12-letter words containing c, a, r, e, t
- microammeter — an instrument for measuring extremely small electric currents, calibrated in microamperes.
- microclimate — the climate of a small area, as of confined spaces such as caves or houses (cryptoclimate) of plant communities, wooded areas, etc. (phytoclimate) or of urban communities, which may be different from that in the general region.
- microgranite — an igneous rock with an identical composition and mineral content to granite, but having a finer texture
- micropayment — A very small payment made each time a user accesses an Internet page or service.
- minor tenace — the king and jack of a suit held by one player.
- miscalibrate — To calibrate poorly or wrongly.
- miscegenator — a person who advocates or engages in miscegenation
- miscreations — Plural form of miscreation.
- mockumentary — a movie or television show depicting fictional events but presented as a documentary.
- mole-catcher — someone or something who catches, traps, or kills moles
- molecularity — the number of molecules or atoms that participate in an elementary process.
- monotrichate — (of bacteria) having a single flagellum at one pole.
- morro castle — a historic fort at the entrance to the harbor of Havana, Cuba.
- mother craft — a spaceship providing facilities and supplies for a number of smaller craft, or for astronauts
- mount carmel — a mountain ridge in NW Israel, extending from the Samarian Hills to the Mediterranean. Highest point: about 540 m (1800 ft)
- multicentral — having or dependent on several centres; multicentre
- multifurcate — forked; branching.
- multinuclear — pertaining to or involving atomic weapons: nuclear war.
- multitracked — (music) Recorded on multiple tracks.
- mycobacteria — Plural form of mycobacterium.
- mycoparasite — a parasitic fungus whose host is another fungus.
- myrtle beach — a town in E South Carolina.
- name capture — (reduction) In beta reduction, when a term containing a free occurrence of a variable v is substituted into another term where v is bound the free v becomes spuriously bound or "captured". E.g. (\ x . \ y . x y) y --> \ y . y y (WRONG) This problem arises because two distinct variables have the same name. The most common solution is to rename the bound variable using alpha conversion: (\ x . \ y' . x y') y --> \ y' . y y' Another solution is to use de Bruijn notation. Note that the argument expression, y, contained a free variable. The whole expression above must therefore be notionally contained within the body of some lambda abstraction which binds y. If we never reduce inside the body of a lambda abstraction (as in reduction to weak head normal form) then name capture cannot occur.
- 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.
- nanoparticle — a microscopic particle of matter that is measured on the nanoscale, usually one that measures less than 100 nanometers.
- narcotherapy — an infrequently used method of treating mental disorders by intravenous injection of barbiturates.
- nasotracheal — (anatomy) Of or relating to the nose and trachea.
- neoanthropic — neanthropic.
- neorealistic — Of or pertaining to neorealism.
- nephropathic — characterized by or relating to nephropathy
- net curtains — curtains made of a thin light mesh fabric of cotton, nylon, or other fibre
- netherlandic — Dutch (def 7).
- network card — network interface controller
- neural crest — a group of ectodermal cells that develop into a variety of tissues, including spinal and autonomic ganglia, connective tissue around the brain and spinal cord, and parts of the facial bones.
- neurasthenic — pertaining to or suffering from neurasthenia.
- neuroplastic — Of or pertaining to neuroplasticity.
- neurotically — of, relating to, or characteristic of neurosis.
- neurotypical — relating to or showing typical neurological behavior and development: She has one dyslexic and one neurotypical child.
- neutralistic — Employing or relating to neutralism.
- niche market — specific or limited consumer interest
- night dancer — (in Uganda) a person believed to employ the help of the dead in destroying other people
- nightcrawler — An earthworm of the species Lumbricus terrestris, known for its large size and nocturnal surfacings.
- nitroscanate — The ether analogue of amoscanate, used in veterinary medicine as an anthelmintic.
- noise factor — the ratio of the noise output of an ideal device to the noise output of the unit being tested.
- nomenclators — Plural form of nomenclator.
- nomenclature — a set or system of names or terms, as those used in a particular science or art, by an individual or community, etc.
- non-curative — serving to cure or heal; pertaining to curing or remedial treatment; remedial.
- non-metrical — pertaining to meter or poetic measure.
- non-reactive — tending to react.
- nonarchitect — a person or builder who is not an architect