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16-letter words containing a, t, e, n

  • magnesiochromite — (mineral) A chromite species with the formula MgCr2O4.
  • magnetic anomaly — a departure from the normal magnetic field of the earth.
  • magnetic bearing — the bearing of a point relative to that of the nearest magnetic pole.
  • magnetic circuit — the closed path described by magnetic flux. It is analogous to the electric circuit with resistance, where flux, reluctance, and magnetomotive force correspond to electric current, resistance, and electromotive force.
  • magnetic compass — a compass having a magnetized needle generally in line with the magnetic poles of the earth.
  • magnetic equator — aclinic line.
  • magnetic pick-up — a type of record player pick-up in which the stylus moves an iron core in a coil, causing a changing magnetic field that produces the current
  • magnetic pyrites — Mineralogy. pyrrhotite.
  • magneto-electric — of or relating to the induction of electric current or electromotive force by means of permanent magnets.
  • magnetoacoustics — (used with a singular verb) the branch of physics studying the effects of magnetism on acoustics or their interaction.
  • magnetochemistry — the study of magnetic and chemical phenomena in their relation to one another.
  • magnetogenerator — magneto.
  • magnetoreceptors — Plural form of magnetoreceptor.
  • magnetoresistive — Of or pertaining to magnetoresistance.
  • magnetostriction — a change in dimensions exhibited by ferromagnetic materials when subjected to a magnetic field.
  • magnetostrictive — Of or pertaining to magnetostriction.
  • main chance, the — one's own advantage or self-interest
  • maine coon (cat) — any of a breed of domestic cat, thought to have been developed in Maine, with a thick, smooth, silky coat and a bushy tail
  • mainstream media — newspapers, magazines, television, and radio, as opposed to social media
  • maintenance crew — a group of people who work together to keep a road, building, vehicle, or machine in good condition by regularly checking it and repairing it when necessary
  • maintenance-free — requiring little or no maintenance: a maintenance-free swimming pool.
  • make a complaint — If a guest makes a complaint, they express their dissatisfaction with something.
  • make the running — If someone is making the running in a situation, they are more active than the other people involved.
  • malapportionment — (of a state or other political unit) poorly apportioned, especially divided, organized, or structured in a manner that prevents large sections of a population from having equitable representation in a legislative body.
  • malcontentedness — not satisfied or content with currently prevailing conditions or circumstances.
  • man of the cloth — a clergyman or other ecclesiastic.
  • man of the house — the male head of a household.
  • man of the world — a man who is widely experienced in the ways of the world and people; an urbane, sophisticated man.
  • man-eating shark — any shark known to attack humans, especially the great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias.
  • man-of-the-earth — a morning glory, Ipomoea pandurata, of eastern North America, having white flowers and a very large, tuberous root.
  • management chart — a chart created by a manager that indicates the time schedule of projects, etc
  • management style — the way in which and the methods someone uses in managing a company, business, etc
  • management union — a union that represents managers in negotiations with their employers concerning terms and conditions of employment
  • managerial staff — staff in positions of management
  • manganese violet — a moderate to strong purple color.
  • manifest destiny — the belief or doctrine, held chiefly in the middle and latter part of the 19th century, that it was the destiny of the U.S. to expand its territory over the whole of North America and to extend and enhance its political, social, and economic influences.
  • manipulativeness — Quality of being manipulative.
  • manufactured gas — a gaseous fuel created from coal, oil, etc., as differentiated from natural gas.
  • many-plumed moth — a moth of the species, Alucita hexadactyla
  • mare serenitatis — (Sea of Serenity) a dark plain in the first quadrant of the face of the moon: about 120,000 sq. mi. (310,000 sq. km).
  • margin of safety — therapeutic index.
  • marie antoinette — Marie [muh-ree;; French ma-ree] /məˈri;; French maˈri/ (Show IPA), 1755–93, queen of France 1774–93: wife of Louis XVI.
  • marine barometer — a barometer for use on shipboard, especially one mounted on gimbals so as to minimize the effects of the motion of the vessel.
  • marine biologist — scientist who studies sea life
  • marine scientist — a scientist concerned with the sea
  • maritime command — the naval branch of the Canadian armed forces
  • market gardening — Chiefly British. truck farm.
  • marriage partner — a person you are married to
  • marriage portion — dowry.
  • martin van buren — Martin, 1782–1862, 8th president of the U.S. 1837–41.
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