11-letter words containing a, t, o, r, n
- nervuration — the arrangement of the veins in the wing of an insect.
- neuroactive — affecting or interacting directly with the nervous system
- neuroblasts — Plural form of neuroblast.
- neurocytoma — A nervous system tumor primarily derived from nervous tissue, in contrast to the gliomas.
- neuropathic — any diseased condition of the nervous system.
- neuroplasty — Any surgery to repair nerve tissue.
- neuropteral — (zoology) Of or pertaining to the Neuroptera.
- neuropteran — neuropterous.
- neurulation — the formation of a neurula.
- neutropenia — a decrease in the number of neutrophils in the blood: mild, moderate, or severe neutropenia.
- nicostratus — a son of Menelaus and Helen who, with his illegitimate brother Megapenthes, expelled Helen from Sparta when Menelaus died.
- nitro-chalk — a chemical fertilizer containing calcium carbonate and ammonium nitrate
- nitroethane — (organic compound) The aliphatic nitro compound CH3-CH2-NO2 that is used as a specialist solvent, and as a fuel additive.
- nitrogenase — an enzyme complex that catalyzes the reduction of molecular nitrogen in the nitrogen-fixation process of bacteria.
- nitrogenate — (transitive) to treat something with nitrogen gas, especially with the intent of replacing gaseous oxygen.
- nitrosamine — any of a series of compounds with the type formula R 2 NNO, some of which are carcinogenic, formed in cured meats by the conversion of nitrite.
- nitrosation — a chemical reaction in which organic compounds are converted into nitroso compounds
- nitrosourea — any of various lipid-soluble, synthetic or naturally occurring alkylating agents that can cross the blood-brain barrier: used in the treatment of certain brain cancers.
- nitrostarch — an orange powder, C 1 2 H 1 2 N 8 O 2 6 , soluble in ethanol, used in explosives.
- no-platform — to deny (a person) the opportunity to speak in a political debate or forum
- nocturnally — of or relating to the night (opposed to diurnal).
- nomenclator — a person who assigns names, as in scientific classification; classifier.
- non-gravity — the force of attraction by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth.
- non-literal — in accordance with, involving, or being the primary or strict meaning of the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical: the literal meaning of a word.
- non-marxist — an adherent of Karl Marx or his theories.
- non-neutral — not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others: a neutral nation during World War II.
- non-ratable — capable of being rated or appraised.
- non-reality — the state or quality of being real.
- non-related — associated; connected.
- non-starter — If you describe a plan or idea as a non-starter, you mean that it has no chance of success.
- non-treated — to act or behave toward (a person) in some specified way: to treat someone with respect.
- nonabstract — Not abstract.
- nonadherent — That does not adhere.
- nonahydrate — (chemistry) A hydrate whose solid contains nine molecules of water of crystallization per molecule, or per unit cell.
- nonargument — a fallacious or flawed argument
- nonaromatic — lacking odour or fragrance
- nonartistic — not artistic
- nonattender — One who does not attend (make oneself present at a ceremony etc.).
- nonauditory — not auditory, not related to hearing or its functions
- noncontract — Not of, pertaining to, or operating under a contract.
- noncortical — Anatomy. of, pertaining to, resembling, or consisting of cortex.
- noncreative — having the quality or power of creating.
- noncritical — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
- noncultural — not cultural
- nondramatic — Not dramatic; not exciting; mundane.
- nongraduate — a person who is not a graduate of an educational institution
- nonintegral — not integral
- nonirritant — A substance that is not an irritant.
- nonliterary — pertaining to or of the nature of books and writings, especially those classed as literature: literary history.
- nonliterate — preliterate.