12-letter words containing c, a, r, n, u
- 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.
- nand circuit — Computers. a circuit that is energized when any one of its inputs is not energized.
- 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.
- naturalistic — imitating nature or the usual natural surroundings.
- naturopathic — (alternative medicine) Of or pertaining to naturopathy or to naturopaths.
- ncr language — Software Writer's Language
- necrophagous — That eats dead or decaying animal flesh.
- net curtains — curtains made of a thin light mesh fabric of cotton, nylon, or other fibre
- 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.
- neurological — the science of the nerves and the nervous system, especially of the diseases affecting them.
- neuroplastic — Of or pertaining to neuroplasticity.
- neurosarcoma — A malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, a form of cancer of the connective tissue surrounding nerves.
- 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.
- nitrous acid — an acid, HNO 2 , known only in solution.
- nocturnality — of or relating to the night (opposed to diurnal).
- 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-cultural — of or relating to culture or cultivation.
- non-curative — serving to cure or heal; pertaining to curing or remedial treatment; remedial.
- non-vascular — pertaining to, composed of, or provided with vessels or ducts that convey fluids, as blood, lymph, or sap.
- nonarticular — Using or involving the muscles rather than the joints.
- noncancerous — (of tissue) not cancerous, benign
- nonclemature — Misspelling of nomenclature.
- noncrushable — (of a container, material, etc) not easily crushed
- noninsurance — the condition or state of not having insurance
- nonmercurial — not composed of, resembling, or containing mercury
- nonmolecular — not molecular, not made up of or relating to molecules
- nonnumerical — not containing or involving numbers
- nonvehicular — Not vehicular.
- normal curve — a bell-shaped curve showing a particular distribution of probability over the values of a random variable. Also called Gaussian curve, probability curve.
- nuclear bomb — atomic explosive
- nuclear fuel — Physics. fissile or fertile material that undergoes fission in a nuclear reactor.
- nuclear test — a test carried out on a nuclear weapon to determine effectiveness, etc
- nuclear-free — A nuclear-free place is a place where nuclear energy or nuclear weapons are forbidden.
- obscurantism — opposition to the increase and spread of knowledge.
- obscurantist — opposition to the increase and spread of knowledge.
- obscurations — Plural form of obscuration.
- oncornavirus — any of various RNA viruses that cause tumors in humans and other animals.
- oracularness — the state of being oracular
- orange juice — fruit drink: nectar of orange
- osco-umbrian — a group of languages, usually classified as Italic, that contains Oscan and Umbrian.
- overissuance — the act of issuing in excessive amounts
- pan scrubber — a rough sponge, often made of steel wool, used for scrubbing saucepans, frying pans, etc
- patroclinous — inheritance in which the traits of the offspring are derived primarily from the paternal parent (opposed to matrocliny).
- paul-boncour — Joseph [zhaw-zef] /ʒɔˈzɛf/ (Show IPA), 1873–1972, French lawyer and statesman: premier 1932–33.
- percussional — of or relating to percussion
- 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.