13-letter words containing r, e, t, i, m
- metrification — metrication.
- metronidazole — a synthetic antimicrobial substance, C 6 H 9 N 3 O 3 , used chiefly in the treatment of infections, such as Trichomonas vaginalis and certain anaerobic bacterial infections.
- metropolitans — Plural form of metropolitan.
- michelin star — a mark of distinction awarded by the Michelin travel guides to a restaurant in recognition of the high quality of its cooking. A restaurant may receive one, two, or three stars, representing very good, exceptional, or exquisite cuisine, respectively
- micro-scooter — a foldable lightweight aluminium foot-propelled scooter, used by both adults and children
- microcassette — a very small audio tape cassette smaller than a minicassette, for use with a pocket-size tape recorder.
- microclimates — Plural form of microclimate.
- microcomputer — a compact computer, with less capacity and capability than a minicomputer, consisting of a microprocessor and other components.
- microdetector — an instrument measuring small quantities or changes.
- microdiskette — Alternative spelling of micro-diskette.
- microeinstein — The unit equal to one millionth of an einstein.
- microelements — Plural form of microelement.
- microfelsitic — (of a rock) showing evidence of crystallization having begun, but not yet having formed any crystals
- microfilament — a minute, narrow tubelike cell structure composed of a protein similar to actin, occurring singly and in bundles, involved in cytoplasmic movement and changes in cell shape.
- microlecithal — having a small amount of yolk, as certain eggs or ova.
- micromagnetic — Of or pertaining to micromagnetism.
- micrometrical — Micrometric; relating to micrometry or a micrometer.
- micronucleate — having a micronucleus.
- micronutrient — an essential nutrient, as a trace mineral or vitamin, that is required by an organism in minute amounts.
- microparasite — a parasitic microorganism.
- microparticle — An extremely small particle.
- micropayments — Plural form of micropayment.
- microperation — (processor) An elementary operation performed on data stored in registers or in memory. Microperations are classified as transfer, arithmetic, logic, or shift/rotate.
- micropipettes — Plural form of micropipette.
- micropuncture — the puncture of a cell, renal tubule, etc., by a laser beam or micropipette
- microswitches — Plural form of microswitch.
- microteaching — a scaled-down teaching procedure with a few students under controlled conditions, often videotaped in order to analyze teaching techniques and develop new teaching skills.
- midterm blues — the tendency of electorate to grow disillusioned with government around halfway through its term of office
- midterm exams — exams taken during the middle of a term in a school, university, etc
- midwesterners — Plural form of midwesterner, an alternative capitalization of 'Midwesterner'.
- military base — a facility for the storage of military equipment and the training of soldiers
- military pace — a pace, equal to a single step, used to coordinate the marching of soldiers, equal in the U.S. to 2½ feet (76 cm) for quick time and 3 feet (91 cm) for double time.
- military time — 24-hour clock
- millilamberts — Plural form of millilambert.
- milliroentgen — a unit of radiation equal to one thousandth of a roentgen. Abbreviation: mR, mr.
- mind-altering — causing marked changes in patterns of mood and behavior, as a hallucinogenic drug.
- mine detector — an electromagnetic device for locating buried or concealed land mines.
- miner's right — a licence to prospect for minerals, esp gold
- mineral pitch — asphalt.
- mineral water — water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, especially such water considered healthful to drink.
- minicomputers — a computer with processing and storage capabilities smaller than those of a mainframe but larger than those of a microcomputer.
- ministerially — In the character or capacity of a minister.
- minor element — Geology. any chemical element found in small quantities in the rocks of the earth's crust. Compare major element.
- minor penalty — a penalty consisting of the removal of a player from play for two minutes, no substitute for the player being permitted.
- minor prophet — any of a group of Old Testament prophets, including Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.
- minstrel show — a once popular type of stage show featuring comic dialogue, song, and dance in highly conventionalized patterns, performed by a troupe of actors traditionally comprising two end men, a chorus in blackface, and an interlocutor. Developed in the U.S. in the 19th century, this entertainment portrayed negative racial stereotypes and declined in popularity in the 20th century.
- miracle fruit — the berrylike fruit of either of two African shrubs, Synsepalum dulcificum or Thaumatococcus daniellii, that, when chewed, causes sour substances to taste sweet.
- mirthlessness — The state or condition of being mirthless.
- misadventured — (obsolete) unfortunate.
- misadventurer — a person who experiences misadventure or misfortune