13-letter words containing u, t, i
- aluminothermy — a process for reducing metallic oxides using finely divided aluminium powder. The mixture of aluminium and the oxide is ignited, causing the aluminium to be oxidized and the metal oxide to be reduced to the metal
- alumosilicate — (inorganic chemistry) The anion [AlSiO4]-1.
- amateur night — an entertainment featuring amateur performers, often in competition for prizes.
- ambidexterous — ambidextrous
- ambient music — a style of popular music which aims to create a relaxing atmosphere
- ambimoustrous — able to use a computer mouse proficiently with either hand
- ambisexuality — the state of being ambisexual
- ambitiousness — having ambition; eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc.: ambitious students.
- ammonium salt — any salt containing the NH 4 + ion, formed by the neutralization of ammonium hydroxide by an acid.
- amphiblastula — the free-swimming larva of certain sponges, which consists of a hollow spherical mass of cells some of which have flagella
- amphigastrium — any of the small leaves or appendages on the under surface of the stem of some liverworts
- amphithalamus — (in an ancient Greek house) a room adjoining the thalamus.
- amphitrichous — having a single flagellum at each end.
- anfractuosity — the condition or quality of being anfractuous
- Ångstrom unit — a unit of length equal to 10 −10 metre, used principally to express the wavelengths of electromagnetic radiations. It is equivalent to 0.1 nanometre
- annunciations — Plural form of annunciation.
- ante-christum — before Christ. Abbreviation: A.C.
- antenniferous — having antennae
- antepenultima — (poetry) The last syllable of a word except two; an antepenult.
- anthraquinone — a yellow crystalline solid used in the manufacture of dyes, esp anthraquinone dyes, which have excellent colour properties. Formula: C6H4(CO)2C6H4
- anti-burglary — the felony of breaking into and entering the house of another at night with intent to steal, extended by statute to cover the breaking into and entering of any of various buildings, by night or day.
- anti-cultural — of or relating to culture or cultivation.
- anti-european — opposed to the European Union or to political union of the countries of Europe
- anti-freudian — of or relating to Sigmund Freud or his doctrines, especially with respect to the causes and treatment of neurotic and psychopathic states, the interpretation of dreams, etc.
- anti-humanist — a person having a strong interest in or concern for human welfare, values, and dignity.
- anti-humanity — all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind.
- anti-populism — (lowercase) any of various, often antiestablishment or anti-intellectual political movements or philosophies that offer unorthodox solutions or policies and appeal to the common person rather than according with traditional party or partisan ideologies.
- anti-universe — a universe made up of antimatter, postulated to exist far out in space
- antiauthority — Opposed to authority.
- anticellulite — acting against cellulite
- anticlinorium — a vast elongated anticline with its strata further folded into anticlines and synclines
- anticoagulant — acting to prevent or impair coagulation, esp of blood
- anticommunism — the opposition to communism
- anticommunist — (initial capital letter) a member of the Communist Party or movement.
- antidiuretics — Plural form of antidiuretic.
- antievolution — a system of thought which argues against the biological theory of evolution
- antigonus (i) — 382-301 b.c.; Macedonian general under Alexander the Great: king of Macedonia (306-301)
- antiguerrilla — acting against guerrilla activity
- antimarijuana — opposed to or acting against the use of marijuana
- antimutagenic — capable of reducing the frequency of mutation.
- antineutrinos — Plural form of antineutrino.
- antiochus iii — known as Antiochus the Great. 242–187 bc, king of Syria (223–187), who greatly extended the Seleucid empire but was forced (190) to surrender most of Asia Minor to the Romans
- antipollution — (of measures, policies, etc) designed to combat pollution and its causes
- antipruritics — Plural form of antipruritic.
- antique glass — pot metal (def 4).
- antiquitarian — an admirer of the practices of antiquity
- antireligious — opposed to religious ideas, beliefs, and organizations
- antirheumatic — acting against rheumatism
- antiritualism — opposed to ritualism
- antiscorbutic — preventing or curing scurvy