13-letter words containing t, i, l, m
- flemish giant — one of a breed of large domestic rabbits of Belgian origin, having a solid gray, white, or black coat, and raised for its meat and fur.
- flight number — the identifying number of a scheduled flight
- flunitrazepam — a powerful benzodiazepine sedative, C 16 H 12 FN 3 O 3 , that causes semiconsciousness and memory blackouts: has been implicated in date rapes and is illegal in the U.S.
- follicle mite — any mite of the family Demodicidae, parasitic in hair follicles of various mammals, including humans.
- formalisation — Alternative spelling of formalization.
- formalization — to make formal, especially for the sake of official or authorized acceptance: to formalize an understanding by drawing up a legal contract.
- formidability — causing fear, apprehension, or dread: a formidable opponent.
- formularistic — relating to formularization
- fort moultrie — William, 1730–1805, U.S. general.
- fractionalism — the state of being separate or inharmonious
- fragmentarily — consisting of or reduced to fragments; broken; disconnected; incomplete: fragmentary evidence; fragmentary remains.
- funambulation — the act of walking on a tightrope; funambulism
- functionalism — (usually initial capital letter) Chiefly Architecture, Furniture. a design movement evolved from several previous movements or schools in Europe in the early 20th century, advocating the design of buildings, furnishings, etc., as direct fulfillments of material requirements, as for shelter, repose, or the serving of food, with the construction, materials, and purpose clearly expressed or at least not denied, and with aesthetic effect derived chiefly from proportions and finish, purely decorative effects being excluded or greatly subordinated. the doctrines and practices associated with this movement. Compare rationalism (def 4).
- fusarium wilt — a disease of plants, characterized by damping-off, wilting, and a brown dry rot, caused by fungi of the genus Fusarium.
- fusible metal — any of various alloys, as of bismuth, lead, and tin, that melt at temperatures as low as 160°F (70°C), making them useful in various safety devices.
- galactosaemia — Alternative spelling of galactosemia.
- galactosaemic — of, relating to, or affected by galactosaemia
- galactosamine — an amino sugar that is a major component of glycolipids and chondroitin.
- galvanometric — Of or pertaining to galvanometry.
- gastronomical — the art or science of good eating.
- gemutlichkeit — warm cordiality; comfortable friendliness; congeniality.
- gentlemanlike — a man of good family, breeding, or social position.
- geologic time — the succession of eras, periods, and epochs as considered in historical geology.
- geometrically — of or relating to geometry or to the principles of geometry.
- germinability — the degree of ability of a seed to germinate or sprout.
- gill filament — one of the threadlike processes forming the respiratory surface of a gill.
- glamis castle — a castle near Glamis in Angus, Scotland: ancestral seat of the Lyons family, forebears of Elizabeth, the Queen Mother; famous for its legend of a secret chamber
- glamorisation — Alternative spelling of glamorization.
- glamorization — to make glamorous.
- glossectomies — Plural form of glossectomy.
- glutamatergic — (biochemistry, neurology) Of or pertaining to the neurotransmission of glutamate.
- glutamic acid — an amino acid, HOOCCH 2 CH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH, obtained by hydrolysis from wheat gluten and sugar-beet residues, used commercially chiefly in the form of its sodium salt to intensify the flavor of meat or other food. Symbol: E. Abbreviation: Glu;
- goldtail moth — European moth with white wings and a soft white furry body with a yellow tail tuft
- grammatically — of or relating to grammar: grammatical analysis.
- guilt complex — If you say that someone has a guilt complex about something, you mean that they feel very guilty about it, in a way that you consider is exaggerated, unreasonable, or unnecessary.
- gymnastically — In a gymnastic manner.
- haematologist — A scientist, usually a medical doctor, who specializes in haematology.
- haemodilution — an increase in the fluid content of blood leading to a lower concentration of red blood cells
- half the time — If you say that something is the case half the time you mean that it often is the case.
- half-timbered — (of a house or building) having the frame and principal supports of timber and the interstices filled in with masonry, plaster, or the like.
- halobacterium — Any of various extremophiles, of genus Halobacterium, found in water saturated or nearly saturated with salt.
- helianthemums — Plural form of helianthemum.
- heliocentrism — The theory that the sun is the center of the universe, (This theory is historically important and was widely accepted at the time of Copernicus, Galileo and Kepler.).
- hellgrammites — Plural form of hellgrammite (Alternative spelling of hellgramites).
- helminthiasis — a disease caused by parasitic worms in the intestines.
- helminthology — the scientific study of worms, especially of parasitic worms.
- hemagglutinin — A substance, such as a viral protein, that causes hemagglutination.
- hematological — Hematologic.
- hematologists — Plural form of hematologist.
- hematosalpinx — (medicine) A medical condition involving bleeding into the Fallopian tubes.