12-letter words containing t, h, o
- metachronism — An error in chronological ordering in which a character or an event is placed at too late a time.
- metachronous — Medicine/Medical. occurring at a different time than a similar event: metachronous tumors.
- metagnathous — Ornithology. having the tips of the mandibles crossed, as the crossbills.
- metal polish — cleaning fluid designed to clean, polish or add shine to metal
- metallograph — a microscope for observing the microstructure of metals.
- metallophone — any musical instrument consisting of a graduated series of metal bars that may either be struck by hammers operated manually or played with a keyboard.
- metamorphism — Geology. a change in the structure or constitution of a rock due to natural agencies, as pressure and heat, especially when the rock becomes harder and more completely crystalline.
- metamorphist — a member of a group of 16th century Christians who believed that the humanly body of Jesus Christ metamorphosed into God during the Ascension
- metamorphize — (transitive) To transform or change; metamorphose.
- metamorphose — to change the form or nature of; transform.
- metamorphous — metamorphic.
- metaphorical — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- metathoracic — Of or pertaining to the metathorax.
- meteorograph — an instrument for automatically recording various meteorological conditions, as barometric pressure and temperature, at the same time.
- methanometer — an instrument that measures the concentration of methane in the air of mines
- methaqualone — a nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotic substance, C 1 6 H 1 4 N 2 O, used to induce sleep: also widely used as an illicit drug.
- method actor — actor who follows the Method
- methodically — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
- methohexital — a barbiturate anesthetic, used in its sodium form, C 1 4 H 1 7 N 2 NaO 3 , for induction of general anesthesia or for anesthesia of short duration.
- methotrexate — a toxic folic acid analogue, C 2 0 H 2 2 N 8 O 5 , that inhibits cellular reproduction, used primarily in the treatment of psoriasis and certain cancers and as an immunosuppressive agent.
- methoxychlor — a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 1 6 H 1 5 Cl 3 O 2 , used as an insecticide.
- methyl group — the univalent group CH 3 −, derived from methane.
- metrorrhagia — nonmenstrual discharge of blood from the uterus; uterine hemorrhage.
- microhabitat — an extremely localized, small-scale environment, as a tree stump or a dead animal.
- middle youth — the period of life between about 30 and 50
- milne method — a numerical method, involving Simpson's rule, for solving a linear differential equation.
- misanthropes — Plural form of misanthrope.
- misanthropic — of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.
- mitochondria — an organelle in the cytoplasm of cells that functions in energy production.
- mnemotechnic — Of or pertaining to mnemotechny.
- mob hysteria — the heightened and extreme emotions that can be experienced by people in a large crowd
- model theory — the branch of logic that deals with the properties of models; the semantic study of formal systems
- moeso-gothic — of the Moeso-Goths, their extinct East Germanic language, or their culture
- molded depth — the depth of a vessel at the broadest transverse section from the top of the keel to the upper side of the main deck beam at the side.
- mole-catcher — someone or something who catches, traps, or kills moles
- monk's cloth — a heavy cotton fabric in a basket weave, used for curtains, bedspreads, etc.
- monochromats — Plural form of monochromat.
- monochromist — An artist working in the monochromatic style.
- monohydrates — Plural form of monohydrate.
- monophthongs — Plural form of monopthong.
- monophyletic — Biology. consisting of organisms descended from a single taxon.
- monophyodont — an animal that has only one set of teeth
- monophysites — Plural form of monophysite.
- monophysitic — Of or pertaining to monophysitism.
- monostichous — (of parts) forming one row
- monostrophic — consisting of stanzas or strophes all having the same metrical structure.
- monothalamic — having a sole cavity or compartment
- monotheistic — pertaining to, characterized by, or adhering to monotheism, the doctrine that there is only one God: a monotheistic religion.
- monothematic — having a single theme.
- monotrichate — (of bacteria) having a single flagellum at one pole.