14-letter words containing l, a, t
- alligator pear — avocado
- alliteratively — in an alliterative manner
- alloiostrophos — irregularly divided, not in a regular pattern of strophe and antistrophe
- allopatrically — In an allopatric manner.
- allosterically — In an allosteric manner.
- allotetraploid — a hybrid cell or individual possessing four times the chromosomes in a haploid organism
- allotransplant — allograft.
- allyl caproate — a colorless to pale yellow liquid, C 9 H 16 O 2 , having a pineapple odor: used chiefly as a scent in the manufacture of flavorings and perfume.
- allyl thiourea — thiosinamine
- almond extract — oil, essence
- alpha centauri — a binary star, the brightest star in the constellation Centaurus: magnitude, -0.27: it is the nearest of the stars that are visible to the naked eye, except for the sun
- alpha particle — a helium-4 nucleus, containing two neutrons and two protons, emitted during some radioactive transformations
- alpha receptor — a receptor, found on the surface of some cells of the sympathetic nervous system, that is stimulated by adrenergic substances resulting in constriction of blood vessels and contraction of most smooth muscle
- alpha-carotene — a common form of carotene found in certain vegetables and fruit
- alpha-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.
- alpha-receptor — a site on a cell that, upon interaction with epinephrine or norepinephrine, controls vasoconstriction, intestinal relaxation, pupil dilation, and other physiological processes.
- alphabetically — (manner) In an alphabetical manner.
- alpine bistort — Also called snakeweed. a European plant, Polygonum bistorta, of the buckwheat family, having a twisted root, which is sometimes used as an astringent.
- alpine currant — an ornamental shrub, Ribes alpinum, of Europe, having greenish-yellow flowers and scarlet fruit.
- alternate host — a host, other than the usual or primary host, on which a parasitic organism can sustain itself.
- altitudinarian — relating to high ideals
- alto saxophone — the third highest member of the saxophone family
- altruistically — unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic).
- alumina cement — a quick-setting cement with a large bauxite content.
- aluminum plant — a glossy green- or silver-leaved herb, Pilea cadierei, often grown as a houseplant.
- alumosilicates — Plural form of alumosilicate.
- alveolopalatal — articulated with the blade or front of the tongue approaching or touching the front of the hard palate near its junction with the alveolar ridge; having a primary palatal articulation and a secondary alveolar articulation.
- ambidextrously — In an ambidextrous manner.
- amebic colitis — a type of dysentery caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica, characterized especially by ulceration of the large intestine.
- american cloth — a glazed or waterproofed cotton cloth
- american lotus — water chinquapin (def 1).
- amillennialist — A believer in amillennialism.
- amniotic fluid — the fluid surrounding the fetus in the womb
- amphiprostylar — Amphiprostyle.
- amphiprostyles — Plural form of amphiprostyle.
- amplexifoliate — having amplexicaul leaves.
- amplifications — Plural form of amplification.
- amylobarbitone — Obsolete spelling of amobarbital.
- an early night — If you have an early night, you go to bed early. If you have a late night, you go to bed late.
- anagrammatical — Alternative form of anagrammatic.
- anal character — Psychoanalysis. a group of personality traits including meticulousness, compulsiveness, and rigidity, believed to be associated with excessive preoccupation with the anal phase as a child, with effects lingering into adulthood.
- anal retentive — a person who exhibits anal personality traits
- anal-retentive — having an anal character.
- analogue watch — a watch in which the hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds are indicated by hands on a dial
- analysis situs — topology (defs 1, 2).
- analytical crm — (business) Software which helps a business build customer relationships and analyse ways to improve them.
- anchoritically — in the manner of or resembling an anchorite
- ancient lights — the legal right to receive, by a particular window or windows, adequate and unobstructed daylight
- andrew toolkit — (tool) (ATK) A portable user interface toolkit developed as part of the Andrew project, running on the X Window System and distributed with X11R5.
- anesthesiology — the science of anesthesia and anesthetics