10-letter words containing a, c, l, o, s
- barcaroles — Plural form of barcarole.
- basophilic — having an affinity for basic stains.
- binoculars — Binoculars consist of two small telescopes joined together side by side, which you look through in order to look at things that are a long way away.
- bioclastic — (of deposits, esp limestones) derived from shell fragments or similar organic remains
- bioplastic — plastic suitable for use as a biomaterial.
- black spot — If you describe a place, time, or part of a situation as a black spot, you mean that it is particularly bad or likely to cause problems.
- blackstone — Sir William. 1723–80, English jurist noted particularly for his Commentaries on the Laws of England (1765–69), which had a profound influence on jurisprudence in the US
- blastocoel — the cavity within a blastula
- blastocyst — the blastula of mammals: a sphere of cells (trophoblast) enclosing an inner mass of cells and a fluid-filled cavity (blastocoel)
- blastodisc — the blastula that forms as a flattened sphere on top of the yolk in the yolk-laden eggs of birds and reptiles.
- block mast — a short mast from the head of which a lateen yard is suspended.
- box social — a fund-raising event at which donated box meals are auctioned
- broadscale — on a broad scale; extensive; spread over a wide area
- bulbaceous — bulbous
- cabriolets — Plural form of cabriolet.
- cacomistle — a catlike omnivorous mammal, Bassariscus astutus, of S North America, related to but smaller than the raccoons: family Procyonidae, order Carnivora (carnivores). It has yellowish-grey fur and a long bushy tail banded in black and white
- cagliostro — Count Alessandro di (alesˈsandro di), original name Giuseppe Balsamo. 1743–95, Italian adventurer and magician, who was imprisoned for life by the Inquisition for his association with freemasonry
- calabooses — Plural form of calaboose.
- calamitous — If you describe an event or situation as calamitous, you mean it is very unfortunate or serious.
- calcaneous — Misspelling of calcaneus.
- calcareous — of, containing, or resembling calcium carbonate; chalky
- calcinosis — the abnormal deposition of calcium salts in the tissues of the body
- caliginous — dark; dim
- call house — a house or apartment used by prostitutes for arranging or keeping assignations.
- calliopsis — coreopsis
- callowness — immature or inexperienced: a callow youth.
- calotypist — a person who produces photographs using the calotype process
- calumnious — of or using calumny
- cameltoe's — the outline of a vulva as sometimes seen when a woman is wearing tight pants.
- campstools — Plural form of campstool.
- cancelbots — Plural form of cancelbot.
- cancellous — having a porous or spongelike structure
- candyfloss — Candyfloss is a large pink or white mass of sugar threads that is eaten from a stick. It is sold at fairs or other outdoor events.
- canonicals — the vestments worn by clergy when officiating
- canorously — In a canorous manner.
- cap pistol — a toy gun using caps to imitate the sound of a real pistol.
- captiously — In a captious manner.
- carambolas — Plural form of carambola.
- carbolised — phenolate (def 2).
- carbonless — containing no carbon
- case tools — Software tools to help in the application of CASE methods to a software project.
- cased hole — A cased hole is the part of the wellbore with metal casing and cementing.
- casseroled — Cooked in a casserole.
- casseroles — Plural form of casserole.
- cassolette — a small casserole
- cast loose — to untie or unfasten; become or set free
- castleford — a town in N England, in Wakefield unitary authority, West Yorkshire on the River Aire. Pop: 37 525 (2001)
- castor oil — Castor oil is a thick yellow oil that is obtained from the seeds of the castor oil plant. It has a very unpleasant taste and in former times was used as a medicine.
- catabolise — to cause (a nutrient or other substance) to undergo catabolism.
- catabolism — a metabolic process in which complex molecules are broken down into simple ones with the release of energy; destructive metabolism