15-letter words containing u, n, f, a, l
- inefficaciously — Without efficacy or effect.
- inertial fusion — a type of nuclear fusion in which the inertia of matter enables it to fuse by impact, as by pulses of laser radiation or high-energy charged particles, rather than by high temperature
- infraclavicular — (anatomy) Below the clavicle.
- infrastructural — the basic, underlying framework or features of a system or organization.
- interfascicular — pertaining to or forming a fascicle; fasciculate.
- interfoliaceous — situated between leaves, especially opposite leaves.
- intrafascicular — between the xylem and phloem elements of a vascular bundle
- justifiableness — Justifiability.
- lake-of-lucerne — a canton in central Switzerland. 576 sq. mi. (1490 sq. km).
- langue de boeuf — ox-tongue partisan.
- latent function — any function of an institution or other social phenomenon that is unintentional and often unrecognized.
- lay oneself out — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
- linear function — linear transformation.
- liquid paraffin — a colourless almost tasteless oily liquid obtained by petroleum distillation and used as a laxative
- long-sufferance — long-suffering.
- louis of nassau — 1538–74, a leader (1568–74) of the revolt of the Netherlands against Spain: died in battle
- malpighian tuft — glomerulus (def 2).
- molecular knife — a segment of genetic material that inhibits the reproduction of the AIDS virus by breaking up specific areas of the virus's genes.
- multifunctional — of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration.
- multnomah falls — a waterfall on Multnomah Creek in NW Oregon, E of Portland. 611 feet (186 meters) high.
- neurofibrillary — Of or pertaining to a neurofibril.
- newtonian fluid — any fluid exhibiting a linear relation between the applied shear stress and the rate of deformation.
- non-fundamental — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
- nonquantifiable — not capable of being quantified
- nuclear fission — fission (def 2).
- perfluorocarbon — a fluorocarbon consisting only of fluorine and carbon atoms
- poultry farming — breeding and keeping fowl
- principal focus — focal point (def 1).
- profoundly deaf — unable to hear any sound below 95 decibels in one's better ear
- pull a fast one — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
- purslane family — the plant family Portulacaceae, characterized by chiefly herbaceous plants having simple, often fleshy leaves, sometimes showy flowers, and capsular fruit, and including bitterroot, purslane, red maids, rose moss, and spring beauty.
- qualifying exam — any examination that one needs to pass in order to begin or continue with a course of study
- quantifiability — (uncountable) The condition of being quantifiable.
- quarantine flag — a yellow flag, designating the letter Q in the International Code of Signals: flown by itself to signify that a ship has no disease on board and requests a pratique, or flown with another flag to signify that there is disease on board ship.
- quarterfinalist — a participant in a quarterfinal contest.
- question of law — a question concerning a rule or the legal effect or consequence of an event or circumstance, usually determined by a court or judge.
- ranfurly shield — (in New Zealand) the premier rugby trophy, competed for annually by provincial teams
- requalification — a quality, accomplishment, etc., that fits a person for some function, office, or the like.
- self-accusation — a charge of wrongdoing; imputation of guilt or blame.
- self-adjustment — adjustment of oneself or itself, as to the environment.
- self-evaluation — an act or instance of evaluating or appraising.
- self-inductance — inductance inducing an electromotive force in the same circuit in which the motivating change of current occurs, equal to the number of flux linkages per unit of current.
- self-infatuated — to inspire or possess with a foolish or unreasoning passion, as of love.
- self-inoculated — to implant (a disease agent or antigen) in a person, animal, or plant to produce a disease for study or to stimulate disease resistance.
- self-mutilation — to injure, disfigure, or make imperfect by removing or irreparably damaging parts: Vandals mutilated the painting.
- self-persuasion — the act of persuading or seeking to persuade.
- self-regulating — adjusting, ruling, or governing itself without outside interference; operating or functioning without externally imposed controls or regulations: a self-regulating economy; the self-regulating market.
- self-regulation — control by oneself or itself, as in an economy, business organization, etc., especially such control as exercised independently of governmental supervision, laws, or the like.
- self-sustaining — self-supporting.
- self-sustenance — means of sustaining life; nourishment.