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Naphta:

An oil distillate. Naphta is an intermediate product between gasoline and kerosene. It is known as a light product because of the low molecular weight of the hydrocarbons making it up.

Natura 2000:

a European network of protected natural areas intended primarily to help sustain biodiversity (see this term) in the European Union.

Neutrino:

An electrically neutral particle whose mass is assumed to be zero.

Neutron:

A particle of neutral electric charge, made up of three quarks. A neutron is one component of the nucleus of an atom.

Nitrogen (symbol N):

Simple nonmetallic element that constitutes nearly four fifths of the air by volume. Nitrogen is one of the chief elements required by plant and animals for their nourishment.