial and industry context, NAPCS stands for the "North American Product Classification System ". It is a standard system for classifying products across North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The system is used by businesses, government agencies, and other organizations to collect and analyze data about the products being produced and sold.

Deutsch: Navigation

Navigation is a field of study that focuses on the process of monitoring and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle from one place to another. The field of navigation includes four general categories: land navigation, marine navigation, aeronautic navigation, and space navigation.

Deutsch: Natur / Español: Naturaleza / Português: Natureza / Français: Nature / Italiano: Natura
Nature, in the broadest sense, is equivalent to the natural, physical, or material world or universe. "Nature" refers to the phenomena of the physical world, and also to life in general. It ranges in scale from the subatomic to the cosmic.
The word nature is derived from the Latin word natura, or "essential qualities, innate disposition", and in ancient times, literally meant "birth".