13-letter words containing a, n
- aminoaciduria — the presence of amino acids in urine
- aminobenzoate — (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of aminobenzoic acid.
- aminophylline — a derivative of theophylline that relaxes smooth muscle and is used mainly to dilate the airways in the treatment of asthma and emphysema
- aminothiazole — (chemistry) A heterocyclic amine, the starting point for synthesis of many compounds, sometimes used as a thyroid inhibitor in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
- aminotriazole — a white, crystalline, soluble powder, NHNC(NH2)NCH, used for killing weeds or other undesired vegetation: a carcinogen
- amitriptyline — a tricyclic antidepressant drug. Formula: C20H23N
- amitryptyline — a drug with several uses, most commonly prescribed to treat depression
- ammonia clock — an atomic clock based on the frequency of inversion of the ammonia molecule
- ammonia water — ammonia (def 2).
- ammonium salt — any salt containing the NH 4 + ion, formed by the neutralization of ammonium hydroxide by an acid.
- amniocenteses — Plural form of amniocentesis.
- amniocentesis — If a pregnant woman has an amniocentesis, fluid is removed from her womb in order to check that her unborn baby is not affected by certain genetic disorders.
- amorphousness — lacking definite form; having no specific shape; formless: the amorphous clouds.
- amphictyonies — Plural form of amphictyony.
- amphisbaenian — any of a legless, burrowing suborder (Amphisbaenia) of tropical reptiles (order Squamata) with a head and tail that look very much alike
- amphitryon 38 — a play (1938) by Jean Giraudoux.
- amphotericins — Plural form of amphotericin.
- amplification — the act or result of amplifying
- amundsen gulf — a gulf in the Beaufort Sea in the Canadian Northwest Territories.
- amusement tax — a tax on various forms of entertainment, paid on admissions to theaters, etc.
- anachronistic — You say that something is anachronistic when you think that it is out of date or old-fashioned.
- anachronously — in an anachronous manner
- anadama bread — a kneaded yeast bread containing cornmeal and, usually, molasses
- anaerobically — (of an organism or tissue) living in the absence of air or free oxygen.
- anaesthetised — anesthetize.
- anaesthetists — Plural form of anaesthetist.
- anaesthetized — anesthetize.
- anagrammatise — To produce an anagram of (a piece of text).
- anagrammatism — The creation of anagrams.
- anagrammatist — A creator (finder) of anagrams, one who comes up with anagrams.
- anagrammatize — to arrange into an anagram
- anak krakatau — a volcanic island in Indonesia formed by volcanic eruptions during and subsequent to 1927
- analogization — A process or act of analogizing.
- analogousness — The quality of being analogous.
- analogy model — (programming) A method of estimating the cost of a proposed software project by extrapolating from the costs and schedules of similar completed projects.
- analphabetism — the inability to read and write, illiteracy
- analysability — the capacity of something or someone to be analysed
- analyzability — to separate (a material or abstract entity) into constituent parts or elements; determine the elements or essential features of (opposed to synthesize): to analyze an argument.
- anaphorically — referring back to or substituting for a preceding word or group of words: anaphoric reference.
- anaphrodisiac — tending to lessen sexual desire
- anaphylactoid — Of, pertaining to, or resembling anaphylaxis.
- anastigmatism — the condition of being free from astigmatism
- anathematical — of or relating to an anathema
- anathematised — to pronounce an anathema against; denounce; curse.
- anathematized — Simple past tense and past participle of anathematize.
- anathematizer — One who anathematizes; a severe critic.
- anatomization — A process or act of anatomizing.
- anchor pocket — a recess in the bow of a vessel, for housing a stockless anchor.
- anchorpersons — Plural form of anchorperson.
- ancien regime — The ancien regime was the political and social system in France before the revolution of 1789.