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niobium.

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Words nearby Nb

nazir, Nazirite, Nazis, Nazism, Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact, Nb, NBA, NBC, NBD, NbE, NBG

Other definitions for Nb (2 of 3)

NB¹

abbreviation

enby.

nonbinary (def. 3).

Other definitions for Nb (3 of 3)

NB²

or N.B.

abbreviation

New Brunswick, Canada (approved for postal use).

nota bene.

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How to use Nb in a sentence

NB: I have to say, you seem much calmer than many other authors with a debut novel out.
Historical Fiction: A Conversation Between Bruce Holsinger and Nancy Bilyeau|Nancy Bilyeau, Bruce Holsinger|March 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
NB: The details of what really happened are always so intriguing.
Historical Fiction: A Conversation Between Bruce Holsinger and Nancy Bilyeau|Nancy Bilyeau, Bruce Holsinger|March 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
NB: Prophecy is the key source of mystery and danger in our books.
Historical Fiction: A Conversation Between Bruce Holsinger and Nancy Bilyeau|Nancy Bilyeau, Bruce Holsinger|March 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
NB: We moved from New York City to Rochester, New York, when I was 2.
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NB - that's supposed to be former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi flashing the "v" for victory sign in the front seat.
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Suppose the distance n to d (usually written nd) is twice as great as that from n to b (nb).
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British Dictionary definitions for Nb (1 of 4)

/ cricket /

abbreviation for

no ball

British Dictionary definitions for Nb (2 of 4)

the chemical symbol for

niobium

British Dictionary definitions for Nb (3 of 4)

NB¹

abbreviation for

New Brunswick

British Dictionary definitions for Nb (4 of 4)

NB²

N.B., nb or n.b.

abbreviation for

nota bene

Word Origin for NB

Latin: note well

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Medical definitions for Nb

The symbol for the elementniobium

Scientific definitions for Nb

The symbol for niobium.

Cultural definitions for Nb

N.B.

An abbreviation for the Latin phrase nota bene, meaning “note well.” It is used to emphasize an important point.