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13-letter words containing a, n, i

  • 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+
  • achill island — an island in the Republic of Ireland, off the W coast of Co Mayo. Area: 148 sq km (57 sq miles). Pop: 2620 (2002)
  • acidification — The act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • acquisitional — relating to the act of acquisition
  • acrimoniously — caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.: an acrimonious answer; an acrimonious dispute.
  • acronymically — in an acronymic manner
  • 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
  • acting career — a person's career as an actor
  • actinobiology — the branch of biology concerned with the effects of radiation on living organisms
  • actinomorphic — (esp of a flower) having radial symmetry, as buttercups
  • actinomycetes — Plural form of actinomycete.
  • actinomycosis — a fungal disease of cattle and of cats and dogs, sometimes transmitted to humans esp by bites, characterized by a swelling of the affected part, most often the jaw or lungs
  • actinotherapy — radiotherapy, especially using ultraviolet rays.
  • actinouranium — the isotope of uranium that has a mass number of 235
  • 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
  • actionability — furnishing ground for a lawsuit.
  • 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.
  • actualisation — Alternative spelling of actualization.
  • actualization — the act or process of actualizing.
  • acupuncturist — An acupuncturist is a person who performs acupuncture.
  • acylcarnitine — (organic chemistry) Any ester of carnitine and a carboxylic acid (especially a fatty acid).
  • addictiveness — producing or tending to cause addiction: an addictive drug.
  • additionality — (in Britain) the principle that money raised by the National Lottery should only be spent on projects that would not otherwise be funded by government spending
  • 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.
  • adenylic acid — nucleotide consisting of adenine, ribose or deoxyribose, and a phosphate group
  • adjudications — Plural form of adjudication.
  • adjutant bird — either of two large carrion-eating storks, Leptoptilos dubius or L. javanicus, which are closely related and similar to the marabou and occur in S and SE Asia
  • 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
  • administrador — (historical) A steward or official in various Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries.
  • administrated — to administer.
  • administrates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of administrate.
  • administrator — An administrator is a person whose job involves helping to organize and supervise the way that an organization or institution functions.
  • administrivia — Administrative details that must be dealt with in order to do more interesting work.
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