13-letter words containing i, g, l, a
- integrability — capable of being integrated, as a mathematical function or differential equation.
- integral test — the theorem that a given infinite series converges if the function whose value at each integer is the corresponding term in the series is decreasing, tends to zero, and results in a finite number when integrated from one to infinity.
- intellidating — the practice of going on a date at a venue, event, etc, associated with high culture or learning (rather than at a bar, cinema, etc)
- intercalating — Present participle of intercalate.
- intergalactic — of, existing, or occurring in the space between galaxies: The science-fiction movie was about an intergalactic war.
- interglacials — Plural form of interglacial.
- intergranular — located or occurring between granules or grains: intergranular corrosion.
- interlanguage — a language created or used for international communication.
- intermarginal — occurring or situated between two margins
- internalising — Present participle of internalise.
- internalizing — Present participle of internalize.
- interpleading — to litigate with each other in order to determine which of two parties is the rightful claimant against a third party.
- interpolating — Present participle of interpolate.
- interregional — of or relating to a region of considerable extent; not merely local: a regional meeting of the Boy Scouts.
- interrelating — Present participle of interrelate.
- intragalactic — existing or occurring within a single galaxy.
- intramarginal — existing or occurring within a margin or limit.
- intraregional — Within a region.
- involute gear — a gear tooth form that is generated by involute geometry
- irrefrangible — not to be broken or violated; inviolable: an irrefrangible rule of etiquette.
- irregularness — Quality of being irregular.
- isoagglutinin — an agglutinin that can effect isoagglutination.
- isoamyl group — the univalent group C 5 H 11 .
- isogonal line — an imaginary line, or one drawn on a map, connecting all points of equal magnetic declination.
- james gosling — (person) The software engineer who wrote GOSMACS, and served as Sun Microsystems, Inc. project leader for both NeWS, and Java. He is currently (1997) a Vice President and "Distinguished Engineer" at Sun.
- jigsaw puzzle — Also called picture puzzle. a set of irregularly cut pieces of pasteboard, wood, or the like that form a picture or design when fitted together.
- judgmatically — in the manner of a judge
- judgmentalism — Judgmental behaviour or attitude.
- junior league — any local branch of a women's organization, the Association of the Junior Leagues of America, Inc., the members of which are engaged in volunteer welfare work, civic affairs, etc.
- kerb-crawling — Kerb-crawling is the activity of driving slowly along the side of a road in order to find and hire a prostitute.
- kilomegacycle — a unit of frequency, equal to 10 9 cycles per second. Abbreviation: kMc.
- king mackerel — a game fish, Scomberomorus cavalla, found in the western Atlantic Ocean.
- kingsley amis — Kingsley, 1922–95, English novelist.
- l-head engine — an internal-combustion engine having the intake and exhaust valves arranged in a chamber along one side of the pistons.
- labiogression — location of the anterior teeth forward of their natural position.
- labour-saving — A labour-saving device or idea makes it possible for you to do something with less effort than usual.
- lactoglobulin — A protein or mixture of similar proteins occurring in milk, obtained after the removal of casein and precipitated in a salt solution.
- lake dwelling — a house, especially of prehistoric times, built on piles or other support over the water of a lake.
- lake maggiore — a lake in N Italy and S Switzerland, in the S Lepontine Alps
- lake michigan — a state in the N central United States. 58,216 sq. mi. (150,780 sq. km). Capital: Lansing. Abbreviation: MI (for use with zip code), Mich.
- lake winnipeg — a lake in S Canada, in Manitoba: drains through the Nelson River into Hudson Bay. Area: 23 553 sq km (9094 sq miles)
- land registry — In Britain, a land registry is a government office where records are kept about each area of land in a country or region, including information about who owns it.
- landgraviates — Plural form of landgraviate.
- landing clerk — a representative of a shipping line who boards its incoming passenger ships to give passengers information and advice.
- landing craft — any of various flat-bottomed vessels designed to move troops and equipment close to shore.
- landing field — an area of land large and smooth enough for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
- landing force — the ground forces of an amphibious task force that effect the assault landing in an amphibious operation.
- landing party — a component of a ship's company detached for special duty ashore.
- landing speed — the minimum air speed at which an aircraft lands safely
- landing stage — a floating platform used as a wharf.