12-letter words containing a, l, t, m
- thermostable — capable of being subjected to a moderate degree of heat without loss of characteristic properties, as certain toxins and enzymes (opposed to thermolabile).
- thomas talys — Thomas, Tallis, Thomas.
- thrash metal — a type of very fast, very loud rock music that combines elements of heavy metal and punk rock
- thymus gland — a ductless, butterfly-shaped gland lying at the base of the neck, formed mostly of lymphatic tissue and aiding in the production of T cells of the immune system: after puberty, the lymphatic tissue gradually degenerates.
- tidal volume — the volume of water associated with a rising tide
- timbale iron — a metal mold made in any of several shapes and usually provided with a long handle, for deep-frying timbales.
- time capsule — a receptacle containing documents or objects typical of the current period, placed in the earth or in a cornerstone for discovery in the future.
- time-release — timed-release.
- to jump bail — If a prisoner jumps bail, he or she does not come back for his or her trial after being released on bail.
- to mean well — If you say that someone means well, you mean they are trying to be kind and helpful, even though they might be causing someone problems or upsetting them.
- tom o'bedlam — a roving beggar afflicted with or feigning madness.
- tragicomical — a dramatic or other literary composition combining elements of both tragedy and comedy.
- trailer camp — an area where house trailers may be parked, usually having running water, electrical outlets, etc.
- trailing arm — A trailing arm is part of the suspension for the axle of a vehicle which moves up and down as the vehicle travels over a bumpy surface.
- trans female — a person who was born male but whose gender identity is female.
- transelement — to change the elements of; transmute.
- translumenal — (of a surgical procedure) performed within a blood vessel, duct, or cavity
- traumatology — a branch of surgery dealing with major wounds caused by accidents or violence.
- trimolecular — pertaining to or having three molecules.
- trinomialism — the trinomial system of naming
- trinomialist — a person who advocates trinomialism
- triple cream — a fresh, soft cheese of France, containing at least 72 percent fat, made from cow's milk enriched with cream.
- triumphalism — triumphant spirit or character.
- triumphalist — Triumphalist behaviour is behaviour in which politicians or organizations celebrate a victory or a great success, especially when this is intended to upset the people they have defeated.
- triumphantly — having achieved victory or success; victorious; successful.
- trivial name — a common name or vernacular name, as of a plant or animal
- troublemaker — a person who causes difficulties, distress, worry, etc., for others, especially one who does so habitually as a matter of malice.
- trucial oman — a former name of United Arab Emirates.
- true anomaly — the anomaly of a planet; its angular distance from perihelion or aphelion.
- trumpet call — a blast made by a trumpet that serves as a summons or call
- trumpet-leaf — trumpets.
- trysail mast — a small auxiliary mast fastened just abaft the mainmast or foremast of a sailing vessel.
- tumbler gear — a transmission having gears actuated by a tumbler.
- tumultuation — a tumultuous state or the act of creating a tumult
- tyndall beam — the visible path of light produced by the scattering action (Tyndall effect) of the particles in a colloidal solution on a beam of light passed through it.
- ultima thule — (italics) Latin. the highest degree attainable.
- ultracompact — extremely compact, esp of technology that is much smaller than a standard model
- ultramontane — beyond the mountains.
- ultramundane — outside or beyond the earth or the orbits of the planets.
- ultrarealism — extreme or intense realism
- umbilication — a central navellike depression.
- un-laminated — formed of or set in thin layers or laminae.
- unacclimated — not accustomed or adapted to
- unadmittedly — to give right or means of entrance to: This ticket admits two people.
- unambivalent — not ambivalent; definite; certain.
- uncomplacent — pleased, especially with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied: The voters are too complacent to change the government.
- uncomplicate — to make complex, intricate, involved, or difficult: His recovery from the operation was complicated by an allergic reaction.
- uncomputable — to determine by calculation; reckon; calculate: to compute the period of Jupiter's revolution.
- underlayment — material laid between a subfloor and a finish floor of linoleum, asphalt tile, etc.
- undiplomatic — of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: diplomatic officials.