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A nuclear reactor is an apparatus in which nuclear fission may be initiated, maintained, and controlled to produce energy, conduct research, or produce fissile material for nuclear explosives.

nuclear tests are government tests carried out to supply information required for the design and improvement of nuclear weapons, and to study the phenomena and effects associated with

In the environmental context, a nuisance refers to activities or conditions that interfere with the use or enjoyment of land and can include a wide range of disturbances such as noise, pollution, or the obstruction of natural resources. Environmental nuisances are significant because they can harm human health, degrade the quality of life, and disrupt ecosystems.

A Numeric Biocriteria is numerical indices that describe expected attainable Community attributes for different designated

A Nursery is the growth phase immediately after weaning until pigs enter the Grow-Finish building.

Deutsch: Nährstoff / Español: Nutriente / Português: Nutriente / Français: Nutriment / Italiano: Nutriente /

A Nutrient is any substance, such as fertilizer, phosphorous, and nitrogen compounds, that enhances the growth of plants and animals.

Nutrient cycle see biogeochemical cycle

Deutsch: Ernährung / Español: Nutrición / Português: Nutrição / Français: Nutrition / Italiano: Nutrizione

Nutrition in the environmental context refers to the interrelationship between food production, consumption, and the environmental impacts of agricultural systems. It involves understanding how food choices, farming practices, and global food supply chains affect ecological sustainability, resource use, and climate change. Environmental nutrition focuses on promoting diets that are not only healthy for individuals but also sustainable for the planet, balancing human nutritional needs with the preservation of natural ecosystems.

A Nymph is the immature form of an insect that transforms through incomplete metamorphosis.