14-letter words containing n, i, p, l, e
- metal spraying — a process in which a layer of one metal is sprayed onto another in the molten state
- middle persian — the Persian language at a stage that begins c300 b.c. and includes Pahlavi (attested from the 3rd to the 7th centuries a.d.) as well as the West Iranian literatures (3rd–10th centuries a.d.) of religions carried outside Persia. Abbreviation: MPers.
- mineral spring — a spring of water that contains a significant amount of dissolved minerals.
- mounted police — police who patrol on horseback
- multi-personal — of, relating to, or coming as from a particular person; individual; private: a personal opinion.
- multicomponent — Having, or affecting, multiple components.
- multipotential — able to differentiate along several lines
- muscle spindle — Cell Biology. a proprioceptor in skeletal muscle, composed of striated muscle fibers and sensory nerve endings in a connective tissue sheath, that conveys information via the spinal nerves on the state of muscle stretch, important in the reflex mechanism that maintains body posture.
- musculophrenic — (anatomy) Pertaining to the muscles and the diaphragm.
- national press — newspapers which concern national events of a country collectively
- needle-pointer — embroidery upon canvas, usually with uniform spacing of stitches in a pattern.
- nickel-plating — the process of depositing a thin layer of nickel on a surface, usually by electrolysis
- nolle prosequi — an entry made upon the records of a court when the plaintiff or prosecutor will proceed no further in a suit or action. Abbreviation: nol. pros.
- non perishable — not subject to rapid deterioration or decay: A supply of nonperishable food was kept for emergencies.
- non-applicable — applying or capable of being applied; relevant; suitable; appropriate: an applicable rule; a solution that is applicable to the problem.
- non-compatible — capable of existing or living together in harmony: the most compatible married couple I know.
- non-completion — the act of completing.
- non-compliance — failure or refusal to comply, as with a law, regulation, or term of a contract.
- non-elliptical — pertaining to or having the form of an ellipse.
- non-reciprocal — given or felt by each toward the other; mutual: reciprocal respect.
- non-repairable — to restore to a good or sound condition after decay or damage; mend: to repair a motor.
- non-repudiable — to reject as having no authority or binding force: to repudiate a claim.
- non-respirable — capable of being respired.
- noncomplicated — (esp of a medical condition or procedure) not involving complications
- nonoperational — able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational?
- nonoverlapping — Not overlapping.
- nonparticulate — Not particulate.
- nonphilosopher — a person who is not a philosopher
- nonpolarizable — not able to be polarized
- nonpredictable — Not predictable.
- nonprejudicial — causing prejudice or disadvantage; detrimental.
- nonspeculative — not speculative
- nuclear option — the use of or power to use nuclear weapons
- nucleoproteins — Plural form of nucleoprotein.
- obedient plant — false dragonhead.
- occipital bone — a curved, compound bone forming the back and part of the base of the skull.
- old-line party — either the Liberal Party or the Conservative Party
- omphalocentric — Overly introspective and inclined to navel-gazing.
- opening bowler — a player who makes the first bowl in cricket
- operationalise — Alternative spelling of operationalize.
- operationalism — the doctrine that the meaning of a scientific term, concept, or proposition consists of the operation or operations performed in defining or demonstrating it.
- operationalist — a person who adheres to operationalism
- operationalize — Put into operation or use.
- optoelectronic — the branch of electronics dealing with devices that generate, transform, transmit, or sense optical, infrared, or ultraviolet radiation, as cathode-ray tubes, electroluminescent and liquid crystal displays, lasers, and solar cells.
- oriental poppy — a poppy, Papaver orientale, of Asia, having bristly stems and leaves and showy scarlet, pink, or white flowers, cultivated as an ornamental.
- oriental topaz — a variety of corundum resembling topaz in colour and used as a gemstone
- overcompliance — excessive compliance
- overdeveloping — Present participle of overdevelop.
- overpopulation — to fill with an excessive number of people, straining available resources and facilities: Expanding industry has overpopulated the western suburbs.
- overspill town — a town built or expanded to house excess population from a nearby city