10-letter words starting with met
- metatheory — a theory devised to analyze a theory.
- metatheses — Plural form of metathesis.
- metathesis — the transposition of letters, syllables, or sounds in a word, as in the pronunciation [kuhmf-ter-buh l] /ˈkʌmf tər bəl/ (Show IPA) for comfortable or [aks] /æks/ (Show IPA) for ask.
- metathetic — the transposition of letters, syllables, or sounds in a word, as in the pronunciation [kuhmf-ter-buh l] /ˈkʌmf tər bəl/ (Show IPA) for comfortable or [aks] /æks/ (Show IPA) for ask.
- metathorax — the posterior division of the thorax of an insect, bearing the third pair of legs and the second pair of wings.
- metecdysis — the period following the moult (ecdysis) of an arthropod, when the new cuticle is forming
- metempiric — Of or relating to metempirics.
- meteorites — a mass of stone or metal that has reached the earth from outer space; a fallen meteoroid.
- meteoritic — (astronomy) Of or pertaining to meteorites.
- meteoroids — Plural form of meteoroid.
- meter maid — a female member of a police or traffic department responsible for issuing tickets for parking violations.
- meterology — Misspelling of meteorology.
- methacetin — a white, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 9 H 1 1 NO 2 , used for relieving pain and reducing or preventing fever.
- methanogen — any of a diverse group of widely distributed archaebacteria that occur in anaerobic environments, as the intestinal tracts of animals, freshwater and marine sediments, and sewage, and are capable of producing methane from a limited number of substrates, including carbon dioxide and hydrogen, acetate, and methylamines: an important source of natural gas.
- methanolic — Submersed or dissolved in, or obtained with the use of methanol.
- methedrine — Methamphetamine.
- methiocarb — a crystalline compound, C 1 1 H 1 5 NO 2 S, used as a nonsystemic insecticide and miticide.
- methionine — an amino acid, CH 3 SCH 2 CH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH, found in casein, wool, and other proteins or prepared synthetically: used as a supplement to a special diet in the prevention and treatment of certain liver diseases. Symbol: M. Abbreviation: Met;
- methodical — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
- methodists — a member of the largest Christian denomination that grew out of the revival of religion led by John Wesley: stresses both personal and social morality and has an Arminian doctrine and, in the U.S., a modified episcopal polity.
- methodized — Simple past tense and past participle of methodize.
- methodizes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of methodize.
- methoprene — a synthetic insect juvenile hormone, C 1 9 H 3 4 O 3 , used as a biological pesticide primarily on mosquito and fly larvae to prevent maturing to the adult state.
- methoxides — Plural form of methoxide.
- methuselah — a patriarch who lived 969 years. Gen. 5:27.
- methyl red — a water-insoluble solid occurring as a dark-red powder or violet crystals, C 1 5 H 1 5 N 3 O 2 , used chiefly as an acid-base indicator.
- methylated — Simple past tense and past participle of methylate.
- methylates — Plural form of methylate.
- methylator — A person, company of device that methylates (originally, one that produced methylated spirits).
- methyldopa — a white powder, C 1 0 H 1 3 NO 4 , used in the treatment of hypertension.
- meticulous — taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
- metoestrus — metestrus.
- metolazone — a thiazide diuretic, C 1 6 H 1 6 ClN 3 O 3 S, used in the treatment of hypertension and as a diuretic in patients with chronic renal failure.
- metonymies — a figure of speech that consists of the use of the name of one object or concept for that of another to which it is related, or of which it is a part, as “scepter” for “sovereignty,” or “the bottle” for “strong drink,” or “count heads (or noses)” for “count people.”.
- metoprolol — a beta blocker, C 1 5 H 2 5 NO 3 , used in the treatment of hypertension, angina, and cardiac arrhythmias.
- metrestick — a measuring stick one metre long
- metric ton — a unit of 1000 kilograms, equivalent to 2204.62 avoirdupois pounds.
- metrically — pertaining to meter or poetic measure.
- metricated — Simple past tense and past participle of metricate.
- metricates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of metricate.
- metricized — Simple past tense and past participle of metricize.
- metrifying — Present participle of metrify.
- metromania — A mania for writing poetry, especially doggerel.
- metronomes — Plural form of metronome.
- metronomic — a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music.
- metronymic — derived from the name of a mother or other female ancestor.
- metropolis — any large, busy city.
- metroscope — an instrument for examining the cavity of the uterus.
- metrostyle — a device that controls the speed of a player piano
- metternich — Prince Klemens Wenzel Nepomuk Lothar von [kley-mens ven-tsuh l ney-paw-moo k loh-tahr fuh n,, loh-tahr] /ˈkleɪ mɛns ˈvɛn tsəl ˈneɪ pɔ mʊk ˈloʊ tɑr fən,, loʊˈtɑr/ (Show IPA), 1773–1859, Austrian statesman and diplomat.