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13-letter words containing i, x, n

  • hematosalpinx — (medicine) A medical condition involving bleeding into the Fallopian tubes.
  • hexactinellid — a type of sponge characterized by their (usually) six siliceous spicules or rays
  • hexamethonium — a compound, C 10 H 24 N 2 , used in the treatment of severe hypertension to lower blood pressure and increase blood flow by blocking transmission of nerve impulses that constrict blood vessels.
  • hexanoic acid — caproic acid.
  • hiberno-saxon — having the characteristics of both the Irish and English; Anglo-Irish.
  • hieracosphinx — (in ancient Egyptian art) a hawk-headed sphinx
  • hong xiu quan — 1814–64, Chinese religious leader and revolutionary. Claiming (1851) to be Christ's brother, he led the Taiping rebellion; committed suicide when it was defeated
  • hydroxide ion — the anion OH−.
  • hydroxylamine — an unstable, weakly basic, crystalline compound, NH 3 O, used as a reducing agent, analytical reagent, and chemical intermediate.
  • hydroxylation — (organic chemistry) The introduction of a hydroxyl group into a molecule, especially by the replacement of a hydrogen atom.
  • index futures — a form of financial futures based on projected movement of a share price index, such as the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Share Index
  • indexing head — a circular plate mounted to rotate on its centre, inscribed with concentric circles, each accurately divided, the dimensions being marked by drilled holes. The plate can be moved round with a workpiece to facilitate the accurate location of holes or other machining operations on the workpiece
  • inexhaustible — not exhaustible; incapable of being depleted: an inexhaustible supply.
  • inexhaustibly — not exhaustible; incapable of being depleted: an inexhaustible supply.
  • inexorability — unyielding; unalterable: inexorable truth; inexorable justice.
  • inexpectation — a lack of expectation
  • inexpediently — In a way that is not expedient.
  • inexpensively — In an inexpensive manner.
  • inexperienced — not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
  • inexplainable — not explainable; incapable of being explained; inexplicable.
  • inexpressable — Not capable of being expressed.
  • inexpressible — not expressible; incapable of being uttered or described in words: a scene of inexpressible beauty.
  • inexpressibly — not expressible; incapable of being uttered or described in words: a scene of inexpressible beauty.
  • inflexibility — not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
  • innocent xiii — (Michelangelo Conti) 1655–1724, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1721–24.
  • intel 80386dx — (processor)   A version of the Intel 80386 with a 32-bit data bus and 32-bit address bus, a BGA. The 386DX was clocked at 16 to 33 MHz by Intel and up to 40 MHz by AMD. It comes in a BGA package.
  • intel 80386sx — (processor)   A lower-speed version of the Intel 80386. It uses a 16-bit data bus instead of a 32-bit data bus. It has a 24-bit address bus. It is faster than the 286, and more importantly, like the full-size 386, provides more flexibility in running existing DOS applications. Intel's version runs at 16 MHz, while AMD's can run at up to 33 MHz. It comes in a PFP package.
  • interaxillary — (botany) Situated within or between the axils of leaves.
  • interlocutrix — A female interlocutor.
  • interproximal — situated toward the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone. Compare distal (def 1).
  • intersexually — In an intersexual way.
  • intoxicatedly — In an intoxicated fashion; drunkenly.
  • isoalloxazine — a yellow solid that is the heterocyclic compound of the flavins. Formula: C10H6N4O2
  • italian sixth — (in musical harmony) an augmented sixth chord, characterized by having a major third and an augmented sixth above the root
  • juxtaposition — an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
  • juxtoposition — Misspelling of juxtaposition.
  • lead monoxide — litharge.
  • liquid oxygen — a clear, pale blue liquid obtained by compressing oxygen and then cooling it below its boiling point: used chiefly as an oxidizer in liquid rocket propellants.
  • luminous flux — the rate of transmission of luminous energy: expressed in lumens.
  • luxembourgian — of or relating to Luxembourg, its people, or their language.
  • luxuriousness — characterized by luxury; ministering or conducive to luxury: a luxurious hotel.
  • magnetic axis — the straight line joining the two poles of a magnet, as the poles of the earth
  • magnetic flux — the total magnetic induction crossing a surface, equal to the integral of the component of magnetic induction perpendicular to the surface over the surface: usually measured in webers or maxwells.
  • marketing mix — A company's marketing mix is the combination of marketing activities it uses in order to promote a particular product or service.
  • maxillodental — Relating to the jaw and teeth.
  • maximilian ii — 1527–76, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1564–76.
  • mexican apple — a tropical American tree, Casimiroa edulis, of the rue family, having greenish, inconspicuous flowers and tomatolike fleshy fruit that is yellow on the inside and gray or yellowish-green on the outside.
  • mexican poppy — any tropical American poppy of the genus Argemone, especially A. mexicana (Mexican poppy) having prickly pods and leaves and yellow or white, poppylike flowers.
  • mine examiner — an official who inspects a mine to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
  • mis-explained — to make plain or clear; render understandable or intelligible: to explain an obscure point. Synonyms: explicate. Antonyms: confuse.
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