15-letter words containing p, u, l, i, t
- malpighian tube — one of a group of long, slender excretory tubules at the anterior end of the hindgut in insects and other terrestrial arthropods.
- malpighian tuft — glomerulus (def 2).
- moral turpitude — conduct that is regarded as immoral.
- motoring public — the population that drive road vehicles
- mules operation — the surgical removal of folds of skin in the breech of a sheep to reduce blowfly strike
- multi-binprolog — (language) A multi-threaded Linda-style parallel extension to BinProlog for Solaris 2.3. Version: 3.30.
- multidiscipline — training to act in accordance with rules; drill: military discipline.
- multiphase flow — Multiphase flow is a type of flow that involves more than one fluid, for example a liquid and a gas, or two liquids that do not mix.
- multiple access — multiplexing
- multiple allele — any one of a series of three or more alternative or allelic forms of a gene, only two of which can exist in any normal, diploid individual.
- multiple choice — question: with several options
- multiple factor — polygene.
- multiple master — (text, tool, software) (Or "Multiple Master Font") A font that is a mixture of two or more other fonts. A Multiple Master font is a single font containing from two to sixteen master designs (the current implementation limit). A weight factor specifies the contribution of each master design for the creation of a multiple master font instance. A Multiple Master instance is a single interpolation of a multiple master font as created by a user or application.
- multiple voting — the casting of ballots in more than one constituency in one election, as in England before the election reform of 1918.
- multiple-choice — consisting of several possible answers from which the correct one must be selected: a multiple-choice question.
- multiple-valued — many-valued.
- multiprocessing — the simultaneous execution of two or more programs or instruction sequences by separate CPUs under integrated control.
- multiprocessors — Plural form of multiprocessor.
- multispeciality — Alternative form of multispecialty.
- multum in parvo — much in a small space
- municipal court — a court whose jurisdiction is confined to a city or municipality, with criminal jurisdiction usually corresponding to that of a police court and civil jurisdiction over small causes.
- negro spiritual — a type of religious song originating among Black slaves in the American South
- neuroepithelial — Of or relating to the neuroepithelium.
- neuroepithelium — Embryology. the part of the embryonic ectoderm that gives rise to the nervous system.
- neuropathically — In a neuropathic way.
- neuropathologic — Of or pertaining to neuropathology.
- neuroplasticity — the capacity of the nervous system to develop new neuronal connections: research on neuroplasticity of the brain after injury.
- neutral spirits — nonflavored alcohol of 95 percent, or 190 proof, obtained chiefly from grain or molasses or redistilled from brandy, rum, etc., used for blending with straight whiskies and in the making of gin, cordials, liqueurs, and the like.
- noise pollution — unwanted or harmful noise, as from automobiles, airplanes, or industrial workplaces.
- non-culpability — guilt or blame that is deserved; blameworthiness.
- non-duplicative — a copy exactly like an original.
- non-putrescible — liable to become putrid.
- non-speculation — the contemplation or consideration of some subject: to engage in speculation on humanity's ultimate destiny.
- non-susceptible — admitting or capable of some specified treatment: susceptible of a high polish; susceptible to various interpretations.
- nonoccupational — of or relating to an occupation, trade, or calling: occupational guidance.
- nucleophilicity — (uncountable) The condition of being nucleophilic.
- null hypothesis — (in the statistical testing of a hypothesis) the hypothesis to be tested.
- optical pumping — a method for increasing the number of atoms or molecules occupying higher energy levels by irradiating them with light of the proper frequencies to raise them to those levels.
- outside caliper — a caliper whose legs turn inward so that it can measure outside dimensions, as the diameter of a rod.
- over-particular — of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general: one's particular interests in books.
- over-population — to fill with an excessive number of people, straining available resources and facilities: Expanding industry has overpopulated the western suburbs.
- overspeculation — the contemplation or consideration of some subject: to engage in speculation on humanity's ultimate destiny.
- paralinguistics — the study of paralanguage.
- partial denture — an artificial replacement of one or several of the teeth (partial denture) or all of the teeth (full denture) of either or both jaws; dental prosthesis.
- partial product — the result obtained when a number is multiplied by one digit of a multiplier
- particularistic — exclusive attention or devotion to one's own particular interests, party, etc.
- patchwork quilt — cover sewn from patches of cloth
- pearly nautilus — nautilus (def 1).
- penal servitude — imprisonment together with hard labor.
- percussion tool — a power driven tool which operates by striking rapid blows: the power may be electricity or compressed air