13-letter words containing r, o, t, u, n
- nanostructure — A structure, especially a semiconductor device, that has dimensions of only a few nanometers.
- natural slope — the maximum angle at which soil will lie in a bank without slipping
- nectariferous — producing nectar.
- nectarivorous — feeding on nectar
- neuroanatomic — the branch of anatomy dealing with the nervous system.
- neuroatypical — Having an atypical neurological configuration.
- neuroblastoma — a malignant tumor of immature nerve cells that usually starts in the autonomic nervous system or adrenal gland and spreads quickly, most often affecting young children.
- neurocomputer — a computer or a software program that uses a neural network simulating the human brain and can be trained to perform specific tasks, as pattern recognition.
- neuroectoderm — (anatomy) The region of the ectoderm of an embryo that develops into the central nervous system and other nervous tissue.
- neuroeffector — The junction site, where a motor neuron releases a neurotransmitter to affect a target, that acts like an effector.
- neuroethology — the study of the role of the nervous system in animal behaviour
- neurofilament — (anatomy) A neurofibril.
- neurolinguist — One who studies neurolinguistics.
- neuromyelitis — (pathology) inflammation of both the spinal cord and nerves.
- neuropeptides — Plural form of neuropeptide.
- neurotoxicity — the degree to which a substance is poisonous to nerve tissue.
- niche product — sth of specific or limited consumer interest
- night journey — the journey in which Muhammad was carried from Mecca to Jerusalem and ascended into heaven.
- ninety-fourth — next after the ninety-third; being the ordinal number for 94.
- nitroprusside — (inorganic chemistry) Any salt, of the hypothetical nitroprussic acid, that contains a pentacyanonitrosylferrate anion.
- nitroso group — the univalent group O=N–.
- nitrous ether — ethyl nitrite.
- nitrous oxide — a colorless, sweet-smelling, sweet-tasting, nonflammable, slightly water-soluble gas, N 2 O, that sometimes produces a feeling of exhilaration when inhaled: used chiefly as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery, in the manufacture of chemicals, and as an aerosol.
- nocturnal arc — the portion of the diurnal circle that is below the horizon of a given point.
- nomenclatural — a set or system of names or terms, as those used in a particular science or art, by an individual or community, etc.
- nomenclatures — Plural form of nomenclature.
- non-budgetary — an estimate, often itemized, of expected income and expense for a given period in the future.
- non-conductor — a substance that does not readily conduct heat, sound, or electricity.
- non-congruent — agreeing; accordant; congruous.
- non-customary — according to or depending on custom; usual; habitual.
- non-insulator — Electricity. a material of such low conductivity that the flow of current through it is negligible. insulating material, often glass or porcelain, in a unit form designed so as to support a charged conductor and electrically isolate it.
- non-intrusive — tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome: intrusive memories of a lost love.
- non-lucrative — profitable; moneymaking; remunerative: a lucrative business.
- non-nocturnal — of or relating to the night (opposed to diurnal).
- non-nutritive — serving to nourish; providing nutriment; nutritious.
- non-recurrent — not recurrent.
- non-reputable — held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable: a reputable organization.
- non-requisite — required or necessary for a particular purpose, position, etc.; indispensable: the requisite skills of an engineer.
- non-rheumatic — pertaining to or of the nature of rheumatism.
- nonambulatory — of, relating to, or capable of walking: an ambulatory exploration of the countryside.
- nonauthorized — Not authorized.
- noncolourfast — (of a fabric) having a colour that tends to fade when washed or worn
- nonconcurrent — refusal or failure to concur.
- nondisruptive — causing, tending to cause, or caused by disruption; disrupting: the disruptive effect of their rioting.
- nonfigurative — of the nature of or involving a figure of speech, especially a metaphor; metaphorical and not literal: The word “head” has several figurative senses, as in “She's the head of the company.”. Synonyms: metaphorical, not literal, symbolic.
- nonforfeiture — Lack of forfeiture; failure to forfeit, or exemption from forfeiting.
- nonfraudulent — Not fraudulent.
- nonguaranteed — Not guaranteed; unguaranteed.
- nonindustrial — of, pertaining to, of the nature of, or resulting from industry: industrial production; industrial waste.
- nonliturgical — Not liturgical.