15-letter words containing n, a, i, b, o, u
- obituary column — the division of a publication reserved for obituaries
- oblique sailing — the navigation of a vessel on a point of the compass other than one of the cardinal points.
- obtuse triangle — a triangle with one obtuse angle.
- octanitrocubane — (organic compound) A high explosive derived from cubane.
- ordinal numbers — Also called ordinal numeral. any of the numbers that express degree, quality, or position in a series, as first, second, and third (distinguished from cardinal number).
- platinum blonde — a person, especially a girl or woman, whose hair is of a pale blond or silver color, usually colored artificially by bleaching or dyeing.
- plumbaginaceous — belonging to the Plumbaginaceae, the leadwort family of plants.
- prism binocular — Usually, prism binoculars. Optics. binocular (def 1).
- probit equation — A probit equation is used to quantify the relationship between the concentration of a dangerous material and its effect on people.
- pseudo-bohemian — living a wandering or vagabond life, as a Gypsy.
- pulmobranchiate — possessing a pulmobranch
- questionability — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- radio sono-buoy — a buoy equipped to detect underwater noises and transmit them by radio
- rational number — a number that can be expressed exactly by a ratio of two integers.
- reconstitutable — to constitute again; reconstruct; recompose.
- right-hand buoy — a distinctive buoy marking the side of a channel regarded as the right, or starboard, side.
- rough breathing — the symbol (ʿ) used in the writing of Greek to indicate aspiration of the initial vowel or of the ρ (rho) over which it is placed.
- roundaboutation — circumlocution
- roundaboutility — roundaboutness
- rubbing alcohol — a poisonous solution of about 70 percent isopropyl or denatured ethyl alcohol, usually containing a perfume oil, used chiefly in massaging.
- runabout ticket — a rail ticket that allows unlimited travel within a specified area for a limited period of time (for example one day, a weekend, three days, etc)
- san luis obispo — a city in W California.
- sauvignon blanc — a white grape grown primarily in France and California.
- saviour sibling — a child conceived through IVF and screened for compatibility with a terminally or seriously ill sibling in order to provide organ or cell donations as a form of treatment
- scribaciousness — the quality or state of being scribacious
- sesquicarbonate — a salt intermediate in composition between a carbonate and a bicarbonate or consisting of the two combined.
- sodium benzoate — a white crystalline soluble compound used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent in preserving food (E211), as an antiseptic, and in making dyes and pharmaceuticals. Formula: (C6H5COO)Na
- stable equation — a differential equation each solution of which tends to zero as the independent variable increases to infinity. Compare transient (def 6).
- sub-corporation — an association of individuals, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members. See also municipal corporation, public corporation.
- subalimentation — hypoalimentation.
- subcivilization — a division of a civilization
- subconjunctival — the mucous membrane that lines the exposed portion of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids.
- suboptimization — a situation which is less than optimal
- suborganization — an organization within a larger organization
- subprofessional — being below professional standards: subprofessional health care.
- subsidiary coin — a coin, especially one made of silver, having a value less than that of the monetary unit.
- substitutionary — a person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
- subtrochanteric — Anatomy. either of two knobs at the top of the femur, the greater on the outside and the lesser on the inside, serving for the attachment of muscles between the thigh and pelvis.
- suburbanization — to give suburban characteristics to: to suburbanize a rural area.
- subvocalization — the act or process of producing subvocal speech
- tailor's bunion — a bunionlike enlargement of the joint of the little toe, usually caused by pressure from tight shoes.
- tuberculization — the process of becoming, or of causing people or animals to become, infected with tuberculosis
- turbinate bones — the thin scroll-shaped bones situated on the walls of the nasal passages
- un-considerable — rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc.: It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide.
- unaffordability — that can be afforded; believed to be within one's financial means: attractive new cars at affordable prices.
- uncategorizable — not able to be categorized or placed into a category
- uncompanionable — not companionable or friendly; antisocial
- uncompromisable — that cannot or should not be compromised
- unconstrainable — unable to be confined
- uncopyrightable — not able to be copyrighted