13-letter words containing m, e, l, c, h
- methodistical — Methodistic.
- methylmercury — any of several extremely toxic organometallic compounds, Hg(CH 3) 2 , formed from metallic mercury by the action of microorganisms and capable of entering the food chain: used as seed disinfectants.
- michelin star — a mark of distinction awarded by the Michelin travel guides to a restaurant in recognition of the high quality of its cooking. A restaurant may receive one, two, or three stars, representing very good, exceptional, or exquisite cuisine, respectively
- microcephalia — Microcephaly.
- microcephalic — having a head with a small braincase.
- microcephalus — An abnormally small head.
- microlecithal — having a small amount of yolk, as certain eggs or ova.
- middle french — the French language of the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries. Abbreviation: MF.
- middle school — a school intermediate between elementary school and high school, usually encompassing grades five or six through eight.
- mineral pitch — asphalt.
- mischievously — maliciously or playfully annoying.
- mittelschmerz — dull abdominal pain occurring at the time of ovulation, attributed to the presence of free blood in the peritoneal cavity from the ruptured ovarian follicle.
- mohr's circle — a graphical construction enabling the stresses in the cross-section of a body to be determined if the principal stresses are known
- molly pitcher — Molly (Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley) 1754–1832, American Revolutionary heroine.
- monochlorides — Plural form of monochloride.
- morphemically — By means of, or in terms, of morphemes.
- motor vehicle — an automobile, truck, bus, or similar motor-driven conveyance.
- much-maligned — If you describe someone or something as much-maligned, you mean that they are often criticized by people, but you think the criticism is unfair or exaggerated because they have good qualities too.
- much-traveled — A much-traveled person has traveled a lot in foreign countries.
- multibranched — Having more than one branch.
- multitheistic — Of or relating to multitheism.
- muscle shoals — former rapids of the Tennessee River in SW Alabama, changed into a lake by Wilson Dam: part of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
- myrmecophiles — Plural form of myrmecophile.
- nephelometric — Bacteriology. an apparatus containing a series of barium chloride standards used to determine the number of bacteria in a suspension.
- neurochemical — of or relating to neurochemistry.
- nonhaemolytic — relating to a transfusion reaction in which the red blood cells survive
- nonmechanical — having to do with machinery: a mechanical failure.
- normocephalic — Having a normal sized head; neither macrocephalic nor microcephalic; mesocephalic.
- opthalmoscope — Misspelling of ophthalmoscope.
- peach blossom — the flower of the peach tree: the state flower of Delaware.
- perilymphatic — the fluid between the bony and membranous labyrinths of the ear.
- petrochemical — a chemical substance obtained from petroleum or natural gas, as gasoline, kerosene, or petrolatum.
- photochemical — the branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of light.
- physics model — a variety of software illustrating the movement of objects in reality, used by designers of video games to improve verisimilitude
- phytochemical — Also called phytonutrient. any of various bioactive chemical compounds found in plants, as antioxidants, considered to be beneficial to human health.
- polycythaemia — an abnormal condition of the blood characterized by an increase in the number of red blood cells. It can occur as a primary disease of unknown cause (polycythaemia vera or erythraemia) or in association with respiratory or circulatory diseases
- pomme blanche — breadroot.
- radiochemical — pertaining to or involving radiochemistry.
- reform school — reformatory (def 2).
- rhinoscleroma — an inflammatory bacterial disease of the nose that is mostly found in Africa and Central America
- saint michael — one of the archangels. Feast day: Sept 29 or Nov 8
- schematically — pertaining to or of the nature of a schema, diagram, or scheme; diagrammatic.
- school system — state education
- semi-mythical — pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a myth.
- semiochemical — a chemical substance produced by an animal and used in communications, such as a pheromone
- shell company — A shell company is a company that another company takes over in order to use its name to gain an advantage.
- silvichemical — any of a number of chemicals derived from a tree.
- smooth collie — a breed of short-haired collie with a smooth, thick coat.
- smooth muscle — involuntary muscle tissue in the walls of viscera and blood vessels, consisting of nonstriated, spindle-shaped cells.
- summer school — study programs offered by a school, college, or university during the summer to those who wish to obtain their degrees more quickly, who must make up credits, or who wish to supplement their education.