14-letter words containing a, r, e, o, m
- melodramatized — Simple past tense and past participle of melodramatize.
- melton mowbray — a town in central England, in Leicestershire: pork pies and Stilton cheese. Pop: 25 554 (2001)
- membranophones — Plural form of membranophone.
- memorabilities — Plural form of memorability.
- memory mapping — a technique whereby computer peripherals may be addressed as though they formed part of the main memory of the computer
- menage a trois — a domestic arrangement in which three people having sexual relations occupy the same household.
- mercapto group — the univalent group –SH.
- mercaptopurine — a yellow, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 5 H 4 N 4 S, used in the treatment of leukemia.
- mercator track — a line appearing straight on a Mercator chart; rhumb line.
- metabolic rate — the rate at which living organisms expend energy or convert energy into food
- metachromatism — change of color, especially that due to variation in the temperature of a body.
- metal detector — an electronic device for detecting the presence of metal objects, as one used as a portable sweeping unit or one emplaced in an archway at an airport terminal to detect concealed weapons, explosives, etc.
- metallotherapy — therapy by the use of metals or their salts.
- metamorphizing — Present participle of metamorphize.
- metamorphosing — to change the form or nature of; transform.
- metamorphosise — (UK, nonstandard) To metamorphose.
- metamorphosize — (US, nonstandard) To undergo the process of metamorphosis; to metamorphose.
- metaphorically — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- metaphosphoric — applied to an acid (HPO3) containing a molecule less of water than orthophosphoric acid
- meteoric water — ground water that has recently originated from the atmosphere
- meteorological — pertaining to meteorology or to phenomena of the atmosphere or weather.
- method actress — an actress who bases her role on the inner motivation of the character she plays, following the theories of Stanislavsky
- methoxyflurane — a potent substance, C 3 H 4 Cl 2 F 2 O, used as an analgesic in minor surgical procedures and less frequently as a general anesthetic.
- methyl formate — a colorless, water-soluble, flammable liquid, C 2 H 4 O 2 , used chiefly in organic synthesis and as a solvent.
- metoclopramide — a white crystalline substance, C 1 4 H 2 2 ClN 3 O 2 , used primarily in the symptomatic treatment of certain upper gastrointestinal tract problems, and as an antiemetic.
- metronomically — a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music.
- metropolitical — metropolitan
- metrosexuality — The quality of being metrosexual.
- mexican orange — an aromatic, evergreen citrus shrub, Choisya ternata, of Mexico, having fragrant, white flowers, grown as an ornamental.
- michael jordan — Barbara Charline, 1936–96, U.S. politician.
- microaerophile — An organism, especially an aerobic bacterium, that lives and thrives in environments low in oxygen.
- microaneurysms — Plural form of microaneurysm.
- microcassettes — Plural form of microcassette.
- microcephalous — Microcephalic.
- microfilaments — Plural form of microfilament.
- microfinancier — A person or organisation offering microfinance.
- microinsurance — (insurance) A type of microfinancial service aimed at low-income people and communities, and typified by low premiums and coverage limits.
- micromagnetism — (physics) The study of magnetism at the sub-micrometre scale.
- micromarketing — the marketing of products or services designed to meet the needs of a very small section of the market
- microminiature — built on an extremely small scale, smaller than subminiature, especially of electronic equipment with small solid-state components in the place of vacuum tubes.
- microparasites — Plural form of microparasite.
- micropegmatite — a rock with a microscopic pegmatitic structure
- microsatellite — A miniature satellite.
- microspherical — relating to or designating a microsphere
- microwave oven — an electrically operated oven using high-frequency electromagnetic waves that penetrate food, causing its molecules to vibrate and generating heat within the food to cook it in a very short time.
- migrant-worker — migrating, especially of people; migratory.
- mineralisation — Alternative spelling of mineralization.
- mineralization — to convert into a mineral substance.
- miniature golf — a game or amusement modeled on golf and played with a putter and golf ball, in which each very short, grassless “hole” constitutes an obstacle course, consisting of wooden alleys, tunnels, bridges, etc., through which the ball must be driven to hole it.
- minor seminary — a Roman Catholic preparatory school where persons planning to enter the priesthood follow a course of secondary education.