10-letter words containing m, o, i, r, a
- mesocardia — the double layer of splanchnic mesoderm supporting the embryonic heart.
- mesocranic — having a skull with a cranial index between that of dolichocranic and brachycranic skulls.
- mesocratic — (of an igneous rock) composed of light and dark minerals in nearly equal amounts.
- mesovarium — the mesentery of the ovary.
- 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).
- methiocarb — a crystalline compound, C 1 1 H 1 5 NO 2 S, used as a nonsystemic insecticide and miticide.
- metromania — A mania for writing poetry, especially doggerel.
- miarolitic — (of an igneous rock) having irregular cavities into which crystals protrude
- microalgal — Of, or pertaining to, microalga.
- microarray — A grid of DNA segments of known sequence that is used to test and map DNA fragments, antibodies, or proteins.
- microbeams — Plural form of microbeam.
- microbiota — the microorganisms, both flora and fauna, that inhabit a particular region, when considered collectively.
- microblade — bladelet.
- microciona — a genus of bright-red sponges of the Atlantic coasts of North America and Europe, used in experiments on the dissociation and reintegration of sponge cells.
- microcrack — a microscopic crack in a material
- microemacs — (uemacs) A simple, portable text editor with versions for most microcomputers and many other computers. It is both relatively easy for the novice to use, but also very powerful in the hands of an expert. MicroEmacs can be extensibly customised. Most versions use only a screen and keyboard - mouse and windowing facilities are not standard. MicroEmacs was written by Dave G Conroy, Steve Wilhite, George Jones, and for nearly ten years: Daniel Lawrence. Version: 3.11.
- microfarad — a unit of capacitance, equal to one millionth of a farad. Symbol: μF, μf. Abbreviation: mf., mfd.
- microfauna — Biology. microscopic animals.
- microflora — Biology. microscopic plants.
- microgauss — (physics) A unit of magnetic field strength equal to one millionth of a gauss.
- microglial — Of or pertaining to microglia.
- micrograms — Plural form of microgram.
- micrograph — an instrument for executing extremely minute writing or engraving.
- microimage — A microscopically small image.
- microlenat — /mi:"-kroh-len"-*t/ The unit of bogosity, written uL; the consensus is that this is the largest unit practical for everyday use. The microLenat, originally invented by David Jefferson, was promulgated as an attack against noted computer scientist Doug Lenat by a tenured graduate student at CMU. Doug had failed the student on an important exam for giving only "AI is bogus" as his answer to the questions. The slur is generally considered unmerited, but it has become a running gag nevertheless. Some of Doug's friends argue that *of course* a microLenat is bogus, since it is only one millionth of a Lenat. Others have suggested that the unit should be redesignated after the grad student, as the microReid.
- microloans — Plural form of microloan.
- micromolar — designating an amount of substance of the order of micromoles
- micronesia — one of the three principal divisions of Oceania, comprising the small Pacific islands N of the equator and E of the Philippines, whose main groups are the Mariana Islands, the Caroline Islands, and the Marshall Islands.
- microphage — a small phagocytic cell in blood or lymph, especially a polymorphonuclear leukocyte.
- micropylar — Of or pertaining to micropyles.
- microquake — Microearthquake.
- microscale — A very small or microscopic scale.
- microsomal — Of or pertaining to a microsome.
- microsomia — Abnormal smallness of the body; dwarfism.
- microstate — ministate.
- microtonal — (music) Of, relating to, or written using microtones.
- microwatts — Plural form of microwatt.
- microwaved — Simple past tense and past participle of microwave.
- microwaves — an electromagnetic wave of extremely high frequency, 1 GH 3 or more, and having wavelengths of from 1 mm to 30 cm.
- migrainous — Of, relating to, or afflicted with migraine.
- migrations — Plural form of migration.
- millimolar — (chemistry, of a solution) Having a concentration of one thousandth of a mole per litre.
- millionary — Of or relating to millions; consisting of millions.
- millocracy — rule or government by mill owners
- 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
- mineralogy — the science or study of minerals.
- mineraloid — a mineral substance that does not have a definite chemical formula or crystal form.
- minor axis — the axis of an ellipse that is perpendicular to the major axis at a point equidistant from the foci.
- miraculous — performed by or involving a supernatural power or agency: a miraculous cure.