12-letter words containing r, e, m, i, n
- superkingdom — in some systems of biological classification, either of the two major subdivisions, prokaryote or eukaryote, into which all living organisms can be placed
- superluminal — appearing to travel faster than the speed of light.
- suspensorium — a part that supports or suspends, esp the mandibular suspensorium, which suspends the lower jaw from the skull
- swiss-german — of or relating to a person from German-speaking Switzerland
- telharmonium — a musical keyboard instrument operating by alternating currents of electricity which, on impulse from the keyboard, produce music at a distant point via telephone lines.
- tensiometric — relating to the measurement of tension
- terraforming — to alter the environment of (a celestial body) in order to make capable of supporting terrestrial life forms.
- the cambrian — the Cambrian period or rock system
- the-american — a novel (1877) by Henry James.
- theatromania — an abnormal fondness or mania for the theatre
- theocentrism — having God as the focal point of thoughts, interests, and feelings: theocentric philosophy.
- thermal unit — a unit of heat energy or of the equivalent of heat energy in work.
- thermidorian — a member of the French moderate group who participated in the downfall of Robespierre and his followers on the 9th Thermidor (July 27th), 1794.
- thermohaline — relating to both the temperature and salinity of ocean water
- thermosiphon — an arrangement of siphon tubes that enables water in a heating apparatus to circulate by means of convection.
- timbale iron — a metal mold made in any of several shapes and usually provided with a long handle, for deep-frying timbales.
- time sharing — to use or occupy by time-sharing.
- time-honored — revered or respected because of antiquity and long continuance: a time-honored custom.
- time-sharing — time-sharing (def 2).
- tinker's dam — the least value or merit; nothing or anything at all: It's not worth a tinker's damn.
- torremolinos — a seaport in S Spain, on the Mediterranean, SW of Málaga: resort.
- transaminase — any of a class of enzymes, occurring in most plant and animal tissue, that cause transamination.
- transfermium — having an atomic number greater than 100, the atomic number of fermium.
- transmigrate — to move or pass from one place to another.
- transmissive — the act or process of transmitting.
- transumptive — of or relating to transumption
- transvestism — the practice, especially of men, of wearing clothing usually associated with the opposite sex for psychological gratification.
- trigonometer — any of various instruments used in trigonometry
- trigonometry — the branch of mathematics that deals with the relations between the sides and angles of plane or spherical triangles, and the calculations based on them.
- trimethylene — cyclopropane.
- trinity term — the summer term at the Inns of Court and some educational establishments
- trivial name — a common name or vernacular name, as of a plant or animal
- trochelminth — any invertebrate of the phylum Trochelminthes (now usually broken up into several phyla), comprising the rotifers, gastrotrichs, and several other forms.
- trondhjemite — a coarse-grained igneous rock composed of quartz, plagioclase feldspar, and a small amount of biotite.
- trudeaumania — obsessional enthusiasm for Pierre Trudeau
- trumpet vine — trumpet creeper.
- turkmenistan — a republic in central in Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, Iran, and Afghanistan. 188,417 sq. mi. (488,000 sq. km). Capital: Ashkhabad.
- un-manicured — a cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails, including trimming and polishing of the nails and removing cuticles.
- unbesmirched — to soil; tarnish; discolor.
- uncommercial — not engaged in or involved with commerce or trade.
- undemocratic — pertaining to or of the nature of democracy or a democracy.
- underkingdom — the domain of an underking
- undermanning — the condition of not having enough employees to function properly
- undermeaning — what is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated; signification; import: the three meanings of a word.
- undetermined — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
- undramatized — not dramatized; not adapted to dramatic form
- unembittered — not embittered; not having bitter feelings
- unformalized — not formalized
- unformidable — causing fear, apprehension, or dread: a formidable opponent.
- ungerminated — to begin to grow or develop.