12-letter words containing c, l, e, a, n
- nonnumerical — not containing or involving numbers
- nonpolemical — a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
- nonrealistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
- nonrevocable — Not revocable.
- nonspherical — not spherical
- nontechnical — belonging or pertaining to an art, science, or the like: technical skill.
- 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.
- normokalemic — Having a normal percentage of potassium in one's blood.
- 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.
- nucleic acid — any of a group of long, linear macromolecules, either DNA or various types of RNA, that carry genetic information directing all cellular functions: composed of linked nucleotides.
- nucleocapsid — the nucleic acid core and surrounding capsid of a virus; the basic viral structure.
- nucleosidase — any of the class of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleosides.
- nucleotidase — a biochemical catalyst that facilitates the process of hydrolyzing or splitting a nucleotide and turning it into a phosphate and a nucleoside
- nychthemeral — relating to a nychthemeron or to the changes or differences, specifically those relating to day and night, that occur within this span
- oblanceolate — inversely lanceolate, as a leaf.
- occidentally — In an occidental manner.
- oceanologist — the practical application of oceanography.
- oil in place — The oil in place is the amount of crude oil which is estimated to be in a reservoir.
- ojo caliente — a hot spring.
- old covenant — the covenant between God and the ancient Israelites, based on the Mosaic Law.
- oleandomycin — a macrolide antibiotic used to treat skin infections
- olive branch — a branch of the olive tree as an emblem of peace.
- on the latch — fastened by the latch (sense 1) but not locked or bolted
- one-act play — a short play consisting of only one act
- opalescently — In an opalescent manner.
- open channel — An open channel is a type of flow in which one surface is free (= not restricted by anything).
- oracle bones — animal bones used for divination
- oracularness — the state of being oracular
- organoleptic — perceived by a sense organ.
- 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.
- oven cleaner — a liquid, often foam in an aerosol container, designed to clean ovens
- overbalanced — Simple past tense and past participle of overbalance.
- overbalances — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overbalance.
- overreliance — confident or trustful dependence.
- oxyacetylene — noting or pertaining to a mixture of oxygen and acetylene: an oxyacetylene torch.
- oxygen lance — a tube for conveying oxygen, used in various thermal cutting or steelmaking operations.
- packed lunch — A packed lunch is food, for example sandwiches, which you take to work, to school, or on a trip and eat as your lunch.
- paling-fence — Also called paling fence. picket fence.
- pancake coil — a coil (of wire, etc) wound in a flat circular shape
- pancake roll — A pancake roll is an item of Chinese food consisting of a small roll of thin crisp pastry filled with vegetables and sometimes meat.
- panchen lama — Tashi Lama.
- panel doctor — a doctor within a given area available for consultation by patients insured under the National Health Insurance Scheme
- patent cliff — a potential sharp drop in sales and revenue for a company when one of its patents expires: the looming patent cliffs faced by pharmaceutical firms.
- pauciloquent — using few words in speech or conversation
- peace-loving — If you describe someone as peace-loving, you mean that they try to avoid quarrelling or fighting with other people.
- peacefulness — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.