(1) Involving the nucleus of an atom. (2) Atomic energy or power. (3) Referring to material that gives off radiation.
Nuclear density meter
An instrument that measures soil density using gamma radiation.
Nuclear energy efficiency
Energy that comes from splitting atoms of radioactive materials, such as uranium, and which produces radioactive wastes.
Nuclear meter
A device used to detect moisture by measuring slowed, deflected neutrons.
Nuclear soil compaction test
Measuring soil compaction using a nuclear density meter.
Nuisance
A land use whose associated activities are incompatible with surrounding land uses. An activity by a property owner that annoys or seriously disturbs other property owners making it discomforting to use their own property.
Null
(1) Equal to zero. (2) Non-binding, void.
Null and void
That which cannot be legally enforced, as with a contract provision that is not in conformance with the law, such as prohibiting the rental of property based on sex, race or religion.
Nunc pro tunc
Latin for Now and Then. Descriptive of actions which are performed after a deadline has elapsed, but retroactively have the same effect as if they were carried out in a timely manner.
Nuncupative will
An oral will made by a testator/testatrix, before an insufficient number of witnesses, just prior to death. Nuncupative wills depend on the oral testimony of those witnesses present as proof. They are illegal in several states and are enforceable in others only if they meet specific guidelines.
