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13-letter words containing t, a, i

  • allotriomorph — (geology) A mineral that did not develop its otherwise typical external crystal form because of late crystallization between earlier formed crystals, typical of matrix minerals in rapidly crystallizing volcanic lavas and shallow igneous intrusions.
  • allotriophagy — (rare) Having food cravings that are different from the expected or the norm.
  • allotypically — in the manner of an allotype
  • allylthiourea — thiosinamine.
  • alpha emitter — a radioactive isotope that emits alpha particles
  • alpha testing — (programming)   Testing of software at the developer's site by the customer. The stage before beta testing.
  • alphabetarian — a person learning, or studying, the alphabet
  • alphabetiform — having similarities to letters of the alphabet
  • alphabetizing — Present participle of alphabetize.
  • alpine tundra — a tundra that is treeless because of high elevation rather than high latitude.
  • alstroemerias — Plural form of alstroemeria.
  • alternatingly — to interchange repeatedly and regularly with one another in time or place; rotate (usually followed by with): Day alternates with night.
  • alternatively — You use alternatively to introduce a suggestion or to mention something different to what has just been stated.
  • alternativism — The rejection of a social normality through the pursuit of alternatives.
  • alternativity — A characteristic of something having alternative connotations, akin to the representation of choice between two or more possibilities.
  • altitude dial — an adjustable sundial utilizing the altitude of the sun, at a given latitude and time of year, as a means of telling the time.
  • aluminothermy — a process for reducing metallic oxides using finely divided aluminium powder. The mixture of aluminium and the oxide is ignited, causing the aluminium to be oxidized and the metal oxide to be reduced to the metal
  • alumosilicate — (inorganic chemistry) The anion [AlSiO4]-1.
  • amalgamations — Plural form of amalgamation.
  • amateur night — an entertainment featuring amateur performers, often in competition for prizes.
  • ambidexterity — ambidextrous ease, skill, or facility.
  • ambidexterous — ambidextrous
  • ambient music — a style of popular music which aims to create a relaxing atmosphere
  • ambient noise — the level of the total noise in an area
  • ambimoustrous — able to use a computer mouse proficiently with either hand
  • ambisexuality — the state of being ambisexual
  • ambitiousness — having ambition; eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc.: ambitious students.
  • amenhotep iii — Greek name Amenophis. ?1411–?1375 bc, Egyptian pharaoh who expanded Egypt's influence by peaceful diplomacy and erected many famous buildings
  • aminobenzoate — (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of aminobenzoic acid.
  • aminothiazole — (chemistry) A heterocyclic amine, the starting point for synthesis of many compounds, sometimes used as a thyroid inhibitor in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
  • aminotriazole — a white, crystalline, soluble powder, NHNC(NH2)NCH, used for killing weeds or other undesired vegetation: a carcinogen
  • amitriptyline — a tricyclic antidepressant drug. Formula: C20H23N
  • amitryptyline — a drug with several uses, most commonly prescribed to treat depression
  • ammonia water — ammonia (def 2).
  • ammonium salt — any salt containing the NH 4 + ion, formed by the neutralization of ammonium hydroxide by an acid.
  • amniocenteses — Plural form of amniocentesis.
  • amniocentesis — If a pregnant woman has an amniocentesis, fluid is removed from her womb in order to check that her unborn baby is not affected by certain genetic disorders.
  • amor asteroid — one of a small group of asteroids whose orbits approach but do not cross that of the earth: named after the first such asteroid discovered (1932).
  • amphiblastula — the free-swimming larva of certain sponges, which consists of a hollow spherical mass of cells some of which have flagella
  • amphictyonies — Plural form of amphictyony.
  • amphigastrium — any of the small leaves or appendages on the under surface of the stem of some liverworts
  • amphiprostyle — (esp of a classical temple) having a set of columns at both ends but not at the sides
  • amphistomatal — (of a leaf) having stomata on both surfaces
  • amphithalamus — (in an ancient Greek house) a room adjoining the thalamus.
  • amphitheaters — Plural form of amphitheater.
  • amphitheatral — relating to an amphitheatre, taking place in an amphitheatre
  • amphitheatres — Plural form of amphitheatre.
  • amphitheatric — Of, pertaining to, exhibited in, or resembling an amphitheatre.
  • amphitrichate — having a single flagellum at each end.
  • amphitrichous — having a single flagellum at each end.
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