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Chlorophyll C: An accessory chlorophyll found in some protistans.

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa): A blood purifier that reduces and prevents symptoms caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout9, and also lowers cholesterol10. Contains natural fluorides, preventing tooth decay and helps rebu . . . View Full Definition

Noncompetitive Imports: A term used by the Economic Research Service in its reporting of agricultural trade statistics to refer to imports of commodities not produced in the United States. Commodities such as tea, . . . View Full Definition

Noncompliance: Failure to follow equal employment opportunity or affirmative action guidelines and the regulations applicable to them.

Nonconforming Use: A use of property, legally permitted to continue as such, in spite of the orignial zoning ordinance which prohibited such use for the area.

Noncompetitive Bid: Investors who can't or don't wish to meet the minimum purchase requirements for competitive bidding on Treasury bills or notes may enter a noncompetitive bid. You can invest as little as $1, . . . View Full Definition

Noncontributory Pension Plan: A pension plan that is fully paid for by the employer, requiring no employee contributions.

Noncompete Agreement: A contract restricting an employee from obtaining employment with a competitor within a specified industry, distance and/or time frame.

Noncash Charge: A cost, such as depreciation, depletion, and amortization, that does not involve any cash outflow.

Noncallable: When a bond is noncallable, the issuer cannot redeem it before the stated maturity date. Some bonds have call protection for their full term, and others for a fixed period — often ten years. . . . View Full Definition