12-letter words containing c, a, n, t, p, u
- nanocomputer — (architecture) /nan'oh-k*m-pyoo'tr/ A computer with molecular-sized switching elements. Designs for mechanical nanocomputers which use single-molecule sliding rods for their logic have been proposed. The controller for a nanobot would be a nanocomputer. Some nanocomputers can also be called quantum computers because quantum physics plays a major role in calculations. Richard P. Feynman is still cited today for his work in this area.
- naturopathic — (alternative medicine) Of or pertaining to naturopathy or to naturopaths.
- neuroplastic — Of or pertaining to neuroplasticity.
- neurotypical — relating to or showing typical neurological behavior and development: She has one dyslexic and one neurotypical child.
- nip and tuck — to squeeze or compress tightly between two surfaces or points; pinch; bite.
- non-occupant — a person, family, group, or organization that lives in, occupies, or has quarters or space in or on something: the occupant of a taxicab; the occupants of the building.
- nudum pactum — a simple contract or promise involving no legal considerations.
- occupational — of or relating to an occupation, trade, or calling: occupational guidance.
- open account — current account (def 1).
- outplacement — counseling and assistance in finding a new job, provided by a company for an employee who has been or is about to be dismissed.
- panic button — an alarm button for use in an emergency, as to summon help.
- patroclinous — inheritance in which the traits of the offspring are derived primarily from the paternal parent (opposed to matrocliny).
- pauciloquent — using few words in speech or conversation
- pediculation — the act or process of growing a stalk or pedicle
- pedunculated — having a peduncle.
- pentateuchal — the first five books of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
- percutaneous — administered, removed, or absorbed by way of the skin, as an injection, needle biopsy, or transdermal drug.
- pertinacious — holding tenaciously to a purpose, course of action, or opinion; resolute.
- photonuclear — of, relating to, or caused by the collision of high-energy photons with the nucleus of an atom.
- plant-cutter — any of several South American, passerine birds of the family Phytotomidae, superficially resembling grosbeaks but having serrated edges on the bill that aid in cutting leaves and other plant food.
- platanaceous — relating to the family Platanaceae
- plug casting — bait casting in which a plug is used as the lure.
- pneumaticity — the condition of being pneumatic
- pneumatocyst — the cavity of a pneumatophore.
- polynucleate — having many nuclei.
- post-nuclear — pertaining to or involving atomic weapons: nuclear war.
- pratincolous — living in a meadow.
- proconsulate — the office or term of office of a proconsul.
- productional — the act of producing; creation; manufacture.
- protactinium — a radioactive, metallic element. Symbol: Pa; atomic number: 91.
- protuberance — the condition, state, or quality of being protuberant.
- protuberancy — protuberance.
- puerto rican — an island in the central West Indies: a commonwealth associated with the U.S. 3435 sq. mi. (8895 sq. km). Capital: San Juan. Abbreviation: P.R., PR.
- punched tape — Computers. paper tape.
- punctulation — the state of being punctulate
- puncturation — the act of puncturing
- punditocracy — influential media pundits collectively.
- purification — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
- putrefaction — the act or process of putrefying; the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter by bacteria and fungi that results in obnoxiously odorous products; rotting.
- quindecaplet — a group of 15
- rabbit punch — a short, sharp blow to the nape of the neck or the lower part of the skull.
- recuperating — to recover from sickness or exhaustion; regain health or strength.
- recuperation — to recover from sickness or exhaustion; regain health or strength.
- reoccupation — a person's usual or principal work or business, especially as a means of earning a living; vocation: Her occupation was dentistry.
- standing cup — a tall decorative cup of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, having a raised cover.
- stupefacient — stupefying; producing stupor.
- stupefaction — the state of being stupefied; stupor.
- supercabinet — a specially-formed cabinet, a select or powerful group of political ministers (cabinet)
- supplication — an act or instance of supplicating; humble prayer, entreaty, or petition.
- transpicuous — transparent.