13-letter words containing d, i, a, t, r
- mitochondrial — (cytology) Of, or relating to mitochondria.
- mixed crystal — a crystal consisting of a solid solution of two or more distinct compounds
- moderationist — a person who favors, supports, or promotes moderation.
- moderatorship — The position or office of a moderator.
- modernisation — Alternative spelling of modernization.
- modernization — to make modern; give a new or modern character or appearance to: to modernize one's ideas; to modernize a kitchen.
- mood-altering — (especially of drugs) capable of changing one's emotional state.
- mountainboard — a type of skateboard specially designed for rough terrain and steep slopes, having four large wheels linked by a suspension system
- multibranched — Having more than one branch.
- multigravidas — Plural form of multigravida.
- multiramified — having several branches or branchlike parts
- multistandard — able to process signals from several different systems
- multistranded — having several strands
- multithreaded — multithreading
- muriatic acid — (not in scientific use) hydrochloric acid.
- myristic acid — an oily, white crystalline compound, C 1 4 H 2 8 O 2 , insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether: used in soaps, cosmetics, and in the synthesis of esters for flavors and perfumes.
- narrow-fisted — tight-fisted.
- national grid — a network of high-voltage power lines connecting major power stations
- natural child — Law. an illegitimate child; one born of illicit intercourse. (especially in Louisiana) an illegitimate child who has been lawfully acknowledged by its father.
- nearsightedly — In a nearsighted manner; as if nearsighted; myopically.
- netherlandian — the, (used with a singular or plural verb) a kingdom in W Europe, bordering on the North Sea, Germany, and Belgium. 13,433 sq. mi. (34,790 sq. km). Capitals: Amsterdam and The Hague.
- nitrolic acid — any of several weak acids formed when nitrous acid reacts with a nitroparaffin
- non-editorial — of or relating to the commissioning or compiling of content for publication, or to a person who does such work: editorial policies; editorial skills.
- non-irrigated — to supply (land) with water by artificial means, as by diverting streams, flooding, or spraying.
- nonaccredited — not accredited, lacking certain credentials
- nonadsorptive — Not adsorptive.
- nonauthorized — Not authorized.
- nondeliberate — not deliberate or intentional
- nondemocratic — pertaining to or of the nature of democracy or a democracy.
- nonderivative — Not derivative.
- nonhereditary — passing, or capable of passing, naturally from parent to offspring through the genes: Blue eyes are hereditary in our family. Compare congenital.
- nonindustrial — of, pertaining to, of the nature of, or resulting from industry: industrial production; industrial waste.
- nonintegrated — not integrated, lacking integration
- nonirradiated — not irradiated, not having undergone irradiation
- north reading — a city in NE Massachusetts.
- nubian desert — an arid region in the NE Sudan.
- nudiustertian — (rare, obsolete) Of the day before yesterday.
- old favourite — If you refer to something as an old favourite, you mean that it has been in existence for a long time and everyone knows it or likes it.
- old ritualist — Raskolnik.
- optical drive — optical disk drive
- orbital index — the ratio of the maximum breadth to the maximum height of the orbital cavity multiplied by 100.
- orthodiagonal — the axis in a crystal
- orthopaedical — Pertaining to orthopaedics; characteristic of orthopaedia.
- orthopinakoid — a crystalline plane
- outrecuidance — (archaic) Presumption, arrogance, self-conceit.
- over-detailed — having many details: a detailed problem.
- over-standing — overreach (def 13).
- overdramatise — Alternative spelling of overdramatize.
- overdramatize — to put into a form suitable for acting on a stage.
- overeducation — the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life.