8-letter words containing n, a, o, t
- innovate — to introduce something new; make changes in anything established.
- inornate — Not ornate.
- insolate — to expose to the sun's rays; treat by exposure to the sun's rays.
- intaglio — incised carving, as opposed to carving in relief.
- intonaco — (formerly in fresco painting) the last and finest coat of plaster, usually applied in sections and painted while still damp with colors ground in water or a lime-water mixture.
- intonate — to utter with a particular tone or modulation of voice.
- intrados — the interior curve or surface of an arch or vault.
- invocate — invoke.
- iodinate — to iodize.
- iolanthe — an operetta (1882) by Sir William S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan.
- ion trap — any device used to prevent ions in an electron beam from striking other apparatus, especially in mass spectrometry.
- isoquant — (economics) A line of equal or constant economic production on a graph, chart or map.
- janitors — Plural form of janitor.
- jobation — an extensive rebuke; scolding
- jogpants — a pair of trousers worn for jogging
- johnboat — a light, square-ended, flat-bottomed skiff, used in shallow water.
- jonathan — a son of Saul and friend of David. I Sam. 18–20.
- juration — an act of taking or administering an oath.
- k ration — an emergency field ration for U.S. armed forces when other food or rations are not available, consisting of three separate packaged meals of concentrated or dehydrated food.
- kantikoy — a ceremonial dance of some Native American tribes, often involving sacrifices
- karyotin — chromatin
- knothead — (informal) A stupid or stubborn person.
- kola nut — a brownish seed, about the size of a chestnut, produced by a tropical tree belonging to the genus Cola, containing both caffeine and theobromine: its extract is used in soft drinks.
- konstanz — German name of Constance.
- kootenay — a river flowing from SW Canada through NW Montana and N Idaho, swinging back into Canada to the Columbia River. 400 miles (645 km) long.
- labornet — An IGC network serving groups, unions and labour advocates interested in information sharing and collaboration with the intent of enhancing the human rights and economic justice of workers. Issues covered include workplace and community health and safety issues, trade issues and international union solidarity and collaboration.
- lactogen — (biochemistry) A polypeptide placental hormone, part of the somatotropin family, with structure and function similar to those of growth hormone. It modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supply of the fetus.
- lactones — Plural form of lactone.
- lactonic — any of a group of internal esters derived from hydroxy acids.
- lahontan — Lake, an Ice Age lake in W Nevada and NE California, about 8600 sq. mi. (22,000 sq. km): remnants include Carson Sink, Pyramid Lake.
- lancelot — Arthurian Romance. the greatest of Arthur's knights and the lover of Queen Guinevere.
- langosta — spiny lobster.
- langston — John Mercer, 1829–97, U.S. public official, diplomat, and educator.
- lanosity — lanate.
- lanthorn — lantern.
- lapstone — A stone for the lap, on which shoemakers used to beat leather.
- latch on — a device for holding a door, gate, or the like, closed, consisting basically of a bar falling or sliding into a catch, groove, hole, etc.
- later on — a comparative of late: Her later years were not happy.
- laughton — Charles, 1899–1962, U.S. actor, born in England.
- lavation — the process of washing.
- laxation — a loosening or relaxing.
- lay into — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
- legation — a diplomatic minister and staff in a foreign mission.
- lentando — becoming slower.
- levation — The act of raising; elevation or upward motion, such as that produced by the action of a levator muscle.
- libation — a pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity.
- ligation — the act of ligating, especially of surgically tying up a bleeding artery.
- limation — The act of filing or polishing.
- loaf tin — a tin that is used for baking bread
- loathing — strong dislike or disgust; intense aversion.