12-letter words containing a, c, h, i, l
- chimerically — In a chimerical manner.
- china closet — a cabinet or cupboard for storing or exhibiting chinaware.
- chinese leaf — the edible leaves of a Chinese cabbage
- chinese wall — a notional barrier between the parts of a business, esp between the market makers and brokers of a stock-exchange business, across which no information should pass to the detriment of clients
- chivalrously — having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
- chloralamide — (chemistry) A compound of chloral and formic amide, used to induce sleep.
- chlorambucil — an alkylating drug derived from nitrogen mustard, administered orally in the treatment of leukaemia and other malignant diseases. Formula: C14H19Cl2NO2
- chlorapatite — (mineral) A variety of apatite containing chloride instead of fluoride.
- chloric acid — a strong acid with a pungent smell, known only in solution and in the form of chlorate salts. Formula: HClO3
- chlorinating — Present participle of chlorinate.
- chlorination — Chemistry. to combine or treat with chlorine. to introduce chlorine atoms into an organic compound by an addition or substitution reaction.
- chloroacetic — an acid made by chlorinating acetic acid
- chocolatiers — Plural form of chocolatier.
- cholerically — In a choleric manner.
- chorological — relating to the place where something can be found
- chromatophil — Also, chromatophilic, chromatophilous [kroh-muh-tof-uh-luh s] /ˌkroʊ məˈtɒf ə ləs/ (Show IPA). chromophil (def 1).
- chromophilia — the property of staining readily.
- churchillian — relating to, typical of or reminiscent of Winston Churchill
- cigar holder — a mouthpiece of wood, ivory, etc, used for holding a cigar while it is smoked
- circle graph — pie chart.
- clamjamphrie — rubbish
- clannishness — of, relating to, or characteristic of a clan.
- clausthalite — a rare mineral, lead selenide, PbSe, occurring in grayish, granular crystals that have a metallic luster.
- clearsighted — seeing clearly
- cliff-hanger — a melodramatic or adventure serial in which each installment ends in suspense in order to interest the reader or viewer in the next installment.
- cliffhangers — Plural form of cliffhanger.
- cliffhanging — Present participle of cliffhang.
- closed chain — any structural arrangement, used in the models and formulas of molecules, consisting of a chain of atoms that forms a closed geometric figure; ring
- coachability — a large, horse-drawn, four-wheeled carriage, usually enclosed.
- coachbuilder — (historical) A builder of horse-drawn coaches.
- coast salish — (in Canada) a division of the peoples who speak Salish languages
- coelacanthic — of or relating to the coelacanth
- coleorrhizae — protective sheath enclosing grass seedlings
- conchoidally — In a conchoidal manner.
- coprophiliac — of or relating to coprophilia
- corrivalship — the position of a corrival
- coulrophobia — an abnormal fear of clowns.
- crushability — to press or squeeze with a force that destroys or deforms.
- curly-haired — having hair that forms curls
- curule chair — an upholstered folding seat with curved legs used by the highest civil officials of ancient Rome
- cutlass fish — any compressed, ribbonlike fish of the genus Trichiurus, having daggerlike teeth.
- cyclographic — of or relating to a cyclograph
- cytochalasin — any of a group of metabolites derived from fungus that interfere with cell processes
- cytochemical — the branch of cell biology dealing with the detection of cell constituents by means of biochemical analysis and visualization techniques.
- dealcoholize — to remove some or all of the alcohol from (a drink).
- dechlorinate — to remove chlorine from (a substance)
- decipherable — to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note.
- dichotically — in a dichotic manner
- diencephalic — Of or pertaining to the diencephalon.
- diencephalon — the posterior section of the forebrain.