10-letter words containing m, i, p
- meperidine — a narcotic compound, C 1 5 H 2 1 NO 2 , used as an analgesic and sedative.
- mephitical — Alternative form of mephitic.
- mercaptide — a metallic salt of a mercaptan.
- mesohippus — any of a group of prehistoric horselike animals of the genus Mesohippus, which had three toes and which lived during the Oligocene epoch
- mesophilic — (of bacteria) growing best at moderate temperatures, between 25°C and 40°C.
- mesophytic — Relating to a mesophyte.
- meta-vlisp — (language) An innovative Lisp dialect by E. St.James of IBP, France.
- metalepsis — the use of metonymy to replace a word already used figuratively.
- metaleptic — the use of metonymy to replace a word already used figuratively.
- metaphasic — Relating to metaphase.
- metaphoric — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- metaphysic — metaphysics.
- metaphysis — (anatomy) The part of a long bone that grows during development.
- metaplasia — the transformation of one type of tissue into another.
- metaplasis — the second of three stages of ontogenetic development proposed by Ernst Heinrich Haeckel, in which the development of the individual is complete
- metapodial — (anatomy, zoology) Of or pertaining to the human metacarpal bones (between the wrist and fingers) or the metatarsal bones (between the ankle and toes); of or pertaining to the equivalent bones in animals.
- metempiric — Of or relating to metempirics.
- metropolis — any large, busy city.
- microchips — Plural form of microchip.
- micrograph — an instrument for executing extremely minute writing or engraving.
- micropenis — (medical) An unusually small penis.
- microphage — a small phagocytic cell in blood or lymph, especially a polymorphonuclear leukocyte.
- microphone — an instrument capable of transforming sound waves into changes in electric currents or voltage, used in recording or transmitting sound.
- microphyll — (botany) A leaf having a single unbranched vein, or a structure that is derived from such a leaf.
- microphyte — a microscopic plant.
- micropolis — a small city
- micropores — a tiny opening, as in specialized biological filters or in the shells of some animals.
- micropower — Of or pertaining to generating, storing or using extremely small amounts of power.
- microprint — a microphotograph reproduced in print for reading by a magnifying device.
- microprism — a small prism incorporated in the focusing screen of many single-lens reflex cameras. The prism stops shimmering when the subject is in focus
- microprobe — Chemistry, Spectroscopy. a device used to excite radiation by a material in order to determine chemical or elemental composition from the emission spectrum produced.
- micropumps — Plural form of micropump.
- micropylar — Of or pertaining to micropyles.
- micropyles — Plural form of micropyle.
- microscope — an optical instrument having a magnifying lens or a combination of lenses for inspecting objects too small to be seen or too small to be seen distinctly and in detail by the unaided eye.
- microscopy — the use of the microscope.
- microsleep — a moment of sleep followed by disorientation, experienced especially by persons suffering from narcolepsy or sleep deprivation.
- microspore — the smaller of the two kinds of spores characteristically produced by seed plants and some fern allies, developing into a male gametophyte. Compare megaspore,
- midshipman — a student, as at the U.S. Naval Academy, in training for commission as ensign in the Navy or second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Compare cadet (def 2).
- midshipmen — Plural form of midshipman.
- milk punch — a beverage containing milk and alcoholic liquor with sugar, flavoring, etc.
- millepores — Plural form of millepore.
- millipedes — Plural form of millipede.
- milliprobe — an instrument that analyses very small quantities of material
- mimeograph — a printing machine with an ink-fed drum, around which a cut waxed stencil is placed and which rotates as successive sheets of paper are fed into it.
- mimography — the representation of sign language in writing
- mindscapes — Plural form of mindscape.
- minifloppy — Alternative spelling of mini-floppy.
- mint julep — an alcoholic drink traditionally made with bourbon, sugar, and finely cracked ice and garnished with sprigs of mint, served in a tall, frosted glass: also made with other kinds of whiskey, brandy, and sometimes rum.
- mint stamp — a stamp in perfect condition