12-letter words containing u, d, a, i
- lapidicolous — living under stones
- laser-guided — (of a missile, etc) guided with the use of a laser beam
- latifundista — the owner of a latifundio in Latin America or Spain.
- latitudinous — having latitude, scope, range, breadth, etc., especially of ideas, interests, interpretations, or the like: a Renaissance man of latitudinous outlook.
- laue diagram — a diffraction pattern used to study crystal structure, consisting of symmetrically arranged spots obtained when a beam of x-rays, electrons, or neutrons is passed through a thin crystal and exposes a photographic plate.
- laundry list — a lengthy, especially random list of items: a laundry list of hoped-for presents; a laundry list of someone's crimes.
- linux loader — (operating system) (LILO) A boot loader for Linux. LILO does not depend on a specific file system, it can boot Linux kernel images from floppy disks and hard disks and can even boot other operating systems. One of up to sixteen differernt images can be selected at boot time. Various parameters, such as the root device, can be set independently for each kernel. LILO can even be used as the master boot record.
- liquid glass — any of several clear, white, or greenish water-soluble compounds of formulas varying in ratio from Na 2 O⋅3.75SiO 2 to 2Na 2 O⋅SiO 2 : used chiefly in dyeing, printing, and fireproofing textiles and in the manufacture of paper products and cement.
- liquidambars — Plural form of liquidambar.
- liquidations — Plural form of liquidation.
- liverpudlian — a seaport in Merseyside, in W England, on the Mersey estuary.
- locus standi — the right of a party to appear and be heard before a court
- longicaudate — having a long posterior or tail
- longitudinal — of or relating to longitude or length: longitudinal measurement.
- ludwigshafen — a city in SW Germany, on the Rhine opposite Mannheim.
- maladjustive — Exhibiting or relating to maladjustment.
- malibu board — a lightweight, fiberglass-covered surfboard, usually about 10 feet (3 meters) long with a rounded nose and tail and a convex bottom for increased maneuverability.
- malnourished — poorly or improperly nourished; suffering from malnutrition: thin, malnourished victims of the famine.
- mandibulated — Provided with mandibles adapted for biting; mandibulate.
- masculinized — Simple past tense and past participle of masculinize.
- masquerading — a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.
- matriculated — Be enrolled at a college or university.
- maximum card — a picture postcard to which a stamp can be affixed on the picture side, after which it can be cancelled by the appropriate postal service.
- media circus — excessive news coverage
- medical unit — a group of doctors and nurses working as part of a larger organization, such as the armed forces or a prison
- medium-dated — (of a gilt-edged security) having between five and fifteen years to run before redemption
- mendaciously — In a lying or deceitful manner.
- middle guard — a defensive lineman positioned opposite the offensive center and between the defensive tackles, as in a three- or five-man line.
- midlatitudes — Areas lying between 35 and 55 (or more broadly, between 30 and 60) degrees north or south of the equator.
- miniaturised — Simple past tense and past participle of miniaturise.
- miniaturized — Simple past tense and past participle of miniaturize.
- miracle drug — wonder drug.
- mis-adjusted — to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate: to adjust expenses to income.
- misadventure — an instance of bad fortune; mishap.
- misdemeanour — Law. a criminal offense defined as less serious than a felony.
- miseducation — to educate improperly.
- modularizing — to form or organize into modules, as for flexibility.
- mouldability — a hollow form or matrix for giving a particular shape to something in a molten or plastic state.
- mountain dew — moonshine; whisky that has been illegally distilled
- mountainside — The sloping surface of a mountain.
- mountainward — Towards a mountain or mountains.
- moustachioed — Alternative spelling of moustachio\u2019d.
- mud filtrate — Mud filtrate is the liquid part of the mud which can pass through a medium and become separated from the mudcake.
- muffin stand — a small stand having several tiers for holding muffins, cakes, etc., and a tea service.
- muhammad ali — (ʿAlī ibn-abu-Talib"the Lion of God") a.d. c600–661, Arab caliph (cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad).
- multi-medial — the combined use of several media, as sound and full-motion video in computer applications.
- multidecadal — Involving multiple decades.
- multidentate — having several or many teeth or toothlike processes.
- multifaceted — Having many facets.
- multigravida — a pregnant woman who has been pregnant two or more times.