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11-letter words containing r, i, m, e, d

  • promptitude — promptness.
  • pseudoprime — A backgammon prime (six consecutive occupied points) with one point missing. This term is an esoteric pun derived from a mathematical method that, rather than determining precisely whether a number is prime (has no divisors), uses a statistical technique to decide whether the number is "probably" prime. A number that passes this test is called a pseudoprime. The hacker backgammon usage stems from the idea that a pseudoprime is almost as good as a prime: it does the job of a prime until proven otherwise, and that probably won't happen.
  • pteropodium — the foot of a pteropod.
  • pure-minded — having a mind that is free from moral taint or defilement
  • pyramid bet — a set of bets on two or more horse races or other sporting events in which the stake and winnings from the first bet automatically become the stake in the next bet, and so on as long as each bet wins.
  • quadrennium — a period of four years.
  • radiocesium — cesium 137.
  • radiometric — Also called Crookes radiometer. an instrument for demonstrating the transformation of radiant energy into mechanical work, consisting of an exhausted glass vessel containing vanes that revolve about an axis when exposed to light.
  • radiothermy — therapy that utilizes the heat from a shortwave radio apparatus or diathermy machine.
  • random line — a trial survey line run from a station toward a predetermined point that cannot be seen from the station.
  • re-modified — to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract.
  • readme file — (convention, documentation)   A text file traditionally included in the top-level directory of a software distribution, containing pointers to documentation, credits, revision history, notes, etc. Originally found in Unix source distributions, the convention has spread to many other products. The file may be named README, READ.ME, ReadMe or readme.txt or some other variant. In the Macintosh and IBM PC worlds, software is not usually distributed in source form, and the README is more likely to contain user-oriented material like last-minute documentation changes, error workarounds, and restrictions. The README convention probably follows the famous scene in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures In Wonderland" in which Alice confronts magic munchies labeled "Eat Me" and "Drink Me".
  • readmission — the act of allowing to enter; entrance granted by permission, by provision or existence of pecuniary means, or by the removal of obstacles: the admission of aliens into a country.
  • ready-mixed — blended in advance of being sold
  • record time — very quickly, or in the fastest time recorded
  • red admiral — the commander in chief of a fleet.
  • red jasmine — a fragrant shrub with fragrant flowers, also known as frangipani
  • redetermine — to determine again or in a different way
  • reductivism — reductionism.
  • reestimated — to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth, amount, size, weight, etc., of; calculate approximately: to estimate the cost of a college education.
  • remaindered — something that remains or is left: the remainder of the day.
  • remand wing — a special area within a prison for prisoners who are awaiting trial
  • remediation — the correction of something bad or defective.
  • remodelling — to model again.
  • remotivated — to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel.
  • rescindment — to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal.
  • rhomboideus — either of two back muscles that function to move the scapula.
  • ride cymbal — a medium-sized cymbal suspended over a set of drums, used for maintaining rhythm patterns since the advent of bop
  • rigid frame — (in iron, steel, and reinforced-concrete construction) a bent having absolutely rigid connections at the knees.
  • rudesheimer — any of the Rheingau wines from the vineyards near Rüdesheim, a town on the Rhine River in W Germany.
  • rudimentary — pertaining to rudiments or first principles; elementary: a rudimentary knowledge of geometry.
  • sedimentary — of, relating to, or of the nature of sediment.
  • seed shrimp — ostracod
  • semi-desert — an extremely dry area characterized by sparse vegetation
  • semidiurnal — pertaining to, consisting of, or accomplished in half a day.
  • semiretired — working part time, as for reasons of ill health or advanced age
  • simmer down — to cook or cook in a liquid at or just below the boiling point.
  • smoke-dried — to dry or cure (meat or other food) using smoke.
  • smouldering — burning slowly without flame, usually emitting smoke
  • sodium-free — (of food) containing less than 5 mg of sodium per serving
  • sound mixer — sb who records film sound
  • soured milk — milk that has been deliberately soured by fermentation or by adding acids such as lemon juice or vinegar, to be used in cooking
  • spermicidal — that kills sperm
  • sphaeridium — a round body found on sea urchins
  • spider mite — any of numerous, variously colored web-spinning mites of the family Tetranychidae, many of which are pests of garden plants and fruit trees.
  • spinsterdom — the state of being a spinster
  • stadiometer — an instrument that measures the length of curves, dashes, etc, by running a toothed wheel along them
  • steam radio — radio, seen as old-fashioned in comparison with television
  • stem-winder — a stemwinding watch.
  • streamlined — streamlined.
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