13-letter words containing t, i, m, b, a
- mao inhibitor — any of various substances, as isocarboxazid and phenelzine, that block enzymatic breakdown of certain monoamine neurotransmitters: used to treat severe depression. Abbreviation: MAOI.
- marbled white — any butterfly of the satyrid genus Melanargia, with panelled black-and-white wings, but technically a brown butterfly; found in grassland
- marbleization — The process of marbleizing.
- maritime belt — the part of the sea that is within the jurisdiction of the bordering states.
- marketability — readily salable.
- matchboarding — a construction of matchboards.
- measurability — capable of being measured.
- megaloblastic — an abnormally large, immature, and dysfunctional red blood cell found in the blood of persons with pernicious anemia or certain other disorders.
- memorabiliast — a person who collects mementos or souvenirs, as postcards or playbills.
- mensurability — The quality of being mensurable.
- mephobarbital — The drug methylphenobarbital.
- metabisulfite — (inorganic chemistry) The oxyanion of sulfur S2O52- or any salt containing this ion.
- metabolically — of, relating to, or affected by metabolism.
- metabolizable — (biochemistry) Able to be metabolized.
- metagrobolize — to mystify or puzzle
- metallic bond — the type of chemical bond between atoms in a metallic element, formed by the valence electrons moving freely through the metal lattice.
- metastability — An unstable but potentially long-lived state of a system; for example, a supersaturated solution or an excited atom.
- microhabitats — Plural form of microhabitat.
- military band — a musical band, usually made up of players of wind, percussion and some brass instruments, that play at military functions, etc
- military base — a facility for the storage of military equipment and the training of soldiers
- millilamberts — Plural form of millilambert.
- misattributed — Simple past tense and past participle of misattribute.
- miscalibrated — Simple past tense and past participle of miscalibrate.
- miss the boat — a vessel for transport by water, constructed to provide buoyancy by excluding water and shaped to give stability and permit propulsion.
- mistranscribe — to make a written copy, especially a typewritten copy, of (dictated material, notes taken during a lecture, or other spoken material).
- mixed ability — A mixed ability class or teaching system is one in which pupils of different abilities are taught together in the same class.
- moabite stone — a slab of black basalt bearing an inscription recording the victory of Mesha, the king of Moab, over the Israelites, about 860 b.c.
- mobilizations — Plural form of mobilization.
- modifiability — to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract.
- mosquito boat — PT boat.
- mount gambier — a city in S Australia.
- mountain bike — dirt bike, off-road cycle
- mountainboard — a type of skateboard specially designed for rough terrain and steep slopes, having four large wheels linked by a suspension system
- mountebanking — Present participle of mountebank.
- multibranched — Having more than one branch.
- multiplicable — capable of being multiplied.
- multisyllabic — polysyllabic.
- multisyllable — polysyllable.
- multivariable — having, involving or relying upon two or more variables, esp in statistics
- multivibrator — A device consisting of two amplifying transistors or valves, each with its output connected to the input of the other, producing an oscillatory signal.
- mycobacterial — (medicine) Of or pertaining to mycobacteria.
- mycobacterium — A bacterium of a group that includes the causative agents of leprosy and tuberculosis.
- myeloablative — Of, pertaining to, or causing myeloablation.
- myofibroblast — (cytology) A cell that is intermediate between a fibroblast and smooth muscle.
- non-ambiguity — doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning or intention: to speak with ambiguity; an ambiguity of manner.
- non-imputable — to attribute or ascribe: The children imputed magical powers to the old woman.
- noncompatible — Not compatible.
- out on a limb — a part or member of an animal body distinct from the head and trunk, as a leg, arm, or wing: the lower limbs; artificial limbs.
- overambitious — having ambition; eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc.: ambitious students.
- particle beam — Physics. a concentrated stream of particles, as electrons, neutrons, or protons, generated for studying particle interactions, nuclear structure, crystal structure, etc.