9-letter words containing n, e, t, m
- neptunium — a transuranic element produced in nuclear reactors by the neutron bombardment of U-238: decays rapidly to plutonium and then to U-235. Symbol: Np; atomic number: 93.
- ner tamid — a lamp that is set above and in front of the Holy Ark in a synagogue and is kept burning constantly.
- net meter — an energy meter that can run both forward and backward so as to measure the net power the customer will pay for.
- netminder — (ice hockey, field hockey) A goalie.
- neuromast — a group of innervated sensory cells occurring along the lateral line of fishes and aquatic amphibians.
- neurotomy — the cutting of a nerve, as to relieve neuralgia.
- new maths — a unified, sequential system of teaching arithmetic and mathematics in accord with set theory so as to reveal basic concepts: used in some U.S. schools, especially in the 1960s and 1970s.
- newmanite — an adherent of John Henry Newman.
- newmarket — a town in SE Ontario, in S Canada, NW of Toronto.
- news item — story featured in the news
- nidamenta — egg capsules
- nightmare — a terrifying dream in which the dreamer experiences feelings of helplessness, extreme anxiety, sorrow, etc.
- nighttime — the time between evening and morning.
- nilometer — a graduated pillar by which the rise and fall of the Nile can be measured
- nimblewit — an alert, bright, and clever person
- nimieties — Plural form of nimiety.
- nitramine — any of a class of compounds containing the nitramino group.
- no matter — the substance or substances of which any physical object consists or is composed: the matter of which the earth is made.
- nominated — Of or pertaining to someone or something that has received a nomination.
- nominates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of nominate.
- nomothete — a legislator or lawgiver
- non-metal — an element not having the character of a metal, as carbon or nitrogen.
- nonexempt — Not exempt.
- nonmarket — an open place or a covered building where buyers and sellers convene for the sale of goods; a marketplace: a farmers' market.
- nonmature — not mature; immature
- nonmental — Not mental (concerned with the mind).
- nonmetals — an element not having the character of a metal, as carbon or nitrogen.
- nonmetric — not metric
- nonmotile — Biology. moving or capable of moving spontaneously: motile cells; motile spores.
- nonsystem — a system that does not function properly
- nontheism — Any of a range of concepts regarding spirituality and religion which do not include the idea of a deity in the form of a theistic god or gods.
- noontimes — Plural form of noontime.
- normative — of or relating to a norm, especially an assumed norm regarded as the standard of correctness in behavior, speech, writing, etc.
- normocyte — an erythrocyte of normal size.
- numerated — to represent numbers by symbols.
- numerates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of numerate.
- numerator — Arithmetic. the term of a fraction, usually above the line, that indicates the number of equal parts that are to be added together; the dividend placed over a divisor: The numerator of the fraction 2/3 is 2. Compare denominator (def 1).
- nummulite — a fossil foraminifer of the genus Camerina (Nummulites), having a calcareous, usually disklike shell.
- nutmegger — a native or inhabitant of Connecticut.
- nutriment — any substance or matter that, taken into a living organism, serves to sustain it in its existence, promoting growth, replacing loss, and providing energy.
- nymphetic — relating to a nymphet
- nymphette — Alternative form of nymphet.
- oenometer — an instrument for measuring the percentage of alcohol in wine or other liquors
- oftentime — (rare) oftentimes.
- ointments — Plural form of ointment.
- omittance — The act of omitting something.
- omniscent — Misspelling of omniscient All-knowing.
- on stream — If something such as a new factory or a new system comes on stream or is brought on stream, it begins to operate or becomes available.
- on-stream — in or into regular operation, especially as part of a system, assembly line, or the like: When the new printing press goes on-stream, we'll be able to print twice as many newspapers a day.
- oncometer — an instrument for measuring the size of body organs