11-letter words containing m, o, t, r, c
- micrometers — Plural form of micrometer.
- micromethod — the use of magnification, usually by using a microscope, for study or for performing mechanical operations on a very small scale.
- micrometric — Of or pertaining to micrometry.
- micromotion — a motion, especially a periodic one, of very short duration or length.
- micronation — an entity, typically existing only on the internet or within the private property of its members, that lays claim to sovereign status as an independent nation, but which is unrecognized by real nations
- microphytes — Plural form of microphyte.
- microskirts — Plural form of microskirt.
- microsmatic — (of humans and certain animals) having a poor sense of smell
- microstress — a stress in the microstructure of a metal, as one caused by the distortion of space lattices.
- microswitch — a highly sensitive switch used in automatic-control devices.
- microsystem — A microscopic system, especially a system using microscopic electromechanical components.
- microtrauma — (medicine) Any small, insignificant injury, but especially one of a series (such as suffered by athletes) that can lead to major injury.
- microtremor — microearthquake.
- microtubule — a hollow cylindrical structure in the cytoplasm of most cells, involved in intracellular shape and transport.
- microwriter — a small device with six keys for creating text that can be printed or displayed on a visual display unit
- micturition — the act of passing urine; urination.
- misconstrue — to misunderstand the meaning of; take in a wrong sense; misinterpret.
- miscreation — miscreated.
- mitre block — a block of wood with slots for cutting mitre joints with a saw
- mixotrophic — relating to a combination of heterotrophic and autotrophic sustenance
- modernistic — modern.
- mommy track — a career path for women who are willing to forgo promotions, raises, etc., so as to spend more time with their children.
- monarchists — Plural form of monarchist.
- monergistic — the doctrine that the Holy Ghost acts independently of the human will in the work of regeneration. Compare synergism (def 3).
- monocentric — Having a single centre.
- monochromat — One whose vision exhibits monochromacy; one who is completely color blind.
- monocrystal — A single crystal.
- monoculture — the use of land for growing only one type of crop.
- monogastric — (biology) Having a simple single-chambered stomach.
- monstrances — Plural form of monstrance.
- mont cervin — Mont [mawn] /mɔ̃/ (Show IPA). French name of the Matterhorn.
- monte carlo — a town in Monaco principality, in SE France: gambling resort.
- monte corno — a mountain in central Italy: highest peak in the Apennines, 9585 feet (2922 meters).
- montmorency — Anne [an;; French an] /æn;; French an/ (Show IPA), Duc de, 1493–1567, French marshal: constable of France 1537.
- morcellated — Simple past tense and past participle of morcellate.
- morgan city — a city in S Louisiana: headquarters for offshore oil drilling and base for shrimp fleet.
- morrill act — an act of Congress (1862) granting each state 30,000 acres (12,000 hectares) of land for each member it had in Congress, 90 percent of the gross proceeds of which were to be used for the endowment and maintenance of colleges and universities teaching agricultural and mechanical arts and other subjects.
- most-caller — (of fruit, fish, vegetables, etc.) fresh; recently picked or caught.
- moth orchid — any orchid of the genus Phalaenopsis, having thick, leathery leaves and loose clusters of flowers, usually white or tinged with rose or purple.
- mothercraft — skill and knowledge in looking after children
- motocrosses — Plural form of motocross.
- motor coach — a coach driven by an internal-combustion engine
- motor court — motel.
- motor truck — truck1 (def 1).
- motorcycled — Simple past tense and past participle of motorcycle.
- motorcycles — Plural form of motorcycle.
- motorically — motor (def 11).
- mouth ulcer — oral sore
- movie actor — film star
- mucoprotein — a protein that yields carbohydrates as well as amino acids on hydrolysis.