9-letter words containing n, e, t, m
- mestranol — an estrogen, C 2 1 H 2 6 O 2 , used in oral contraceptives in combination with a progestin.
- metagnomy — (rare) divination.
- metahuman — Superhuman.
- metalline — metallic.
- metalling — Present participle of metal.
- metaphone — (algorithm, text) An algorithm for encoding a word so that similar sounding words encode the same. It's similar to soundex in purpose, but as it knows the basic rules of English pronunciation it's more accurate. The higher accuracy doesn't come free, though, metaphone requires more computational power as well as more storage capacity, but neither of these requirements are usually prohibitive. It is in the public domain so it can be freely implemented. Metaphone was developed by Lawrence Philips <[email protected]>. It is described in ["Practical Algorithms for Programmers", Binstock & Rex, Addison Wesley, 1995].
- metarchon — a nontoxic substance, such as a chemical to mask pheromones, that reduces the persistence of a pest
- metazoans — Plural form of metazoan.
- metformin — an oral drug, C 4 H 11 N 5 , used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, often in combination with repaglinide.
- methadone — a synthetic narcotic, C 2 1 H 2 8 ClNO, similar to morphine but effective orally, used in the relief of pain and as a heroin substitute in the treatment of heroin addiction.
- metheglin — a variety of spiced mead.
- methylene — containing the methylene group.
- metonymic — Of, or relating to, a word or phrase that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object.
- metrician — a metrist.
- metronome — a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music.
- mezzotint — a method of engraving on copper or steel by burnishing or scraping away a uniformly roughened surface.
- microtone — any musical interval smaller than a semitone, specifically, a quarter tone.
- middleton — Thomas, c1570–1627, English dramatist.
- midianite — a member of an ancient desert people of northwest Arabia near the Gulf of Aqaba, believed to have descended from Midian.
- midinette — a young Parisian saleswoman or seamstress.
- midwinter — the middle of winter.
- milestone — a stone functioning as a milepost.
- militance — (uncountable) The condition of being militant.
- millecent — a female given name.
- millicent — a female given name: from Germanic words meaning “work” and “strong.”.
- millstone — either of a pair of circular stones between which grain or another substance is ground, as in a mill.
- mincemeat — a mixture composed of minced apples, suet, and sometimes meat, together with raisins, currants, candied citron, etc., for filling a pie.
- mindstate — A state of mind.
- minecraft — a type of warship for sweeping mines at sea.
- mineshaft — A vertical hole, sunk down through the strata to reach the mineral which was to be mined.
- minestone — ore, esp iron ore
- ming tree — any of various trees or shrubs used in bonsai arrangements, especially when shaped to have flat-topped, asymmetrical branches.
- miniature — a representation or image of something on a small or reduced scale.
- minibeast — (informal) An insect / bug etc.
- ministate — a small, independent nation.
- ministers — Plural form of minister.
- minitower — a vertical case, smaller than a tower, designed to house a computer system standing on a desk or floor.
- minitrend — A small, minor trend.
- minnesota — a state in the N central United States. 84,068 sq. mi. (217,735 sq. km). Capital: St. Paul. Abbreviation: MN (for use with zip code), Minn.
- minstrels — Plural form of minstrel.
- minuteman — (sometimes lowercase) a member of a group of American militiamen just before and during the Revolutionary War who held themselves in readiness for instant military service.
- minutemen — (sometimes lowercase) a member of a group of American militiamen just before and during the Revolutionary War who held themselves in readiness for instant military service.
- minutiose — attentive to very small details
- miscreant — depraved, villainous, or base.
- misgotten — obtained dishonestly
- mishanter — a misfortune; mishap.
- misintend — to intend wrongfully
- misoneist — hatred or dislike of what is new or represents change.
- misorient — to orient wrongly or improperly.
- mistering — (initial capital letter) a conventional title of respect for a man, prefixed to the name and to certain official designations (usually written as the abbreviation Mr.).