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Not carrying on manufactures.

Not medullated; (Anat.) without a medulla or marrow, or without a medullary sheath; as, a nonmedullated nerve fiber.

One who is not a member.

State of not being a member.

ve, acid rather than basic properties; a metalloid; as, oxygen, sulphur, and chlorine are nonmetals.

Not metallic.

Not moral nor immoral; having no connection with morals; not in the sphere of morals or ethics; not ethical.

Not natural; unnatural.

A nun. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Absence of necessity; the quality or state of being unnecessary.

Devoid of nitrogen; as, a nonnitrogenous principle; a nonnitrogenous food. See the Note under Food, n., 1.

Without a nucleus.

A silly fellow; a ninny.

Neglect of obedience; failure to obey.

Neglect or failure to observe or fulfill.

Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling, nonane; as, nonoic acid, which is also called pelargonic acid. Cf. Pelargonic.

Any one of several metameric unsaturated hydrocarbons (C9H14) of the valylene series.

Without oxygen; characterized by the absence of oxygen; as, a nonoxygenous alkaloid.

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

Neglect or failure to pay.