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nanotechnology

the art of manipulating materials on a very small (atomic or molecular) scale for the purpose of building microscopic machinery

nascent

beginning to exist or recently developed

neologism

a new word or expression

nihilism

the belief that existence is meaningless, and the rejection of traditional conventions and values

nomenclature

a system of terms or names, especially in science or art

nonsectarian

not restricted to a single religious denomination

notarize

to certify a signature on a legal document, as by a notary public