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14-letter words containing al

  • alpha receptor — a receptor, found on the surface of some cells of the sympathetic nervous system, that is stimulated by adrenergic substances resulting in constriction of blood vessels and contraction of most smooth muscle
  • alpha virginis — spica
  • alpha-carotene — a common form of carotene found in certain vegetables and fruit
  • alpha-naphthol — either of two isomeric hydroxyl derivatives, C 1 0 H 7 OH, of naphthalene (alpha-naphthol or 1-naphthol and beta-naphthol or 2-naphthol) white or yellowish crystals, with a phenolic odor, that darken on exposure to light: used chiefly in dyes, drugs, perfumes, and insecticides.
  • alpha-receptor — a site on a cell that, upon interaction with epinephrine or norepinephrine, controls vasoconstriction, intestinal relaxation, pupil dilation, and other physiological processes.
  • alphabetically — (manner) In an alphabetical manner.
  • alphanumerical — alphanumeric; characterized by having letters and numerals
  • alpine bistort — Also called snakeweed. a European plant, Polygonum bistorta, of the buckwheat family, having a twisted root, which is sometimes used as an astringent.
  • alpine currant — an ornamental shrub, Ribes alpinum, of Europe, having greenish-yellow flowers and scarlet fruit.
  • alpine glacier — a glacier that descends from a high valley
  • alternate host — a host, other than the usual or primary host, on which a parasitic organism can sustain itself.
  • altitudinarian — relating to high ideals
  • alto saxophone — the third highest member of the saxophone family
  • altruistically — unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic).
  • alumina cement — a quick-setting cement with a large bauxite content.
  • aluminium foil — thin sheets of foil used to wrap food
  • aluminohydride — (inorganic compound) The univalent anion, AlH4-, present in such compounds as lithium aluminium hydride.
  • aluminum brass — an alloy of about 75 percent copper, 2 percent aluminum, small amounts of other elements, and the balance zinc.
  • aluminum oxide — alumina
  • aluminum plant — a glossy green- or silver-leaved herb, Pilea cadierei, often grown as a houseplant.
  • alumosilicates — Plural form of alumosilicate.
  • alveolar ridge — the ridgelike border of the upper and lower jaws containing the sockets of the teeth.
  • alveolopalatal — articulated with the blade or front of the tongue approaching or touching the front of the hard palate near its junction with the alveolar ridge; having a primary palatal articulation and a secondary alveolar articulation.
  • amillennialist — A believer in amillennialism.
  • amphibological — (rare) of doubtful meaning, ambiguous, quibbling.
  • amygdalic acid — any of three stereoisomeric acids having the formula C 8 H 8 O 3 , especially dl-mandelic acid, a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid obtainable from amygdalin: used chiefly in medicine as an antiseptic.
  • anachronically — something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time, especially a thing or person that belongs to an earlier time: The sword is an anachronism in modern warfare.
  • anagrammatical — Alternative form of anagrammatic.
  • anal character — Psychoanalysis. a group of personality traits including meticulousness, compulsiveness, and rigidity, believed to be associated with excessive preoccupation with the anal phase as a child, with effects lingering into adulthood.
  • anal retentive — a person who exhibits anal personality traits
  • anal-retentive — having an anal character.
  • analogue clock — a clock in which the hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds are indicated by hands on a dial
  • analogue watch — a watch in which the hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds are indicated by hands on a dial
  • analysis situs — topology (defs 1, 2).
  • analytical crm — (business)   Software which helps a business build customer relationships and analyse ways to improve them.
  • analyzed rhyme — the use of assonance and consonance in a complex pattern at the ends of alternate lines of a quatrain, as in head, mat, met, had.
  • anchoritically — in the manner of or resembling an anchorite
  • androcephalous — having a human head
  • anesthetically — In an anesthetic manner.
  • angle of stall — critical angle (def 2).
  • animal cracker — a sweet or savoury biscuit in the shape of an animal
  • animal kingdom — a category of living organisms comprising all animals
  • animal shelter — an establishment, especially one supported by charitable contributions, that provides a temporary home for dogs, cats, and other animals that are offered for adoption.
  • animal spirits — cheerful and exuberant boisterousness
  • animal testing — Animal testing involves doing scientific tests on animals when developing new products or drugs.
  • animal welfare — the protection of the health and well-being of animals
  • anisic alcohol — a colorless liquid, the para form of C 8 H 10 O 2 , having a hawthornlike odor, used chiefly as a scent in the manufacture of perfume.
  • antagonistical — Alternative form of antagonistic.
  • antediluvially — in antediluvian times, in times before the Flood
  • antenatal care — the medical care that women receive when they are pregnant
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