13-letter words containing a, b, r, m, s
- semi-abstract — pertaining to or designating a style of painting or sculpture in which the subject remains recognizable although the forms are highly stylized in a manner derived from abstract art.
- semicarbazide — an organic nitrogen compound derived from urea
- semicarbazone — a product that occurs as a result of aldehyde or ketone reacting with semicarbazide
- semipermeable — permeable only to certain small molecules: a semipermeable membrane.
- serial number — a number, usually one of a series, assigned for identification: the serial number of an automobile engine.
- serum albumin — Biochemistry. the principal protein of blood plasma, important in osmotic regulation of the blood and transport of metabolites.
- simon bolivar — Simón [sahy-muh n;; Spanish see-mawn] /ˈsaɪ mən;; Spanish siˈmɔn/ (Show IPA), ("El Libertador") 1783–1830, Venezuelan statesman: leader of revolt of South American colonies against Spanish rule.
- sinumbra lamp — an unshaded sperm-oil lamp consisting of a translucent glass globe supported on a pedestal: a form of astral lamp.
- slumber party — a social gathering typically of teenagers held at the home of one of them for the purpose of sleeping there overnight.
- smoke chamber — an enlarged area between the throat of a fireplace and the chimney flue.
- snap-brim hat — a hat brim that can be turned up or down.
- sodium borate — borax1 .
- spanish broom — a spiny, often leafless shrub, Genista hispanica, of the legume family, native to southern Europe, having clustered, golden-yellow flowers and hairy pods.
- spark chamber — a device for detecting elementary particles, consisting of a series of charged plates separated by a gas so that the passage of a charged particle causes sparking between adjacent plates.
- spermatoblast — a reproductive cell
- spreader beam — a crosspiece for spacing the chains or cables hanging from the boom of a crane.
- square number — a number that is the square of another integer, as 1 of 1, 4 of 2, 9 of 3, etc.
- state chamber — a room for public ceremonies and celebrations.
- steam turbine — a turbine driven by steam pressure.
- stone bramble — a herbaceous Eurasian rosaceous plant, Rubus saxatilis, of stony places, having white flowers and berry-like scarlet fruits (drupelets)
- subdepartment — a distinct part of anything arranged in divisions; a division of a complex whole or organized system.
- submarine pen — a bunker that prevents submarines from bombs
- subprime loan — A subprime loan is a loan with a higher interest rate, to borrowers who are a high credit risk.
- supermembrane — a type of two-dimensional entity postulated in certain theories of elementary particles that involve supersymmetry
- surge chamber — a chamber for absorbing surge from a liquid or gas.
- swimming crab — any of numerous, chiefly marine crabs, especially of the family Portunidae, having the legs adapted for swimming.
- symbolography — the writing of symbolic characters or tracing of symbolic figures
- table manners — etiquette when eating
- take by storm — be a sudden success
- thermal baths — warm water spa
- third baseman — the player whose position is third base.
- thromboclasis — thrombolysis.
- thrombokinase — Biochemistry. a lipoprotein in the blood that converts prothrombin to thrombin.
- transformable — to change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
- transmembrane — occurring across a membrane, as an electric potential or the transport of ions or gases.
- transmissible — capable of being transmitted.
- transmittable — to send or forward, as to a recipient or destination; dispatch; convey.
- trumpet blast — the sound of a single note made by a trumpet
- umbrella step — (in the game of giant steps) a step executed by extending one foot forward and whirling on the heel.
- unembarrassed — to cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert; abash: His bad table manners embarrassed her.
- unsmotherable — unquenchable
- vraisemblance — verisimilitude; appearance of truth