9-letter words that end in in
- merbromin — an iridescent green, water-soluble powder, C 2 0 H 8 Br 2 HgNa 2 O 6 , that forms a red solution when dissolved in water: used as an antiseptic and as a germicide.
- metformin — an oral drug, C 4 H 11 N 5 , used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, often in combination with repaglinide.
- metheglin — a variety of spiced mead.
- microthin — extremely or, sometimes, microscopically thin: a microthin layer of aluminum.
- mitomycin — any of the antibiotics that come from Streptomyces caespitosus
- monacetin — acetin.
- monoolein — (organic chemistry) Any monoglyceride of oleic acid.
- mujahedin — Alt form mujahideen.
- mujahidin — Alternative form of mujahideen; Plural form of mujahid.
- mundelein — a city in NE Illinois.
- muscle in — a tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body.
- muster in — to assemble (troops, a ship's crew, etc.), as for battle, display, inspection, orders, or discharge.
- mycosozin — any sozin that kills microorganisms.
- mycotoxin — a toxin produced by a fungus.
- myoglobin — hemoglobin of muscle, weighing less and carrying more oxygen and less carbon monoxide than blood hemoglobin.
- myostatin — (protein) A protein that acts as an inhibitor to the growth of muscle tissue.
- myricetin — (organic compound) A particular flavonol, found in many vegetables etc., that has antioxidant and other therapeutic properties.
- nafcillin — A beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class.
- neck-rein — to guide or direct (a horse) with the pressure of a rein on the opposite side of the neck from the direction in which the rider wishes to travel.
- neo-latin — New Latin.
- new latin — the Latin that became current, notably in scientific literature, after the Renaissance, c1500. Abbreviation: NL, NL., N.L.
- new spain — the former Spanish possessions in the Western Hemisphere, at one time including South America (except Brazil), Central America, Mexico, the West Indies, Florida, and most of the land in the U.S. west of the Mississippi River.
- nierstein — a village in SW central Germany, SSE of Mainz: noted for its wines.
- ninhydrin — a white or yellow, toxic, crystalline or powdery compound, C 9 H 4 O 3 ⋅H 2 O, that reddens when heated above 100°C, a monohydrate, soluble in water or alcohol: used primarily as a reagent to detect the presence of various amino acids.
- nipperkin — (archaic) A small cup or other vessel, of perhaps 1/8 pint in volume.
- nobiletin — (organic compound) An O-methylated flavone found in citrus peels.
- nonvirgin — a person who is not a virgin
- nucleolin — (protein) A eukaryotic nucleolar phosphoprotein that is involved in the synthesis and maturation of ribosomes.
- o'faolain — Seán [shawn] /ʃɔn/ (Show IPA), 1900–91, Irish writer and teacher.
- old latin — the Latin language in use from the earliest inscriptions to c100 b.c. Abbreviation: OL, OL., O.L.
- oleoresin — a mixture of an essential oil and a resin, found in nature.
- onionskin — a thin, lightweight, translucent, glazed paper, used especially for making carbon copies.
- organotin — of, concerned with, or being an organic compound with one or more tin atoms in its molecules: used as a pesticide, hitherto considered to decompose safely, now found to be toxic in the food chain
- otterbein — Philip William, 1726–1813, American clergyman, founder of the United Brethren, born in Germany.
- outstrain — to strain or stretch too much
- ovalbumin — the principal protein of egg white.
- overgrain — to apply a grainy texture to
- overstain — to stain too much
- overtrain — to train excessively
- oxacillin — a semisynthetic penicillin, C 1 9 H 1 9 N 3 O 5 S, used in the treatment of serious staphylococcal infections.
- oxycontin — an opiate drug, oxycodone hydrochloride, used as a painkiller and, illegally, as an alternative to heroin
- packtrain — a line or succession of pack animals, as mules or burros, used to transport food and supplies over terrain unsuitable for wagons or other vehicles.
- palanquin — (formerly in India and other Eastern countries) a passenger conveyance, usually for one person, consisting of a covered or boxlike litter carried by means of poles resting on the shoulders of several men.
- panel pin — a light slender nail with a narrow head
- paricutin — a volcano in W central Mexico: formed by an eruption 1943–52. 8200 feet (2500 meters).
- pea-brain — a foolish or unintelligent person
- pedal bin — A pedal bin is a container for waste, usually in a kitchen or bathroom. It has a lid which is controlled by a pedal that you press with your foot.
- pellagrin — a person affected with pellagra.
- pencil in — a slender tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., containing a core or strip of graphite, a solid coloring material, or the like, used for writing or drawing.
- peneplain — an area reduced almost to a plain by erosion.