13-letter words containing m, u, t, a, i
- flame cutting — a method of cutting ferrous metals in which the metal is heated by a torch to about 800°C and is oxidized by a stream of oxygen from the torch
- flunitrazepam — a powerful benzodiazepine sedative, C 16 H 12 FN 3 O 3 , that causes semiconsciousness and memory blackouts: has been implicated in date rapes and is illegal in the U.S.
- formularistic — relating to formularization
- fruit farming — the practice of growing or farming fruit
- fruit machine — gambling: slot machine
- frumentarious — of or relating to wheat or a similar grain
- funambulation — the act of walking on a tightrope; funambulism
- functionalism — (usually initial capital letter) Chiefly Architecture, Furniture. a design movement evolved from several previous movements or schools in Europe in the early 20th century, advocating the design of buildings, furnishings, etc., as direct fulfillments of material requirements, as for shelter, repose, or the serving of food, with the construction, materials, and purpose clearly expressed or at least not denied, and with aesthetic effect derived chiefly from proportions and finish, purely decorative effects being excluded or greatly subordinated. the doctrines and practices associated with this movement. Compare rationalism (def 4).
- fusarium wilt — a disease of plants, characterized by damping-off, wilting, and a brown dry rot, caused by fungi of the genus Fusarium.
- fusible metal — any of various alloys, as of bismuth, lead, and tin, that melt at temperatures as low as 160°F (70°C), making them useful in various safety devices.
- gamgee tissue — a type of dressing for wounds
- gastrocnemius — the largest muscle in the calf of the leg, the action of which extends the foot, raises the heel, and assists in bending the knee.
- geitonogamous — of or relating to geitonogamy
- glutamatergic — (biochemistry, neurology) Of or pertaining to the neurotransmission of glutamate.
- glutamic acid — an amino acid, HOOCCH 2 CH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH, obtained by hydrolysis from wheat gluten and sugar-beet residues, used commercially chiefly in the form of its sodium salt to intensify the flavor of meat or other food. Symbol: E. Abbreviation: Glu;
- guesstimating — Present participle of guesstimate.
- guesstimation — (pejorative) An estimation made without good justification and often biased.
- haemodilution — an increase in the fluid content of blood leading to a lower concentration of red blood cells
- halobacterium — Any of various extremophiles, of genus Halobacterium, found in water saturated or nearly saturated with salt.
- helianthemums — Plural form of helianthemum.
- hemagglutinin — A substance, such as a viral protein, that causes hemagglutination.
- hermeneutical — of or relating to hermeneutics; interpretative; explanatory.
- hexamethonium — a compound, C 10 H 24 N 2 , used in the treatment of severe hypertension to lower blood pressure and increase blood flow by blocking transmission of nerve impulses that constrict blood vessels.
- homosexuality — sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one's own sex.
- human capital — the collective skills, knowledge, or other intangible assets of individuals that can be used to create economic value for the individuals, their employers, or their community: Education is an investment in human capital that pays off in terms of higher productivity.
- humanitarians — Plural form of humanitarian.
- humiliatingly — lowering the pride, self-respect, or dignity of a person; mortifying: Such a humiliating defeat was good for his overblown ego.
- hypermutation — (uncountable) Frequent mutation.
- hyracotherium — eohippus.
- ideal mixture — An ideal mixture is a mixture in which the concentration of any part taken from it is the same as the average for the whole.
- illuminations — Plural form of illumination.
- immanuel kant — Immanuel [ih-man-yoo-uh l;; German ih-mah-noo-el] /ɪˈmæn yu əl;; German ɪˈmɑ nuˌɛl/ (Show IPA), 1724–1804, German philosopher.
- immunifacient — causing immunity
- immunisations — Plural form of immunisation.
- immunity bath — the giving of testimony that is self-incriminating in order to avail oneself of the immunity granted a witness.
- immunizations — Plural form of immunization.
- immunotherapy — treatment designed to produce immunity to a disease or enhance the resistance of the immune system to an active disease process, as cancer.
- immutableness — The state of being immutable; unchangeableness.
- impactfulness — The quality of being impactful.
- imperturbable — incapable of being upset or agitated; not easily excited; calm: imperturbable composure.
- imperturbably — incapable of being upset or agitated; not easily excited; calm: imperturbable composure.
- importunately — urgent or persistent in solicitation, sometimes annoyingly so.
- impostumation — an abscess or swelling filled with pus
- inclinatorium — an instrument invented by Robert Norman in 1576, used to determine the degree to which a magnetic needle dips towards the earth; a dipping needle
- incouragement — Archaic form of encouragement.
- indian mutiny — a revolt of the sepoy troops in British India (1857–59), resulting in the transfer of the administration of India from the East India Company to the crown.
- industrialism — an economic organization of society built largely on mechanized industry rather than agriculture, craftsmanship, or commerce.
- inner sanctum — sanctum (def 2).
- instrumentals — Plural form of instrumental.
- integumentary — of, relating to, or like an integument.