14-letter words containing a, p
- alaska pollock — walleye pollock.
- alektorophobia — The fear of chickens.
- alexipharmakon — an antidote to poison
- alexipharmical — Alternative form of alexipharmic.
- algonquin park — a provincial park in S Canada, in E Ontario, containing over 1200 lakes. Area: 7100 sq km (2741 sq miles)
- aligning punch — a drift for aligning rivet holes.
- allelomorphism — the state of being or the passing on of allelomorphs
- alley cropping — a method of planting in which rows of trees are interspersed with rows of crops, improving the soil and providing nutrients, particularly nitrogen, to the crops.
- alliance party — a non-sectarian Northern Irish political party founded in 1970
- alligator clip — a spring-loaded fastening device having jaws with a sawlike edge that resemble those of an alligator, used as to make a temporary electrical connection
- alligator pear — avocado
- alloiostrophos — irregularly divided, not in a regular pattern of strophe and antistrophe
- allopatrically — In an allopatric manner.
- allopolyploidy — the state of having two or more sets of chromosomes derived from parents of different species or widely differing strains
- allotetraploid — a hybrid cell or individual possessing four times the chromosomes in a haploid organism
- allotransplant — allograft.
- alluvial plain — a level or gently sloping surface formed of sediments laid down by streams, generally during flooding.
- allyl caproate — a colorless to pale yellow liquid, C 9 H 16 O 2 , having a pineapple odor: used chiefly as a scent in the manufacture of flavorings and perfume.
- allyl sulphide — a colourless liquid that smells like garlic and is used as a flavouring. Formula: (CH2:CHCH2)2S; relative density: 0.888; boiling pt: 139°C
- alpha centauri — a binary star, the brightest star in the constellation Centaurus: magnitude, -0.27: it is the nearest of the stars that are visible to the naked eye, except for the sun
- alpha globulin — a blood plasma protein that is separable from other globulins by electrophoresis.
- alpha particle — a helium-4 nucleus, containing two neutrons and two protons, emitted during some radioactive transformations
- alpha receptor — a receptor, found on the surface of some cells of the sympathetic nervous system, that is stimulated by adrenergic substances resulting in constriction of blood vessels and contraction of most smooth muscle
- alpha virginis — spica
- alpha-carotene — a common form of carotene found in certain vegetables and fruit
- alpha-naphthol — either of two isomeric hydroxyl derivatives, C 1 0 H 7 OH, of naphthalene (alpha-naphthol or 1-naphthol and beta-naphthol or 2-naphthol) white or yellowish crystals, with a phenolic odor, that darken on exposure to light: used chiefly in dyes, drugs, perfumes, and insecticides.
- alpha-receptor — a site on a cell that, upon interaction with epinephrine or norepinephrine, controls vasoconstriction, intestinal relaxation, pupil dilation, and other physiological processes.
- alphabetically — (manner) In an alphabetical manner.
- alphanumerical — alphanumeric; characterized by having letters and numerals
- alpine bistort — Also called snakeweed. a European plant, Polygonum bistorta, of the buckwheat family, having a twisted root, which is sometimes used as an astringent.
- alpine currant — an ornamental shrub, Ribes alpinum, of Europe, having greenish-yellow flowers and scarlet fruit.
- alpine glacier — a glacier that descends from a high valley
- alto saxophone — the third highest member of the saxophone family
- aluminum plant — a glossy green- or silver-leaved herb, Pilea cadierei, often grown as a houseplant.
- alveolopalatal — articulated with the blade or front of the tongue approaching or touching the front of the hard palate near its junction with the alveolar ridge; having a primary palatal articulation and a secondary alveolar articulation.
- ambassadorship — a diplomatic official of the highest rank, sent by one sovereign or state to another as its resident representative (ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary)
- american party — an ignorant or totally uninformed person; ignoramus.
- aminopeptidase — an enzyme produced by the glands of the small intestine
- aminophenazone — a crystalline compound used to reduce pain and fever. Formula: C13H17N3O
- amphiarthroses — a joint permitting only slight motion, as that between the vertebrae.
- amphiarthrosis — a type of articulation permitting only slight movement, as between the vertebrae of the backbone
- amphibiousness — The state or quality of being amphibious.
- amphibological — (rare) of doubtful meaning, ambiguous, quibbling.
- amphiprostylar — Amphiprostyle.
- amphiprostyles — Plural form of amphiprostyle.
- amphisbaenians — Plural form of amphisbaenian.
- amphotericin b — an antibiotic compound, C46H73NO20, used in treating certain diseases caused by parasitic fungi, such as systemic candidiasis
- amplexifoliate — having amplexicaul leaves.
- amplifications — Plural form of amplification.
- amusement park — An amusement park is the same as a funfair.