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DNP en · NOUN

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1. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable) Initialism of dynamic nuclear polarization.
   alt of dynamic nuclear polarization
2. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable) Initialism of Doctor of Nursing Practice.
   alt of Doctor of Nursing Practice
3. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable) Initialism of dendroaspis natriuretic peptide.
   alt of dendroaspis natriuretic peptide
4. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable) Initialism of dinitrophenol.
   alt of dinitrophenol
5. (countable, uncountable) Initialism of dinitrophenol. ▸ 2,4-dinitrophenol, an organic molecule used in explosives and as a pesticide, an unsafe diet aid, and a suicide method
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CNP (natriuretic peptides) · ANP (natriuretic peptides) · BNP (natriuretic peptides)