13-letter words containing m, e, t, a
- aircraftwomen — Plural form of aircraftwoman.
- albumen plate — a flexible zinc or aluminum printing plate coated with a photosensitive compound, used in offset printing of usually fewer than 50,000 copies.
- alchemistical — relating to alchemists
- alcoholometer — an instrument, such as a specially calibrated hydrometer, for determining the percentage of alcohol in a liquid
- alcoholometry — the process of measuring the concentration of alcohol in a liquid, such as in blood or a liquor
- aldosteronism — high blood pressure caused by excess aldosterone in the blood and urine
- alectryomancy — an ancient form of divination, using a rooster to select grains of food placed on letters of the alphabet.
- alpha emitter — a radioactive isotope that emits alpha particles
- alphabetiform — having similarities to letters of the alphabet
- alstroemerias — Plural form of alstroemeria.
- alternativism — The rejection of a social normality through the pursuit of alternatives.
- aluminothermy — a process for reducing metallic oxides using finely divided aluminium powder. The mixture of aluminium and the oxide is ignited, causing the aluminium to be oxidized and the metal oxide to be reduced to the metal
- alumosilicate — (inorganic chemistry) The anion [AlSiO4]-1.
- amarantaceous — amaranthine
- amateur night — an entertainment featuring amateur performers, often in competition for prizes.
- ambidexterity — ambidextrous ease, skill, or facility.
- ambidexterous — ambidextrous
- ambient music — a style of popular music which aims to create a relaxing atmosphere
- ambient noise — the level of the total noise in an area
- ambisexuality — the state of being ambisexual
- ambitiousness — having ambition; eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc.: ambitious students.
- ambrette seed — the seed of the abelmosk.
- amenhotep iii — Greek name Amenophis. ?1411–?1375 bc, Egyptian pharaoh who expanded Egypt's influence by peaceful diplomacy and erected many famous buildings
- amesha spenta — any of the personified attributes of Ahura Mazda.
- aminobenzoate — (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of aminobenzoic acid.
- aminothiazole — (chemistry) A heterocyclic amine, the starting point for synthesis of many compounds, sometimes used as a thyroid inhibitor in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
- aminotriazole — a white, crystalline, soluble powder, NHNC(NH2)NCH, used for killing weeds or other undesired vegetation: a carcinogen
- amitriptyline — a tricyclic antidepressant drug. Formula: C20H23N
- amitryptyline — a drug with several uses, most commonly prescribed to treat depression
- ammonia water — ammonia (def 2).
- amniocenteses — Plural form of amniocentesis.
- amniocentesis — If a pregnant woman has an amniocentesis, fluid is removed from her womb in order to check that her unborn baby is not affected by certain genetic disorders.
- amor asteroid — one of a small group of asteroids whose orbits approach but do not cross that of the earth: named after the first such asteroid discovered (1932).
- amphictyonies — Plural form of amphictyony.
- amphiprostyle — (esp of a classical temple) having a set of columns at both ends but not at the sides
- amphitheaters — Plural form of amphitheater.
- amphitheatral — relating to an amphitheatre, taking place in an amphitheatre
- amphitheatres — Plural form of amphitheatre.
- amphitheatric — Of, pertaining to, exhibited in, or resembling an amphitheatre.
- amphitrichate — having a single flagellum at each end.
- amphotericins — Plural form of amphotericin.
- amplificative — Amplificatory.
- amusement tax — a tax on various forms of entertainment, paid on admissions to theaters, etc.
- anagrammatise — To produce an anagram of (a piece of text).
- anagrammatize — to arrange into an anagram
- analphabetism — the inability to read and write, illiteracy
- anathematical — of or relating to an anathema
- anathematised — to pronounce an anathema against; denounce; curse.
- anathematized — Simple past tense and past participle of anathematize.
- anathematizer — One who anathematizes; a severe critic.