19-letter words containing u, n, m, a, t

seasonal adjustment — an adjustment that removes the seasonal component of statistics
semibituminous coal — a coal intermediate between bituminous and anthracite coal in hardness, yielding the maximum heat of any ordinary steam coal.
semiconductor laser — a laser in which a semiconductor is the light-emitting source, used in many medical procedures.
simulation analysis — (language, simulation) (SIMAN) A simulation language, especially for manufacturing systems, developed by C. Dennis Pegden in 1983.
smokestack industry — A smokestack industry is a traditional industry such as heavy engineering or manufacturing, rather than a modern industry such as electronics.
sound effects woman — a woman who produces sounds artificially or reproduces them from a recording, etc, to create a theatrical effect, such as the bringing together of two halves of a hollow coconut shell to simulate a horse's gallop. Such sound effects are used in plays, films, etc
spin quantum number — the quantum number that designates the total angular momentum associated with electron spin and has a value of ½ in units of h /2π.
standing broad jump — a jump for distance from a standing position.
step-up transformer — a device that transfers an alternating current from one circuit to one or more other circuits with an increase of voltage
strawberry geranium — a plant, Saxifraga stolonifera (or S. sarmentosa), of the saxifrage family, native to eastern Asia, that has rounded, variegated leaves and numerous threadlike stolons and is frequently cultivated as a houseplant.
subminiature camera — a very small, palm-sized still camera for taking photographs on 16-millimeter or similar film.
subsistence farming — farming whose products are intended to provide for the basic needs of the farmer, with little surplus for marketing.
sugar loaf mountain — a mountain in SE Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, at the entrance to Guanabara Bay. 1280 feet (390 meters).
supplementary angle — either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 180°.
supplementary story — follow-up (def 3b).
suspended animation — a state of temporary cessation of the vital functions.
suspensory ligament — any of several tissues that suspend certain organs or parts of the body, especially the transparent, delicate web of fibrous tissue that supports the crystalline lens.
take a running jump — a contemptuous expression of dismissal
take one's cue from — If you take your cue from someone or something, you do something similar in a particular situation.
tehachapi mountains — a transverse (E–W) mountain range in S central California. Highest peak, Double Mountain, 7982 feet (2433 meters).
term life insurance — life insurance for which premiums are paid over a limited time and that covers a specific term, the face value payable only if death occurs within that term.
the compassion club — (in Canada) a nonprofit organization that provides uncontaminated cannabis for medical purposes and natural therapies in a safe environment
the labour movement — a movement campaigning for the interests of working people, for example for better working conditions, better treatment from employers, etc
three-martini lunch — an expensive lunch enjoyed by businessmen during the workday which is often accompanied by drinking
thrust augmentation — an increase in the thrust of a jet or rocket engine, as by afterburning or reheating.
thumb one's nose at — to deride or mock, esp by placing the thumb on the nose with fingers extended
to change your mind — If you change your mind, or if someone or something changes your mind, you change a decision you have made or an opinion that you had.
to run out of steam — If you run out of steam, you stop doing something because you have no more energy or enthusiasm left.
torricellian vacuum — the vacuum at the top of a Torricellian tube
total communication — the theory or practice of incorporating all means of communication, including speech, speechreading, auditory training, sign language, and writing, in the education of deaf or hearing-impaired children.
transference number — that fraction of the total electric current that anions and cations carry in passing through an electrolytic solution.
transuranic element — any element having an atomic number greater than 92, the atomic number of uranium. All such elements are radioactive and can be synthesized by bombarding a heavy element with a light particle or element. See also transactinide element.
triangulum australe — a small bright triangular constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Ara and the Southern Cross, that contains an open star cluster
turbo-ramjet engine — a combination engine that can be operated as a turbojet or ramjet engine.
turn someone's head — the upper part of the body in humans, joined to the trunk by the neck, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
ultracrepidarianism — noting or pertaining to a person who criticizes, judges, or gives advice outside the area of his or her expertise: The play provides a classic, simplistic portrayal of an ultracrepidarian mother-in-law.
unit of measurement — physical quantity
unlimited liability — liability that is not restricted to any unpaid portion of nominal capital invested in a business
unorganized ferment — ferment (def 2).
vacuum distillation — a process of distillation employing a vacuum that by lowering the pressure on a liquid allows volatilization at a lower temperature than normal.
valencian community — region comprising three provinces of E Spain: 8,998 sq mi (23,305 sq km); pop. 4,029,000; cap. Valencia
velocity modulation — the modulation in velocity of a beam of electrons or ions caused by passing the beam through a high-frequency electric field, as in a cavity resonator
vesicular exanthema — an infectious viral disease of swine, characterized by blisters on the snout, mucous membranes, and feet.
victor emmanuel iii — 1869–1947, king of Italy 1900–46.
vinculum matrimonii — the bond of matrimony.
volumetric analysis — determination of the concentration, by volume, of a substance in a solution, as by titration.
welsh mountain pony — a small sturdy but graceful breed of pony used mostly for riding, originally from Wales
wouldn't harm a fly — If you say that someone wouldn't hurt a fly or wouldn't harm a fly, you are emphasizing that they are very kind and gentle.
wraparound mortgage — a mortgage, as a second mortgage, that includes payments on a previous mortgage that continues in effect.
yablonovy mountains — a mountain range in Siberia. Highest peak: 1680 m (5512 ft)

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