12-letter words containing met
- diazomethane — a yellow odourless explosive gas, used as a methylating agent. Formula: CH2:N:N
- dilatometers — Plural form of dilatometer.
- dissymmetric — Asymmetric.
- dynamometers — Plural form of dynamometer.
- dynamometric — Relating to dynamometry.
- ebulliometer — a device used to determine the boiling point of a solution
- econometrics — the application of statistical and mathematical techniques in solving problems as well as in testing and demonstrating theories.
- econometrist — An econometrician.
- effusiometer — an apparatus for determining rates of effusion of gases, usually used for measuring molecular weights
- electrometer — An instrument for measuring electrical potential without drawing any current from the circuit.
- endometrioma — An ovarian cyst caused by endometriosis.
- endometritis — Inflammation of the endometrium.
- endosmometer — an instrument for measuring the action of endosmosis
- ergonometric — Ergonomic.
- extensometer — An instrument for measuring the deformation of a material under stress.
- filler metal — metal supplied in the form of a welding rod, sometimes flux coated, melted by an arc or a flame into a joint between components to be joined
- flamethrower — a weapon, either mounted or portable, that sprays ignited incendiary fuel for some distance.
- fluorimeters — Plural form of fluorimeter.
- fluorimetric — Alternative form of fluorometric.
- fluorometers — Plural form of fluorometer.
- fluorometric — Of, pertaining to, or measured using fluorometry.
- foamed metal — a uniform foamlike metal structure produced when hydrogen bubbles are evolved from metal hydrides uniformly dispersed throughout a host metal or metal alloy: used as a structural material because of its shock-absorbing properties and light weight.
- galactometer — a lactometer.
- galvanometer — an instrument for detecting the existence of small electric currents and determining their strength.
- galvanometry — the method or process of determining the strength of electric currents.
- gametophores — Plural form of gametophore.
- gametophytes — Plural form of gametophyte.
- gametophytic — (botany) Of or pertaining to a gametophyte plant.
- geometrician — a person skilled in geometry.
- geometricize — to draw, design, or form in geometrical shapes or patterns.
- gravitometer — an instrument that measures specific gravities
- harmonometer — the equipment used for measuring the harmonic relations of sounds
- helmet liner — a soft or padded lining for a helmet.
- helmet shell — a predatory marine gastropod of the family Cassidae, characterized by a thick, heavy shell with a broadened outer lip.
- hemimetaboly — Hemimetabolism.
- hermetically — so as to be airtight: hermetically sealed.
- heterogamete — either of a pair of conjugating gametes differing in form, size, structure, or sex.
- heterogamety — the condition or state of being heterogametic
- horometrical — Relating to horometry.
- hydrometeors — Plural form of hydrometeor.
- hypermetropy — Dated form of hypermetropia.
- immethodical — not methodical; without method or system.
- inclinometer — Aeronautics. an instrument for measuring the angle an aircraft makes with the horizontal.
- indomethacin — a substance, C 19 H 16 ClNO 4 , with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties: used in the treatment of certain kinds of arthritis and gout.
- isodiametric — having equal diameters or axes.
- isoperimeter — a figure whose perimeter is equal to that of another.
- isoperimetry — the study of isoperimeters.
- katharometer — (science) A device used for analyzing gas mixtures by measuring their thermal conductivity.
- kenny method — a method of treating poliomyelitis, in which hot, moist packs are applied to affected muscles to relieve spasms and pain, and a regimen of exercises is prescribed to prevent deformities and to strengthen the muscles.
- macrogametes — Plural form of macrogamete.