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10-letter words containing m, o, t, r, e

  • mesocratic — (of an igneous rock) composed of light and dark minerals in nearly equal amounts.
  • mesokurtic — (of a frequency distribution or its graphical representation) having the same kurtosis as the normal distribution.
  • mesorectum — the mesentery of the rectum.
  • mesothorax — the middle segment of the three divisions of the thorax of an insect, bearing the second pair of legs and the first pair of wings.
  • met report — a statement saying what the weather will be like the next day or for the next few days
  • metalworks — Plural form of metalwork.
  • 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).
  • metatheory — a theory devised to analyze a theory.
  • metathorax — the posterior division of the thorax of an insect, bearing the third pair of legs and the second pair of wings.
  • meteorites — a mass of stone or metal that has reached the earth from outer space; a fallen meteoroid.
  • meteoritic — (astronomy) Of or pertaining to meteorites.
  • meteoroids — Plural form of meteoroid.
  • meterology — Misspelling of meteorology.
  • methiocarb — a crystalline compound, C 1 1 H 1 5 NO 2 S, used as a nonsystemic insecticide and miticide.
  • methoprene — a synthetic insect juvenile hormone, C 1 9 H 3 4 O 3 , used as a biological pesticide primarily on mosquito and fly larvae to prevent maturing to the adult state.
  • methylator — A person, company of device that methylates (originally, one that produced methylated spirits).
  • metoestrus — metestrus.
  • metoprolol — a beta blocker, C 1 5 H 2 5 NO 3 , used in the treatment of hypertension, angina, and cardiac arrhythmias.
  • metric ton — a unit of 1000 kilograms, equivalent to 2204.62 avoirdupois pounds.
  • metromania — A mania for writing poetry, especially doggerel.
  • metronomes — Plural form of metronome.
  • metronomic — a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music.
  • metronymic — derived from the name of a mother or other female ancestor.
  • metropolis — any large, busy city.
  • metroscope — an instrument for examining the cavity of the uterus.
  • metrostyle — a device that controls the speed of a player piano
  • micro-time — the most accurate expression of a time that a computer is able to produce
  • microcytes — Pathology. an abnormally small red blood cell.
  • 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.
  • microlitre — one millionth of a litre
  • micrometer — micron (def 1).
  • micrometre — any of various devices for measuring minute distances, angles, etc., as in connection with a telescope or microscope.
  • micrometry — the act or process of taking measurements with a micrometer.
  • microphyte — a microscopic plant.
  • microstate — ministate.
  • microtherm — a plant requiring a minimum of heat for growth.
  • microtiter — A titer obtained by the use of very small amounts of reagents.
  • microtomes — Plural form of microtome.
  • microtones — any musical interval smaller than a semitone, specifically, a quarter tone.
  • microtrend — A very small, specific trend or vogue.
  • microtubes — Plural form of microtube.
  • mileometer — device calculating miles travelled
  • minestrone — a thick vegetable soup, often containing herbs, beans, bits of pasta, etc., and served with Parmesan cheese.
  • ministroke — transient ischemic attack.
  • minor term — deductive reasoning.
  • minorities — Plural form of minority.
  • minoritise — Alternative spelling of minoritize.
  • minoritize — (transitive) to make a minority.
  • misconster — Obsolete form of misconstrue (16th-17th c.).
  • miscorrect — to correct wrongly
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