14-letter words containing n, d, o, u

newfoundlander — a native or inhabitant of Newfoundland.
nitro compound — any one of a class of usually organic compounds that contain the monovalent group -NO2 (nitro group or radical), linked to a carbon atom. The commonest example is nitrobenzene, C6H5NO2
nitroguanidine — (chemistry) A colourless, crystalline solid manufactured from guanine and used in explosives and pesticides.
non-adjustable — capable of being adjusted: adjustable seat belts.
non-conductive — having the property or capability of conducting.
non-cultivated — prepared and used for raising crops; tilled: cultivated land.
non-customized — to modify or build according to individual or personal specifications or preference: to customize an automobile.
non-diffusible — capable of being diffused.
non-disclosure — the act or an instance of disclosing; exposure; revelation.
non-disruptive — causing, tending to cause, or caused by disruption; disrupting: the disruptive effect of their rioting.
non-enumerated — to mention separately as if in counting; name one by one; specify, as in a list: Let me enumerate the many flaws in your hypothesis.
non-fastidious — excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please: a fastidious eater.
non-fraudulent — characterized by, involving, or proceeding from fraud, as actions, enterprise, methods, or gains: a fraudulent scheme to evade taxes.
non-indigenous — originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native (often followed by to): the plants indigenous to Canada; the indigenous peoples of southern Africa.
non-industrial — of, pertaining to, of the nature of, or resulting from industry: industrial production; industrial waste.
non-judgmental — not judged or judging on the basis of one's personal standards or opinions: They tried to adopt a nonjudgmental attitude that didn't reflect their own biases. My guidance counselor in high school was sympathetic and nonjudgmental.
non-nucleoside — any of various antiviral drugs that bind directly to reverse transcriptase and prevent RNA conversion to DNA, used in combination with other drugs to treat HIV infection.
non-repudiable — to reject as having no authority or binding force: to repudiate a claim.
non-structured — having and manifesting a clearly defined structure or organization.
non-subsidiary — serving to assist or supplement; auxiliary; supplementary.
nondestructive — Not involving damage or destruction, especially of an object or material that is being tested.
nondisjunction — the failure of chromosomes to separate and segregate into daughter cells at division.
nondocumentary — a film or television programme not reflecting real life
noneducational — not educational or related to education
nonjudgemental — Alternative spelling of nonjudgmental.
nonprejudicial — causing prejudice or disadvantage; detrimental.
nonpressurized — Not pressurized.
nonrepudiation — (legal) Assurance that a contract cannot later be denied by either of the parties involved.
northumberland — a county in NE England. 1943 sq. mi. (5030 sq. km).
nuts and bolts — the essential or basic aspects: to learn the nuts and bolts of a new job.
occluded front — a composite front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front and forces it aloft.
odontoglossums — Plural form of odontoglossum.
off the ground — the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground.
offer document — a document sent by a person or firm making a takeover bid to the shareholders of the target company, giving details of the offer that has been made and, usually, reasons for accepting it
old-man cactus — a Mexican cactus, Cephalocereus senilis, having a columnar body from 30 to 40 feet (9 to 12 meters) high with thatchlike, long, white hairs on the top, and red flowers with white centers.
on firm ground — in a safe situation
on home ground — If you say that someone is on their home ground, you mean that they are in or near where they work or live, and feel confident and secure because of this.
on one's guard — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
on the rebound — to bound or spring back from force of impact.
on the upgrade — improving or progressing, as in importance, status, health, etc
onium compound — type of chemical salt
ordinal number — 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).
ordnance datum — mean sea level calculated from observation taken at Newlyn, Cornwall, and used as the official basis for height calculation on British maps
out from under — away from, or not in, the normal or usual place, position, state, etc.: out of alphabetical order; to go out to dinner.
out the window — discarded or wasted
outlandishness — The quality of being outlandish.
outside chance — a slight chance or likelihood
over-abundance — an excessive amount or abundance; surfeit: an overabundance of sugar in the diet.
overadjustment — an adjustment that is too great
overburdensome — excessively burdensome.

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