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13-letter words containing a, n, e

  • acetaminophen — a white crystalline powder, CH3CONHC6H4OH, used for reducing fever and relieving pain
  • acetanisidine — methacetin.
  • acetate rayon — a synthetic textile fibre made from cellulose acetate
  • acetate-rayon — Chemistry. a salt or ester of acetic acid.
  • acetylaniline — acetanilide.
  • acetylbenzene — acetophenone.
  • acetylcholine — a chemical substance secreted at the ends of many nerve fibres, esp in the autonomic nervous system, and responsible for the transmission of nervous impulses. Formula: CH3CO2(CH2)2N(CH3)3+
  • acidulousness — A state of or tendency toward being acidulous or somewhat sour or acid.
  • acinetobacter — a bacterium that causes infections such as pneumonia, particularly in people who have a compromised immune system
  • acknowledging — Present participle of acknowledg.
  • acne vulgaris — an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
  • acne-vulgaris — an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
  • acotyledonous — Having no seed lobes, as the dodder; also applied to plants which have no true seeds, as ferns, mosses, etc.
  • acoustic mine — a naval mine designed to be exploded by the vibration of the propeller of a passing ship or by the sound of water along the hull.
  • acquaintanced — Acquainted.
  • acquaintances — Plural form of acquaintance.
  • acquiescently — disposed to acquiesce or consent tacitly.
  • acrylic resin — any of a group of polymers or copolymers of acrylic acid, its esters, or amides, used as synthetic rubbers, textiles, paints, adhesives, and as plastics such as Perspex
  • acrylonitrile — a colourless liquid that is miscible with water and has toxic fumes: used in the manufacture of acrylic fibres and resins, rubber, and thermoplastics. Formula: CH2:CHCN
  • act one's age — anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance: a heroic act.
  • acting career — a person's career as an actor
  • actinomycetes — Plural form of actinomycete.
  • actinotherapy — radiotherapy, especially using ultraviolet rays.
  • action figure — a small figure of a character from a film, television programme, comic book etc, designed as a toy and often collected by enthusiasts
  • action replay — An action replay is a repeated showing, usually in slow motion, of an event that has just been on television.
  • action-packed — full of activities, events and excitement
  • active centre — the region in an enzyme molecule in which the reactive groups that participate in its action are juxtaposed
  • active reason — an activity of intellect, embodying universal truth, potentially present in the mind of every individual, and when present, forming the only immortal part of the individual.
  • actor-manager — a leading actor who produces and usually stars in his or her own productions: Sir Henry Irving was one of the first actor-managers.
  • acylcarnitine — (organic chemistry) Any ester of carnitine and a carboxylic acid (especially a fatty acid).
  • ad referendum — subject to agreement by others and finalization of details
  • adam's-needle — a North American liliaceous plant, Yucca filamentosa, that has a tall woody stem, stiff pointed leaves, and large clusters of white flowers arranged in spikes. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant
  • adaptableness — The state or quality of being adaptable; adaptability.
  • addictiveness — producing or tending to cause addiction: an addictive drug.
  • adenoidectomy — surgical removal of the adenoids
  • adenopathies' — enlargement or disease of the glands, especially the lymphatic glands: a patient with prominent adenopathy. See also lymphadenopathy.
  • adenosquamous — Having both glandular (adenoid) and squamous characteristics.
  • adenylic acid — nucleotide consisting of adenine, ribose or deoxyribose, and a phosphate group
  • admeasurement — the act of admeasuring
  • admensuration — Admeasurement.
  • administerial — of or concerned with administration; administrative: administerial matters.
  • administering — to manage (affairs, a government, etc.); have executive charge of: to administer the law.
  • administrable — able to be administered or managed
  • administrated — to administer.
  • administrates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of administrate.
  • admirableness — admirability
  • admonishments — Plural form of admonishment.
  • adrenal gland — an endocrine gland at the anterior end of each kidney. Its medulla secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline and its cortex secretes several steroid hormones
  • adrenalectomy — the surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands
  • adularescence — (of certain gemstones, especially adularia) having a milky, bluish luster.
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