Glossary

natural gas

Natural gas is a popular fuel used to heat homes and buildings. It is a natural fuel, which consists primarily of methane (CH4) and other hydrocarbon compounds. It is a clean and environmentally friendly fuel as it produces much less emissions…

Nedis

Nedis is a Dutch company founded in 1982 that specializes in the design, manufacture and distribution of electronic appliances, smart devices and home accessories. It is based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, and has branches and distribution…

Nedis SmartLife

Nedis SmartLife is a smart home system that allows users to control and automate various devices in their home using a smartphone, tablet or voice assistants. This system is developed by Nedis, a company known for its smart devices and accessories…

Net weight

Net weight is a measure of the weight of an object or substance without the inclusion of any added weight such as packaging, packaging material or other admixtures. It is the weight of the object or substance itself after subtracting the weight…

neuralizing filter

A neuralizing filter, also known as a neutralizing filter, is a device used to adjust the pH value of water by reducing its acidity or alkalinity. This type of filter equipment is often used in various applications where it is necessary to…

nickel

Nickel Niccolum is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a silvery white metal that has a high luster. It belongs to transit metals and is hard and malleable. It occurs in combination with…

nipple

The term nipple is used to refer to a certain type of connector or various components that are used to connect or connect two pipe sections, pipes or fittings. The nipple is used to fix and seal the connection between two pipe segments and can be an…

Nitrates

Nitrates are chemical compounds containing a nitrogen cation in their chemical composition. Most nitrates are in the form of NO3- anions, where nitrogen is in its highest oxidation state of +5. Nitrates are common in nature and are found in…

Nitrile rubber

Nitrile rubber (NBR) is a synthetic elastomer that is made from nitrile and butadiene. It is known for its good resistance to oils, fuels, chemicals and heat. This combination of properties makes NBR a very useful material for various…

Nitrites

Nitrites are chemical compounds containing the anion NO2- in their composition. They are derivatives of nitric acid (HNO2) and contain nitrogen in a lower oxidation state, namely +3. Nitrates are less stable than nitrates (where nitrogen is in…

noble gases

Inert gases or noble gases are gases that do not interact with other substances or materials in heating or technical distributions. In this way, they minimize the risk of unwanted chemical reactions, corrosion or other destructive…

Noise

NoiseFrom a biological (medical) point of view, noise is sound that is harmful due to its excessive intensity. The effect of noise is subjective (annoying, disturbing concentration and mental well-being) and objective (measurable hearing damage).…

non-condensing boiler

A non-condensing boiler is a type of boiler that is designed and optimized to minimize or eliminate the formation of condensation in the fuel combustion process. Condensation is formed when the combustion process is cooled and high humidity is…

non-ferrous metals

The term "non-ferrous metals" refers to a group of metallic elements that have a characteristic colored surface layer. This colored layer is created by oxidation or corrosion of the metal surface and creates various colors. Among the most…

non-programmable

A non-programmable thermostat or controller means that the thermostat can set one heating temperature based on a timer. But it cannot set different times on different days of the week. This is what programmable thermostats are for.

Novaservis

Webová stránka značky: NOVASERVIS about company NOVASERVIS is a leading manufacturer of Slovak faucets (METALIA) and bathroom accessories (NOVATORRE) not only in the Czech Republic, but also in Central and Eastern Europe. The wide assortment is…

NOx

"NOx" is used to refer to a group of nitrogen oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollutants that are produced when fossil fuels are burned in a variety of processes including heating, transportation and industrial activities. NOx pollutes the air…

nozzle

A nozzle is a device or opening that serves to direct the flow of a liquid or gas. Nozzles are used in various applications and industries to achieve the desired dispersion, velocity, pressure, flow or mixing of liquids or gases. In internal…

Nylon

Nylon is a type of synthetic polymer that belongs to the polyamide group. It was developed in 1935 by Wallace Carothers and his team at DuPont. Nylon is known for its strength, durability and elasticity, making it very popular in many…