11-letter words containing m, a, x
- hexametrize — to write or put into hexameters
- hexidecimal — (spelling) Mis-spelling of "hexadecimal".
- hiram maxim — Hiram Percy, 1869–1936, U.S. inventor.
- homo-sexual — Older Use: Sometimes Disparaging. sexually attracted to members of one's own sex: homosexual students.
- homosexuals — Plural form of homosexual.
- hyperoxemia — abnormal acidity of the blood.
- matrix math — (language) An early system on the UNIVAC I or II.
- maxi single — a music single which contains more than the usual number of tracks
- maxilliform — Having the form, or structure, of a maxilla.
- maxillipeds — Plural form of maxilliped.
- maximalists — Plural form of maximalist.
- maximaphily — the collection or study of picture postcards which depict a picture similar, or identical, to that on the stamp, and which also have a related postmark
- metatextual — Of or pertaining to metatextuality.
- methoxsalen — a potent compound, C 1 2 H 8 O 4 , derived from the seeds of the plant Ammi majus: used in combination with certain ultraviolet radiation for the treatment of severe psoriasis.
- metrosexual — a heterosexual, usually urban male who pays much attention to his personal appearance and cultivates an upscale lifestyle.
- mexican tea — a goosefoot, Chenopodium ambrosioides, having strong-smelling leaves sometimes used medicinally or as flavoring.
- mexican war — the war between the U.S. and Mexico, 1846–48.
- mineral wax — ozocerite.
- mix a drink — If you mix a drink, you prepare it by mixing other drinks together.
- mixed layer — the surface layer of water, seasonally varying in thickness, that is at almost uniform temperature owing to agitation by waves and wind.
- mixed media — multimedia.
- mixed salad — a salad consisting of mixed salad vegetables, such as lettuce, tomato, cucumber, etc
- musical box — music box.
- myxasthenia — defective secretion of mucus.
- myxomatosis — Pathology. a condition characterized by the presence of many myxomas. myxomatous degeneration.
- new mexican — a state in the SW United States. 121,666 sq. mi. (315,115 sq. km). Capital: Santa Fe. Abbreviation: NM (for use with zip code), N. Mex., N.M.
- non-marxist — an adherent of Karl Marx or his theories.
- nyu omnifax — Early system on UNIVAC I or II. Listed in CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959).
- onyx marble — Mexican onyx.
- oxygen mask — a masklike device placed or worn over the nose and mouth when inhaling supplementary oxygen from an attached tank.
- par exemple — for example
- peroxisomal — of or relating to a peroxisome; of the nature of a peroxisome
- pramipexole — a dopamine agonist used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
- proximately — next; nearest; immediately before or after in order, place, occurrence, etc.
- proximation — next; nearest; immediately before or after in order, place, occurrence, etc.
- ready-mixed — blended in advance of being sold
- sexagesimal — pertaining to or based upon the number 60.
- spermatoxic — (of a substance) toxic to spermatozoa.
- spermatoxin — a substance toxic to spermatozoa.
- taxidermist — embalmer
- taxidermize — to prepare or treat by taxidermy
- taximetrics — numerical taxonomy.
- taxonomical — the science or technique of classification.
- thermotaxis — Biology. movement of an organism toward or away from a source of heat.
- thigmotaxis — movement of an organism toward or away from any object that provides a mechanical stimulus.
- thromboxane — a compound, C 20 H 32 O 5 , formed in blood platelets, that constricts blood vessels and promotes clotting.
- toxicomania — a morbid desire for poisonous substances; drug addiction
- waxing moon — the moon at any time after new moon and before full moon, so called because its illuminated area is increasing.
- xanthan gum — a water-soluble natural gum produced by the fermentation of sugar with certain microorganisms and used as a binder, extender, or stabilizer in foods and other products.
- xeranthemum — any of a Mediterranean genus of plants having flower heads that are dry and retain their colour and shape for years: family Asteraceae (composites)