12-letter words containing c, a, t, e, r, o
- 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)
- mycobacteria — Plural form of mycobacterium.
- mycoparasite — a parasitic fungus whose host is another fungus.
- 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
- network card — network interface controller
- 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.
- 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
- nonbacterial — Not bacterial.
- noncarbonate — That which is not a carbonate.
- noncharacter — someone who is not a character
- nonclemature — Misspelling of nomenclature.
- noncorporate — Not corporate.
- nonmetameric — not metameric
- nonrealistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
- nonsectarian — not affiliated with or limited to a specific religious denomination.
- nonstrategic — pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of strategy: strategic movements.
- notice board — bulletin board for displaying public messages
- noticeboards — Plural form of noticeboard.
- obstetrician — a physician who specializes in obstetrics. Abbreviation: OB, ob.
- octagenarian — One who is between the ages of 80 and 89, inclusive.
- octahedrally — in an octahedral manner
- octogenarian — of the age of 80 years.
- off the rack — (of clothing) not made to specific or individual requirements; ready-made: off-the-rack men's suits.
- off-the-rack — (of clothing) not made to specific or individual requirements; ready-made: off-the-rack men's suits.
- office party — a party or informal social gathering for all the employees in a particular organization or department
- olfactometer — a device for estimating the keenness of the sense of smell.
- olfactometry — The study and measurement of smells.