19-letter words containing q, a
- sequential scanning — a system of scanning a television picture along the lines in numerical sequence
- spanish inquisition — the Inquisition in Spain, under state control from 1480 to 1834, marked by the extreme severity and cruelty of its proceedings in the 16th century.
- spin quantum number — the quantum number that designates the total angular momentum associated with electron spin and has a value of ½ in units of h /2π.
- sql module language — A language used to interface other languages (Ada, C, COBOL) to SQL-based DBMSes. It is an ANSI standard. Version: Ada/SAME by Informix.
- squamous epithelium — epithelium consisting of one or more layers of scalelike cells.
- squirrel-tail grass — any of various grasses having long fruiting stalks.
- theory of equations — the branch of mathematics dealing with methods of finding the solutions to algebraic equations.
- thermal equilibrium — the relationship between two systems connected only by a diathermic wall.
- three-quarter armor — plate armor that leaves the legs exposed below the knees.
- to be headquartered — to be based; to have headquarters (in a place)
- triangle inequality — the theorem that the absolute value of the sum of two quantities is less than or equal to the sum of the absolute values of the quantities.
- ultrahigh frequency — any frequency between 300 and 3000 megahertz. Abbreviation: UHF, uhf.