15-letter words containing n, o, s, p
- a case in point — If you say that something is a case in point, you mean that it is a good example of something you have just mentioned.
- above suspicion — in such a position that no guilt may be thought or implied, esp through having an unblemished reputation
- absorption band — a dark band in the absorption spectrum of a substance, corresponding to a range of wavelengths for which the substance absorbs more strongly than at adjacent wavelengths.
- absorption edge — a discontinuity in the graph of the absorption coefficient of a substance plotted against the wavelength of x-rays being absorbed, representing the minimum energy necessary to free electrons from particular shells of the atoms of the substance.
- accepted masons — a member of a widely distributed secret order (Free and Accepted Masons) having for its object mutual assistance and the promotion of brotherly love among its members.
- accepting house — a financial institution that guarantees a bill of exchange, as a result of which it can be discounted on more favourable terms
- accomplishments — Plural form of accomplishment.
- adenohypophysis — the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
- adoption papers — documentation relating to the adoption of a particular child
- adrenoreceptors — Plural form of adrenoreceptor.
- alexandroupolis — a port in NE Greece, in W Thrace. Pop: 52 720 (2001 est)
- allotransplants — Plural form of allotransplant.
- alphabetisation — The act or process of arranging in alphabetical order.
- anamorphic lens — a component in the optical system of a film projector for converting standard 35mm film images into wide-screen format
- aneroid capsule — a box or chamber of thin metal, partially exhausted of air, used in the aneroid barometer and pressure altimeter.
- angina pectoris — a sudden intense pain in the chest, often accompanied by feelings of suffocation, caused by momentary lack of adequate blood supply to the heart muscle
- angiomyolipomas — Plural form of angiomyolipoma.
- angle of repose — the maximum angle to the horizontal at which rocks, soil, etc, will remain without sliding
- anisotropically — Physics. of unequal physical properties along different axes. Compare isotropic (def 1).
- annapolis royal — a town in SE Canada in W Nova Scotia on an arm of the Bay of Fundy: the first settlement in Canada (1605). Pop: 550 (2001)
- anteroposterior — Relating to or directed toward both front and back.
- anthropogenesis — the study of the origins of man
- anthropologists — Plural form of anthropologist.
- anthropometrics — the science of measuring the size and proportions of the human body (called anthropometry), especially as applied to the design of furniture and machines.
- anthropopathism — ascription of human passions or feelings to a being or beings not human, especially to a deity.
- anthropophagous — Who practices anthropophagy.
- anthropopsychic — the attribution of consciousness to divine beings and nature
- anthroposophist — A proponent of anthroposophy.
- anti-censorship — the act or practice of censoring.
- antiaphrodisiac — something that represses sexual desire
- antihypotensive — An antihypotensive is any drug that raises low blood pressure.
- antipositivists — Plural form of antipositivist.
- antiprogressive — opposed to or acting against progression in society
- antishoplifting — designed to prevent shoplifting
- antispeculation — opposed to or acting against excessive oil speculation
- apartment house — a building containing a number of residential apartments.
- apolipoproteins — Plural form of apolipoprotein.
- apostolicalness — The state or quality of being apostolical.
- apple macintosh — Macintosh
- appropriateness — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- approximateness — The quality of being approximate.
- armaments depot — a store for armaments
- arms inspection — the official checking of a country's weapons and other military equipment, usually to check that international agreements have been respected
- assemblypersons — Plural form of assemblyperson.
- assign a policy — If you assign a policy, you transfer legal ownership of an insurance policy to another person.
- at pistol point — being under or using the threat of being shot
- autotransplants — Plural form of autotransplant.
- balanoposthitis — An inflammation of the glans penis and the prepuce.
- bandstop filter — A bandstop filter is a filter designed to eliminate all frequencies within a band of frequencies.
- be one up on sb — If you try to get one up on someone, you try to gain an advantage over them.
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