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13-letter words containing ta

  • beta function — a function of two variables, usually expressed as an improper integral and equal to the quotient of the product of the values of the gamma function at each variable divided by the value of the gamma function at the sum of the variables.
  • beta globulin — a blood plasma protein that is separable from other globulins by electrophoresis.
  • beta particle — a high-speed electron or positron emitted by a nucleus during radioactive decay or nuclear fission
  • beta receptor — a receptor, found on the surface of some cells of the sympathetic nervous system, that is stimulated by certain adrenergic substances: such stimulation results in certain physiological responses, such as acceleration of the action of the heart and dilatation of the arteries supplying heart and skeletal muscles
  • beta-blocking — acting to inhibit the activity of the nerves that are stimulated by adrenaline
  • beta-carotene — the most abundant of various isomers of carotene, C 40 H 56 , that can be converted by the body to vitamin A.
  • beta-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.
  • beta-receptor — a site on a cell, as of the heart, that, upon interaction with epinephrine or norepinephrine, controls heartbeat and heart contractability, vasodilation, smooth muscle inhibition, and other physiological processes.
  • betamethasone — a synthetic analogue of a glucocorticoid, C 22 H 29 FO 5 , used in various forms in the treatment of inflammation, allergies, and tumors, and for replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency.
  • bhagavad gita — a portion of the Mahabharata, having the form of a dialogue between the hero Arjuna and his charioteer, the avatar Krishna, in which a doctrine combining Brahmanical and other elements is evolved.
  • bhagavad-gita — a sacred Hindu text composed about 200 bc and incorporated into the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic
  • bharata natya — a traditional south Indian dance style, formerly performed only by devadasis.
  • bicontinental — of, on, or involving two continents: a bicontinental survey.
  • bimetallistic — relating to bimetallism
  • biostatistics — the use of statistics to analyse biological data
  • birectangular — having two right angles.
  • black and tan — a mixture of stout or porter and ale
  • black mustard — a Eurasian plant, Brassica (or Sinapsis) nigra, with clusters of yellow flowers and pungent seeds from which the condiment mustard is made: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)
  • black-and-tan — (of a dog) of a black color with tan markings above the eyes and on the muzzle, chest, legs, feet, and breech.
  • block capital — a sans-serif letter with lines of uniform weight.
  • blood-stained — stained with blood: a bloodstained knife.
  • bonanza state — a name for the state of Montana
  • border states — slave states bordering on the free states before the Civil War: Mo., Ky., Va., Md., & Del.
  • brazing metal — a nonferrous metal, as copper, zinc, or nickel, or an alloy, as hard solder, used for brazing together pieces of metal.
  • brittany blue — a medium greenish blue.
  • brown mustard — black mustard. See under mustard (def 2).
  • brutalization — to make brutal.
  • buckeye state — Ohio (used as a nickname).
  • buoyancy tank — an enclosed air-filled section of a boat, ship or hovercraft designed to keep it afloat and prevent it from sinking
  • burt standish — Burt L. pseudonym of Gilbert Patten.
  • bustard quail — button quail.
  • bustard-quail — any of several birds of the family Turnicidae, of warmer parts of the Old World, resembling but not related to the true quail. Also called bustard quail, hemipode.
  • butanoic acid — kind of acid
  • butyl acetate — a colourless liquid with a fruity odour, existing in four isomeric forms. Three of the isomers are important solvents for cellulose lacquers. Formula: CH3COOC4H9
  • by reputation — If you know someone by reputation, you have never met them but you have heard of their reputation.
  • cafe chantant — an intimate cabaret offering sophisticated musical entertainment.
  • cafe curtains — short, straight curtains, esp. for covering the lower part of a window, hung from a rod by means of sliding rings
  • caltanissetta — a city in central Sicily: sulphur mines. Pop: 61 438 (2001)
  • capital asset — fixed asset.
  • capital gains — Capital gains are the profits that you make when you buy something and then sell it again at a higher price.
  • capital goods — Capital goods are used to make other products. Compare consumer goods.
  • capital lease — A capital lease is a lease which is treated as the purchase of the asset that is being leased.
  • capital stock — the par value of the total share capital that a company is authorized to issue
  • capitalizable — to write or print in capital letters letters or with an initial capital letter.
  • capitate bone — the largest and central bone of the carpus, articulating with the second, third, and fourth metacarpal bones.
  • capstan lathe — a lathe for repetitive work, having a rotatable turret resembling a capstan to hold tools for successive operations
  • capstan table — drum table.
  • captain's bed — a bed consisting of a shallow box with drawers in the side and a mattress on top.
  • carbonatation — saturation or reaction with carbon dioxide.
  • carlton table — an English writing table of c1800, having curved rear corners and a top with drawers surmounted by a U -shaped section of drawers and cabinets, topped by a brass or ormolu gallery surrounding three sides of the writing area.
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