14-letter words containing ome
- intensitometer — a device used to measure x-ray intensity in radiography in order to determine correct exposure time.
- interferometer — Optics. a device that separates a beam of light into two ray beams, usually by means of reflection, and that brings the rays together to produce interference, used to measure wavelength, index of refraction, and astronomical distances.
- interferometry — Optics. a device that separates a beam of light into two ray beams, usually by means of reflection, and that brings the rays together to produce interference, used to measure wavelength, index of refraction, and astronomical distances.
- intervalometer — an automatic device for operating the shutter of a camera at regular intervals, as in making aerial photographs.
- isometric-line — isometrics, isometric exercise (def 1).
- leptomeningeal — (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the leptomeninges.
- lesser omentum — an omentum attached to the stomach, part of the duodenum, and part of the liver and supporting the hepatic vessels.
- let someone be — To let someone be means to leave them alone and not interfere in what they are doing.
- little diomede — See under Diomede Islands.
- lumbersomeness — the state of being lumbersome
- manometrically — Using a manometer.
- maternity home — a house in which a pregnant woman can live until her baby is born, esp one for women who became pregnant out of wedlock and whose baby is going to be put up for adoption
- meddlesomeness — The qualities of being meddlesome; officiousness, intrusiveness.
- mettlesomeness — The quality of being mettlesome.
- micrometeorite — A micrometeoroid that has entered the earth’s atmosphere.
- micrometeoroid — A microscopic particle in space or of extraterrestrial origin that is small enough so that if it enters the earth’s atmosphere, it will not burn up but drift to the earth’s surface instead.
- micropyrometer — an optical pyrometer used to measure the temperature of small glowing bodies.
- mixed foursome — a foursome of two teams, each comprised of a man and a woman.
- moment of sail — the product of a given area of sail, taken as the maximum safe area, and the vertical distance from the center of effort and the center of lateral resistance.
- musical comedy — musical (def 5).
- neuromechanism — the function of the nervous system as it relates to its structure.
- newspaperwomen — Plural form of newspaperwoman.
- nomenclatorial — Relating to nomenclature.
- noncomedogenic — (especially of a cosmetic or skin-care product) not causing clogged pores or blackheads.
- nongeometrical — not geometrical
- north somerset — a unitary authority of SW England, in Somerset: formerly (1974–96) part of the county of Avon. Pop: 191 400 (2003 est). Area: 375 sq km (145 sq miles)
- nuclear isomer — isomer (def 2).
- oligomenorrhea — abnormally infrequent menstruation.
- omega-c baryon — a neutral baryon having a mass 5292 times that of the electron and a mean lifetime of approximately 6.4 X 10 -14 seconds.
- on home ground — If you say that someone is on their home ground, you mean that they are in or near where they work or live, and feel confident and secure because of this.
- ophthalmometer — an instrument for measuring the reflection of an image on the surface of the cornea and other capacities of the eye, used chiefly for determining the presence and degree of astigmatism.
- ophthalmometry — the measurement and determination of the eye's defects and powers of refraction
- optical isomer — any of two or more isomers exhibiting optical isomerism.
- organometallic — pertaining to or noting an organic compound containing a metal or a metalloid linked to carbon.
- overburdensome — excessively burdensome.
- phi-phenomenon — motion perceived by a subject, especially the illusion of movement produced when stationary stimuli, as pictures or lights, are presented in rapid succession and are sometimes in slightly different positions.
- plane geometry — the geometry of figures whose parts all lie in one plane.
- potentiometric — a device for measuring electromotive force or potential difference by comparison with a known voltage.
- premium income — An insurer's premium income is the income that it earns from premiums.
- private income — econ: from outside employment
- promenade deck — an upper deck or part of a deck on a passenger ship where passengers can stroll, often covered with a light shade deck.
- promenade tile — a machine-made, unglazed, ceramic floor tile.
- promethea moth — a silkworm moth, Callosamia promethea, having reddish-brown wings, each with a border of white or yellow, the larvae of which feed on spicebush and other lauraceous plants.
- protogeometric — pertaining to or designating a style of vase painting developed in Greece chiefly during the 10th century b.c. and characterized by use of abstract geometrical motifs.
- pseudomembrane — a tough outer layer found on the surface of the mucous membrane or skin
- psychic income — the personal or subjective benefits, rewards, or satisfactions derived from a job or undertaking as separate from its objective or financial ones.
- put someone on — to connect (a person) by telephone
- pyrometallurgy — the process or technique of refining ores with heat so as to accelerate chemical reactions or to melt the metallic or nonmetallic content.
- pyrophotometer — a form of pyrometer that measures temperature by optical or photometric means.
- roentgenometer — an instrument for measuring the intensity of x-rays.