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NBSK
  Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp.
 
Net scale
  Log volume less defect scaling deductions.
 
Newton (N)
  Unit of force equivalent to the force that produces an acceleration of one metre per second per second on a mass of one kilogram.
 
Nominal size
  As applied to timber or lumber, the size by which it is known and sold in the market; often differs from the actual size.  A 2x4 actually measures 1-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches.
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