14-letter words containing n, o, m, i, a, t
- magnetic epoch — a geologically long period of time during which the magnetic field of the earth retains the same polarity. The magnetic field may reverse during such a period for a geologically short period of time (a magnetic event)
- magnetic force — the repelling or attracting force between a magnet and a ferromagnetic material, between a magnet and a current-carrying conductor, etc.
- magnetic north — north as indicated by a magnetic compass, differing in most places from true north.
- magnetic storm — a temporary disturbance of the earth's magnetic field, induced by radiation and streams of charged particles from the sun.
- magnetooptical — Having both magnetic and optical elements.
- magnetospheric — Of, pertaining to, or happening within the magnetosphere.
- magnetostatics — the branch of magnetics that deals with magnetic fields that do not vary with time (magnetostatic fields)
- magnifications — Plural form of magnification.
- magniloquently — In a magniloquent manner.
- magnolia metal — an alloy used for bearings, consisting largely of lead (up to 80 per cent) and antimony, with the addition of smaller quantities of iron and tin
- magnolia state — Mississippi (used as a nickname).
- main door flat — a flat in a tenement that can be accessed directly from outside rather than one which can only be accessed via a communal stairwell
- maine coon cat — one of an American breed of large semi-longhaired domestic cats with a shaggy ruff and a long, bushy tail.
- maine-et-loire — a department in W France. 2787 sq. mi. (7220 sq. km). Capital: Angers.
- malapportioned — (of a state or other political unit) poorly apportioned, especially divided, organized, or structured in a manner that prevents large sections of a population from having equitable representation in a legislative body.
- male-dominated — with men in control
- malfunctioning — failure to function properly: a malfunction of the liver; the malfunction of a rocket.
- malnourishment — Malnutrition, undernourishment.
- man of destiny — epithet of Napoleon I.
- mandibulectomy — (surgery) excision of the mandible.
- manifestations — An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, esp. a theory or an abstract idea.
- manitoba maple — a Canadian fast-growing variety of maple
- manometrically — Using a manometer.
- map projection — a projecting or protruding part. Synonyms: overhang, protrusion, jut.
- margin account — an account opened by a customer with a brokerage house in which listed securities can be purchased on margin.
- mariano arista — Mariano [mah-ryah-naw] /mɑˈryɑ nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1802–55, Mexican general: president of Mexico 1851–53.
- mastocarcinoma — carcinoma of the breast.
- matara diamond — a zircon heat-treated to render it colorless: not a true diamond.
- maternity home — a house in which a pregnant woman can live until her baby is born, esp one for women who became pregnant out of wedlock and whose baby is going to be put up for adoption
- matrimony vine — any plant belonging to the genus Lycium, of the nightshade family, species of which are cultivated for their foliage, flowers, and berries.
- mean deviation — a measure of dispersion, computed by taking the arithmetic mean of the absolute values of the deviations of the functional values from some central value, usually the mean or median.
- mediastinotomy — (surgery) incision of the mediastinum.
- medicalisation — Alternative spelling of medicalization.
- medicalization — The act or process of medicalizing.
- menage a trois — a domestic arrangement in which three people having sexual relations occupy the same household.
- mental lexicon — the store of words in a person's mind
- mercaptopurine — a yellow, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 5 H 4 N 4 S, used in the treatment of leukemia.
- meta-cognitive — higher-order thinking that enables understanding, analysis, and control of one’s cognitive processes, especially when engaged in learning.
- metafictionist — A writer of metafiction.
- metallogenetic — metallogenic
- metallokinesis — (science fiction): The psychic ability to manipulate or control metals.
- metamorphizing — Present participle of metamorphize.
- metamorphosing — to change the form or nature of; transform.
- methaemoglobin — a brownish compound of oxygen and hemoglobin, formed in the blood, as by the use of certain drugs.
- methanoic acid — systematic name for formic acid
- methodicalness — The property of being methodical.
- metronomically — a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music.
- microfilaments — Plural form of microfilament.
- micromagnetism — (physics) The study of magnetism at the sub-micrometre scale.
- micromarketing — the marketing of products or services designed to meet the needs of a very small section of the market