14-letter words containing a, n, e, r, o, b
- mandelbrot set — (mathematics, graphics) (After its discoverer, Benoit Mandelbrot) The set of all complex numbers c such that | z[N] | < 2 for arbitrarily large values of N, where z[0] = 0 z[n+1] = z[n]^2 + c The Mandelbrot set is usually displayed as an Argand diagram, giving each point a colour which depends on the largest N for which | z[N] | < 2, up to some maximum N which is used for the points in the set (for which N is infinite). These points are traditionally coloured black. The Mandelbrot set is the best known example of a fractal - it includes smaller versions of itself which can be explored to arbitrary levels of detail.
- marine biology — science of sea life
- marriage bonds — the strong feeling of being united that is associated with marriage
- marsupial bone — epipubis.
- melton mowbray — a town in central England, in Leicestershire: pork pies and Stilton cheese. Pop: 25 554 (2001)
- membranophones — Plural form of membranophone.
- napier's bones — a form of multiplication table originally marked on sticks of bone or ivory that could be rearranged to carry out the operations of multiplication or division.
- nephroblastoma — a malignant tumour arising from the embryonic kidney that occurs in young children, esp in the age range 3–8 years
- neuroblastomas — Plural form of neuroblastoma.
- neurofibromata — a benign neoplasm composed of the fibrous elements of a nerve.
- news broadcast — TV, radio: current affairs item
- nitrobacterium — Any of the several genera of bacteria in soil that take part in the nitrogen cycle, oxidizing ammonium and organic nitrogen compounds to the more soluble nitrite and nitrate.
- non perishable — not subject to rapid deterioration or decay: A supply of nonperishable food was kept for emergencies.
- non-deliberate — carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie.
- non-liberalism — the quality or state of being liberal, as in behavior or attitude.
- non-recoupable — to get back the equivalent of: to recoup one's losses by a lucky investment.
- non-refillable — (of a container of some kind) not capable of being used again by having more of something put inside
- non-repairable — to restore to a good or sound condition after decay or damage; mend: to repair a motor.
- non-reportable — an account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, inquiry, etc.: a report on the peace conference; a medical report on the patient.
- non-repudiable — to reject as having no authority or binding force: to repudiate a claim.
- non-reservable — to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc.
- non-respirable — capable of being respired.
- non-returnable — not returnable.
- nonbarbiturate — a drug that does not contain barbiturates
- nonbehavioural — not related to or concerned with behaviour
- noncelebration — the failure to enjoy or take part in a celebration
- nonforfeitable — a fine; penalty.
- noninheritable — Not inheritable.
- nonobstetrical — of or relating to the care and treatment of women in childbirth and during the period before and after delivery.
- nonpolarizable — not able to be polarized
- nonpredictable — Not predictable.
- nonrecombinant — not involved in or produced by genetic recombination
- nonrecoverable — unable to be claimed back; damaged or lost forever
- normal balance — The normal balance of an account is the side of the account that is positive or increasing.
- northumberland — a county in NE England. 1943 sq. mi. (5030 sq. km).
- norway lobster — a European lobster, Nephrops norvegicus, fished for food
- obligatoriness — The quality or state of being obligatory.
- omega-c baryon — a neutral baryon having a mass 5292 times that of the electron and a mean lifetime of approximately 6.4 X 10 -14 seconds.
- orange blossom — the white flower of an orange tree, especially of the genus Citrus, much used in wreaths, bridal bouquets, etc.: the state flower of Florida.
- orbital sander — a sander that uses a section of sandpaper clamped to a metal pad that moves at high speed in a very narrow orbit, driven by an electric motor.
- ordinal number — Also called ordinal numeral. any of the numbers that express degree, quality, or position in a series, as first, second, and third (distinguished from cardinal number).
- orobanchaceous — belonging to the Orobanchaceae, the broomrape family of plants.
- over and above — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
- over-abundance — an excessive amount or abundance; surfeit: an overabundance of sugar in the diet.
- pardonableness — the quality or state of being pardonable
- perturbational — relating to perturbation
- phenobarbitone — a white, crystalline powder, C 1 2 H 1 2 N 2 O 3 , used as a sedative, a hypnotic, and as an antispasmodic in epilepsy.
- phenylcarbinol — benzyl alcohol.
- porgy and bess — an opera (1935) with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
- postliberation — of, relating to, or occurring in the period after the liberation of a city, state, nation, etc