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15-letter words containing a, c, m, i, t, e

  • master cylinder — the hydraulic pump of an automotive braking system that contains a cylinder and one or two pistons, is actuated by the brake pedal, and supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to the brakes at each wheel.
  • master mechanic — a mechanic, especially one who is thoroughly skilled, in charge of other mechanics.
  • mastoid process — a large, bony prominence on the base of the skull behind the ear, containing air spaces that connect with the middle ear cavity.
  • mastoidectomies — Plural form of mastoidectomy.
  • materialistical — Alternative form of materialistic.
  • matrix bar code — a type of 2D bar code that stores data in a matrix of geometrically shaped dark and light cells that represent bits. See also QR code.
  • matrix compiler — Early matrix computations on UNIVAC. Sammet 1969, p.642.
  • matrix sentence — Linguistics. a sentence in which another sentence is embedded: In The man who called is waiting, The man is waiting is a matrix sentence.
  • mechanical twin — a crystalline twin formed by the strain set up by an applied force.
  • mechanistically — of or relating to the theory of mechanism or to mechanists.
  • mechlorethamine — a nitrogen mustard, C 5 H 1 1 Cl 2 N, used in combination with other drugs in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease and certain other cancers.
  • media converter — (networking)   A component used in Ethernet, although it is not part of the IEEE standard. The IEEE standard states that all segments must be linked with repeaters. Media converters were developed as a simpler, cheaper alternative to repeaters. However, in the 1990s the cost difference between the two is negligible.
  • mediastinoscopy — (medicine) A procedure for examining the inside of the mediastinum and the organs it encloses through a small incision, using an endoscope. This is a surgical procedure normally done under general anesthesia.
  • medical history — the past background of a person in terms of health
  • medical student — trainee doctor
  • medical studies — a course of study leading to qualification as a doctor of medicine
  • medical tourism — tourist travel for the purpose of receiving medical treatment or improving health or fitness: The spiraling cost of healthcare has contributed to the growth of medical tourism. Also called health tourism.
  • megacorporation — a giant company formed from two or more large companies or a number of companies of various sizes.
  • megalithic tomb — a burial chamber constructed of large stones, either underground or covered by a mound and usually consisting of long transepted corridors (gallery graves) or of a distinct chamber and passage (passage graves). The tombs may date from the 4th millennium bc
  • melamine-coated — covered with an outer layer of melamine
  • memory capacity — (on a computer or other device) the amount of memory space available for data storage
  • memory location — (storage)   A byte, word or other small unit of storage space in a computer's main memory that is identified by its starting address (and size).
  • mental handicap — learning disability
  • merchant marine — the vessels of a nation that are engaged in commerce.
  • merchant prince — a very wealthy or influential merchant.
  • merchantability — The state of being merchantable.
  • merry christmas — well-wishes for Christmas season
  • messier catalog — a catalog of nonstellar objects compiled by Charles Messier in 1784 and later slightly extended, now known to contain nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters.
  • metacinnabarite — the black solid form of mercuric sulphide
  • metacognitively — In a metacognitive way.
  • metalinguistics — the study of the relation between languages and the other cultural systems they refer to.
  • metallic luster — luster1 (def 8).
  • metallo-organic — organometallic.
  • metallurgically — the technique or science of working or heating metals so as to give them certain desired shapes or properties.
  • metamathematics — the logical analysis of the fundamental concepts of mathematics, as number, function, etc.
  • metamorphically — In a metamorphic manner.
  • methylcobalamin — A cobalamin used to treat neuropathies.
  • michaelmas term — the autumn term at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, the Inns of Court, and some other educational establishments
  • microearthquake — an earthquake of very low intensity (magnitude of 2 or less on the Richter scale).
  • microextraction — (chemistry) A technique used to extract small amounts of material from a mixture.
  • microgametocyte — a gametocyte that produces microgametes
  • microgeneration — the small-scale generation of electrical power, through means such as solar or wind power
  • micromanagement — The direct management of a project etc to an excessive degree, with too much attention to detail and insufficient delegation.
  • micrometastases — Plural form of micrometastasis.
  • micrometastasis — The microscopic level action of metastasis, the spread of disease from the primary site to other areas.
  • micropegmatitic — relating to, or designating, a microscopic pegmatitic structure
  • middle distance — Also called middle ground, middle plane. Fine Arts. the represented space between the foreground and background in paintings, drawings, etc.
  • middle-distance — Also called middle ground, middle plane. Fine Arts. the represented space between the foreground and background in paintings, drawings, etc.
  • military police — soldiers who perform police duties
  • mis-categorized — to arrange in categories or classes; classify.
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