13-letter words containing c, a, n, o, t, e
- the decameron — title of collection of stories written in Italian in the early Renaissance by Boccaccio
- the paleocene — the Paleocene Epoch or its rocks
- the secondary — cornerbacks and safeties collectively
- the-decameron — a collection of 100 tales (1353) by Boccaccio.
- thenceforward — from that time or place onward.
- thermobalance — an analytical balance that measures weight changes when matter is heated
- thermodynamic — of or relating to thermodynamics.
- thermonuclear — relating to nuclear fusion
- thoracenteses — insertion of a hollow needle or similar instrument into the pleural cavity of the chest in order to drain pleural fluid.
- thoracentesis — insertion of a hollow needle or similar instrument into the pleural cavity of the chest in order to drain pleural fluid.
- time constant — the time required for a changing quantity in a circuit, as voltage or current, to rise or fall approximately 0.632 of the difference between its old and new value after an impulse has been applied that induces such a change: equal in seconds to the inductance of the circuit in henries divided by its resistance in ohms.
- titanic oxide — a white, water-insoluble powder, TiO 2 , used chiefly in white pigments, plastics, ceramics, and for delustering synthetic fibers.
- to one's face — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
- toque blanche — the tall white hat traditionally worn by a chef
- touch a nerve — to mention or bring to mind a sensitive issue or subject
- touchline ban — an official prohibition of a manager or coach from being present on or near the field during a match
- trade council — a central council composed of local trade unions.
- trans-oceanic — extending across or traversing the ocean: a transoceanic cable.
- transcriptome — a collection of all the messenger RNA in a particular cell
- trench mortar — a portable, muzzle-loaded mortar, usually having a smooth bore, fired at high angles of elevation to reach concealed enemy targets.
- triamcinolone — a synthetic glucocorticoid drug, C 21 H 27 FO 6 , used in the symptomatic treatment of inflammation.
- tropic-cancer — Geography. either of two corresponding parallels of latitude on the terrestrial globe, one (tropic of Cancer) about 23½° N, and the other (tropic of Capricorn) about 23½° S of the equator, being the boundaries of the Torrid Zone. the tropics, the regions lying between and near these parallels of latitude; the Torrid Zone and neighboring regions.
- tropical zone — Torrid Zone
- tropocollagen — the molecular unit which forms collagen, consisting of three polypeptide chains
- trotting race — a horse race using trotters.
- truman capote — Truman, 1924–84, U.S. novelist, short-story writer, and playwright.
- tuberculation — Also, tuberculated, tuberculose. having tubercles.
- tympanic bone — (in mammals) a bone of the skull, supporting the tympanic membrane and enclosing part of the tympanum or middle ear.
- ultraviolence — acts of extreme violence, esp those shown on television or film
- un-actionable — furnishing ground for a lawsuit.
- unaccountable — impossible to account for; unexplained; inexplicable: The boat has an unaccountable tendency to yaw.
- uncategorical — without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial.
- uncategorized — to arrange in categories or classes; classify.
- unchlorinated — not chlorinated; not treated with chlorine
- uncollectable — that cannot be collected: an uncollectible debt.
- uncomfortable — causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.
- uncompensated — to recompense for something: They gave him ten dollars to compensate him for his trouble.
- uncompletable — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
- uncomplicated — to make complex, intricate, involved, or difficult: His recovery from the operation was complicated by an allergic reaction.
- unconsecrated — to make or declare sacred; set apart or dedicate to the service of a deity: to consecrate a new church building.
- unconstrained — forced, compelled, or obliged: a constrained confession.
- unconsummated — to bring to a state of perfection; fulfill.
- uncontainable — to hold or include within its volume or area: This glass contains water. This paddock contains our best horses.
- uncontestable — a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize.
- uncooperating — to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit.
- uncooperative — working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit.
- uncoordinated — of the same order or degree; equal in rank or importance.
- uncorrectable — not able to be fixed
- undated stock — stock that has no definitive repayment commitment
- underreaction — to react with less than the expected or appropriate emotion.