15-letter words containing e, l, i, c, o, m
- metallo-organic — organometallic.
- metamorphically — In a metamorphic manner.
- methyl chloride — a colorless, poisonous gas, CH 3 Cl, used chiefly as a refrigerant, as a local anesthetic, and as a methylating agent in organic synthesis.
- methylcobalamin — A cobalamin used to treat neuropathies.
- metric topology — a topology for a space in which open sets are defined in terms of a given metric.
- microaerophiles — Plural form of microaerophile.
- microaerophilic — Of, or relating to a microaerophile.
- microcontroller — A microcomputer on a single chip, used to control some device such as an automobile engine or a toy.
- microelectronic — A microelectronic device.
- micromillimeter — Synonym of nanometer.
- microsoft excel — (tool) A spreadsheet program from Microsoft, part of their Microsoft Office suite of productivity tools for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh. Excel is probably the most widely used spreadsheet in the world.
- microtechnology — technology that uses microelectronics
- microtunnelling — a technique used to excavate tunnels mechanically for the laying of pipes
- military police — soldiers who perform police duties
- mineralogically — With regard to mineralogy.
- miscegenational — of or relating to miscegenation
- miscellaneously — In a miscellaneous manner.
- misrecollection — the act or power of recollecting, or recalling to mind; remembrance.
- mitotic spindle — spindle (def 11).
- moccasin flower — the lady's-slipper.
- modestly priced — moderately priced; not overly expensive
- molecular knife — a segment of genetic material that inhibits the reproduction of the AIDS virus by breaking up specific areas of the virus's genes.
- molecular sieve — a compound with molecule-size pores, as some sodium aluminum silicates, that chemically locks molecules in them: used in purification and separation processes.
- mononucleotides — Plural form of mononucleotide.
- multinucleolate — having two or more nucleoli
- multiple choice — question: with several options
- multiple factor — polygene.
- multiple-choice — consisting of several possible answers from which the correct one must be selected: a multiple-choice question.
- multiprocessing — the simultaneous execution of two or more programs or instruction sequences by separate CPUs under integrated control.
- multiprocessors — Plural form of multiprocessor.
- muzzle velocity — the speed of a projectile, usually expressed in feet or meters per second, as it leaves the muzzle of a gun.
- myelodysplastic — (medicine) Of, pertaining to, or showing evidence of myelodysplasia.
- national income — the total net earnings from the production of goods and services in a country over a period of time, usually one year, and consisting essentially of wages, salaries, rent, profits, and interest.
- native compiler — (programming, tool) A compiler which runs on the computer for which it is producing machine code, in contrast to a cross-compiler, which produces code for a different computer.
- neomercantilism — an economic doctrine or policy during the early 20th century that set high tariffs and other import restrictions in order to protect domestic industries.
- neuroanatomical — the branch of anatomy dealing with the nervous system.
- neurochemically — In a neurochemical manner or context.
- non combustible — not flammable.
- non-combustible — not flammable.
- noncommunicable — not communicable, especially with reference to a disease that is not transmitted through contact with an infected or afflicted person.
- noncompressible — not able to be compressed
- nonmathematical — of, relating to, or of the nature of mathematics: mathematical truth.
- nonmatriculated — not matriculated, not enrolled in an institution, esp a college or university
- nonmelodramatic — Not melodramatic.
- nonmetaphorical — not metaphorical; literal
- oedipus complex — the unresolved desire of a child for sexual gratification through the parent of the opposite sex, especially the desire of a son for his mother. This involves, first, identification with and, later, hatred for the parent of the same sex, who is considered by the child as a rival.
- oliver cromwell — Oliver, 1599–1658, English general, Puritan statesman, and Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland 1653–58.
- omega-algebraic — In domain theory, a complete partial order is algebraic if every element is the lub of some chain of compact elements. If the set of compact elements is countable it is omega-algebraic. Usually written with a Greek letter omega (LaTeX \omega).
- omnibenevolence — unlimited kindness and generosity
- omnidirectional — sending or receiving signals in all directions: an omnidirectional microphone.