14-letter words containing g, i, l, o, t
- logic emulator — A system of FPGAs, programmable interconnect and software which automatically configures itself into an operating prototype of a large-scale logic design, such as a microprocessor. An emulated design can be connected into the target system and really operated and tested before the design is made into an integrated circuit.
- logical syntax — syntactics.
- logistic curve — a curve, shaped like a letter S , defined as an exponential function and used to model various forms of growth.
- longevity risk — Longevity risk is the potential risk attached to the increasing life expectancy of policyholders, which can result in higher than expected payouts for insurance companies.
- longitudinally — of or relating to longitude or length: longitudinal measurement.
- lothian region — a former local government region in SE central Scotland, formed in 1975 from East Lothian, most of Midlothian, and West Lothian; replaced in 1996 by the council areas of East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, and Edinburgh
- lugger topsail — a fore-and-aft topsail used above a lugsail.
- lysogenization — the process of a bacterium becoming lysogenic
- macrobiologist — One who studies macrobiology.
- magnetooptical — Having both magnetic and optical elements.
- magniloquently — In a magniloquent manner.
- magnolia metal — an alloy used for bearings, consisting largely of lead (up to 80 per cent) and antimony, with the addition of smaller quantities of iron and tin
- magnolia state — Mississippi (used as a nickname).
- malfunctioning — failure to function properly: a malfunction of the liver; the malfunction of a rocket.
- metallogenetic — metallogenic
- meteorological — pertaining to meteorology or to phenomena of the atmosphere or weather.
- meteorologists — Plural form of meteorologist.
- methaemoglobin — a brownish compound of oxygen and hemoglobin, formed in the blood, as by the use of certain drugs.
- methodological — a set or system of methods, principles, and rules for regulating a given discipline, as in the arts or sciences.
- methodologists — Plural form of methodologist.
- microbiologist — the branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, uses, and modes of existence of microscopic organisms.
- micropathology — the branch of pathology dealing with the microscopic study of changes that occur in tissues and cells during disease.
- miniature golf — a game or amusement modeled on golf and played with a putter and golf ball, in which each very short, grassless “hole” constitutes an obstacle course, consisting of wooden alleys, tunnels, bridges, etc., through which the ball must be driven to hole it.
- mongrelization — to subject (a breed, group, etc.) to crossbreeding, especially with one considered inferior.
- moonlight flit — a hurried departure at night, esp from rented accommodation to avoid payment of rent owed
- morganatically — In a morganatic manner.
- mounting-block — a block of stone formerly used to aid a person when mounting a horse
- multigrade oil — Multigrade oil is engine or gear oil which works well at both low and high temperatures.
- multireligious — belonging to or following more than one religion
- mycotoxicology — the study of the toxic properties of fungi
- mythologically — of or relating to mythology.
- narratological — of or relating to narratology
- national guard — state military forces, in part equipped, trained, and quartered by the U.S. government, and paid by the U.S. government, that become an active component of the army when called into federal service by the president in civil emergencies. Compare militia (def 2).
- navigationally — in a navigational manner; from a navigational point of view
- neil armstrong — (Daniel) Louis ("Satchmo") 1900–71, U.S. jazz trumpeter and bandleader.
- neolinguistics — a school of linguistics centered in Italy emphasizing the importance of linguistic geography in diachronic studies.
- neurobiologist — the branch of biology that is concerned with the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.
- nitrogen cycle — the continuous sequence of events by which atmospheric nitrogen and nitrogenous compounds in the soil are converted, as by nitrification and nitrogen fixation, into substances that can be utilized by green plants, the substances returning to the air and soil as a result of the decay of the plants and denitrification.
- nitroglycerine — a colorless, thick, oily, flammable, highly explosive, slightly water-soluble liquid, C 3 H 5 N 3 O 9 , prepared from glycerol with nitric and sulfuric acids: used chiefly as a constituent of dynamite and other explosives, in rocket propellants, and in medicine as a vasodilator in the treatment of angina pectoris.
- non-congenital — having by nature a specified character: a congenital fool.
- non-insulating — to cover, line, or separate with a material that prevents or reduces the passage, transfer, or leakage of heat, electricity, or sound: to insulate an electric wire with a rubber sheath; to insulate a coat with down.
- non-legitimate — in accordance with established rules, principles, or standards.
- non-litigation — the act or process of litigating: a matter that is still in litigation.
- non-liturgical — of or relating to formal public worship or liturgies.
- non-logistical — of or relating to logistics.
- non-negotiable — capable of being negotiated: a negotiable salary demand.
- non-regulation — a law, rule, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct.
- nonbelligerent — of or relating to a country whose status or policy is one of nonbelligerency.
- noncategorical — without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial.
- noncirculating — not circulating