11-letter words containing m, x
- sex-limited — (of a gene character) expressed in one sex only.
- sexagesimal — pertaining to or based upon the number 60.
- sextodecimo — sixteenmo (def 1).
- sound mixer — sb who records film sound
- spermatoxic — (of a substance) toxic to spermatozoa.
- spermatoxin — a substance toxic to spermatozoa.
- spermotoxic — (of a substance) toxic to spermatozoa.
- spermotoxin — a substance toxic to spermatozoa.
- sphinx moth — hawk moth.
- taxidermist — embalmer
- taxidermize — to prepare or treat by taxidermy
- taximetrics — numerical taxonomy.
- taxonomical — the science or technique of classification.
- thermotaxis — Biology. movement of an organism toward or away from a source of heat.
- thigmotaxis — movement of an organism toward or away from any object that provides a mechanical stimulus.
- thromboxane — a compound, C 20 H 32 O 5 , formed in blood platelets, that constricts blood vessels and promotes clotting.
- thumb index — tabs on edge of a book's pages
- thumb-index — to provide (a book) with a thumb index.
- toxicomania — a morbid desire for poisonous substances; drug addiction
- unnilhexium — seaborgium.
- waxing moon — the moon at any time after new moon and before full moon, so called because its illuminated area is increasing.
- xanthan gum — a water-soluble natural gum produced by the fermentation of sugar with certain microorganisms and used as a binder, extender, or stabilizer in foods and other products.
- xenodochium — a guesthouse for receiving strangers
- xenomorphic — in an unusual form; having a strange form.
- xeranthemum — any of a Mediterranean genus of plants having flower heads that are dry and retain their colour and shape for years: family Asteraceae (composites)
- xeromorphic — of or relating to structural adaptations of xerophytes that help them store water and withstand drought.
- xerophytism — (botany) The adaptation of plants to habitats where water is scarce.
- xerothermic — of or relating to the condition of being dry and hot: a xerothermic climate.
- zanthoxylum — any rutaceous shrub or tree of the genus Zanthoxylum, of temperate and subtropical E Asia and North America: includes the prickly ash and the West Indian yellowwood (or satinwood)
- zx spectrum — (computer) Sinclair's first personal computer with a colour display. The Spectrum used the Zilog Z80 processor like its predecessors the ZX-80 and ZX-81. It was originally available in 16k and 48k versions using cassette tape and later grew to 128k and sprouted floppy disks. It had a wider and more solid case and a marginally better "dead flesh" keyboard. Unlike the earlier models, it didn't require the presence of a cold carton of milk to prevent it overheating. It was possibly the most popular home computer in the UK for many years. The TK-90X was a clone.