12-letter words containing y, c, a
- methacrylate — an ester or salt derived from methacrylic acid.
- methodically — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
- mexican onyx — a translucent, banded variety of calcite, used for ornamental and decorative pieces.
- microanalyst — One who carries out microanalysis.
- microanatomy — the branch of anatomy dealing with microscopic structures (distinguished from gross anatomy).
- microcephaly — having a head with a small braincase.
- microcrystal — a microscopic crystal.
- microgravity — a condition, especially in space orbit, where the force of gravity is so weak that weightlessness results.
- micropayment — A very small payment made each time a user accesses an Internet page or service.
- microtonally — In a microtonal manner.
- miracle play — a medieval dramatic form dealing with religious subjects such as Biblical stories or saints' lives, usually presented in a series or cycle by the craft guilds.
- miraculously — In a miraculous manner.
- mnemonically — assisting or intended to assist the memory.
- mockumentary — a movie or television show depicting fictional events but presented as a documentary.
- modificatory — modifying.
- molecularity — the number of molecules or atoms that participate in an elementary process.
- monastically — In a monastic manner.
- moneychanger — a person whose business is the exchange of currency, usually of different countries, at a fixed or official rate.
- monochromacy — The quality of having only one independent channel for conveying color information in the eye, i.e. total color blindness.
- monosyllabic — having only one syllable, as the word no.
- monosynaptic — having or relating to a sole synapse
- mornay sauce — a rich white sauce to which grated cheese, usually Swiss or Parmesan, and seasonings have been added
- mossycup oak — bur oak
- municipality — a city, town, or other district possessing corporate existence and usually its own local government.
- mutagenicity — capable of inducing mutation or increasing its rate.
- mycetomatous — relating to or affected by a mycetoma
- myclobutanil — A triazole fungicide that works by inhibiting ergosterol biosynthesis.
- mycobacteria — Plural form of mycobacterium.
- mycodomatium — an abnormal growth on a plant, caused by fungi
- mycoparasite — a parasitic fungus whose host is another fungus.
- myrmecophage — (biology) Anteaters, and other animals chiefly feeding on ants.
- myrmecophagy — Ant-eating.
- myrtle beach — a town in E South Carolina.
- mystagogical — someone who instructs others before initiation into religious mysteries or before participation in the sacraments.
- mythological — of or relating to mythology.
- nanocrystals — Plural form of nanocrystal.
- narcotherapy — an infrequently used method of treating mental disorders by intravenous injection of barbiturates.
- narcotically — In a narcotic manner.
- nasal cavity — sinus
- nasolacrymal — relating to the tear duct
- nautical day — a period from noon of one day to noon of the next, used in reckoning time aboard ship.
- neurotically — of, relating to, or characteristic of neurosis.
- neurotypical — relating to or showing typical neurological behavior and development: She has one dyslexic and one neurotypical child.
- noam chomsky — (Avram) Noam [nohm,, noh-uh m] /noʊm,, ˈnoʊ əm/ (Show IPA), born 1928, U.S. linguist, educator, and political activist.
- nocturnality — of or relating to the night (opposed to diurnal).
- noematically — in an intellectual manner
- non-advocacy — the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending; active espousal: He was known for his advocacy of states' rights.
- non-decaying — to become decomposed; rot: vegetation that was decaying.
- noncandidacy — the state of not being a candidate, esp for political office
- nonchalantly — coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: His nonchalant manner infuriated me.