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  • chaos theory — a theory, applied in various branches of science, that apparently random phenomena have underlying order
  • chapter stop — any of several markers placed at intervals on a DVD film, enabling the viewer to find and select particular scenes
  • chapterhouse — the building attached to a cathedral, collegiate church, or religious house in which the chapter meets
  • charity shop — A charity shop is a shop that sells used goods cheaply and gives its profits to a charity.
  • charity toss — a free shot given as a penalty for a foul
  • charterhouse — a Carthusian monastery
  • chatterboxes — Plural form of chatterbox.
  • cheiloplasty — plastic surgery of the lip.
  • chestnut oak — any of several North American oaks, as Quercus prinus, having serrate or dentate leaves resembling those of the chestnut.
  • china closet — a cabinet or cupboard for storing or exhibiting chinaware.
  • chiropterans — Plural form of chiropteran.
  • chloroplasts — Plural form of chloroplast.
  • chocolatiers — Plural form of chocolatier.
  • choirmasters — Plural form of choirmaster.
  • chondroblast — a type of cell that develops into a chondrocyte or cartilage cell
  • chondrostian — relating to the class Chondrostei of fish with fin rays
  • chorusmaster — the conductor of a choir
  • choux pastry — a very light pastry made with eggs, used for eclairs, etc
  • chrestomathy — a collection of literary passages, used in the study of language
  • christophany — an appearance or emergence of Christ following his crucifixion
  • chromaticism — the use of chromatic tones.
  • chromatopsia — an irregularity in the ability to see colours properly
  • chromoplasts — Plural form of chromoplast.
  • circulations — Plural form of circulation.
  • cirrostratus — a uniform layer of cloud above about 6000 metres (20 000 feet)
  • civilisation — Alternative spelling of civilization.
  • claims ratio — The claims ratio is the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned.
  • clairvoyants — Plural form of clairvoyant.
  • class action — A class action is a legal case brought by a group of people rather than an individual.
  • class method — (programming)   1. A method that operates on a class object (an object of class "class"). A class method is really just an ordinary object method that happens to operate on class objects. A class method might, for example, return a list of objects representing the methods and attributes of the given class. 2. A static method.
  • class object — (programming)   In object-oriented programming, an object of class "class" that represents a class at run time. The existence of class objects allows introspection - the ability for a program to discover and modify attributes of its own code. (See self-modifying code). A class object may also be used for "housekeeping" tasks like keeping count of how many objects of the class have been created, though this may also be done by some kind of collection object. A class method is a method that operates on class objects.
  • claustration — the act of confining to a small space (usually a cloister)
  • cleistogamic — Alternative form of cleistogamous.
  • clerofascist — A cleric supporting fascism or advocating a synthesis of religion and fascism.
  • close combat — the act of fighting at close quarters
  • closed-stack — having access to the stacks limited to the staff of the library or to a limited group of library users.
  • closet drama — drama suitable for reading rather than performing
  • closing date — The closing date for a competition or offer is the final date by which entries or applications must be received.
  • clothes rack — a framework for holding or displaying clothes in a shop
  • coal scuttle — A coal scuttle is a container for keeping coal in.
  • coalitionism — the principle of governing by coalition
  • coalitionist — An advocate of coalition or a partner in a coalition.
  • coast ranges — series of mountain ranges along the W coast of North America, extending from Alas. to Baja California: highest peak, Mt. Logan
  • coast salish — (in Canada) a division of the peoples who speak Salish languages
  • coat of arms — The coat of arms of a family, town, or organization is a special design in the form of a shield that they use as a symbol of their identity.
  • cocaine bust — an arrest for the possession of cocaine
  • coccidiostat — a drug used to treat coccidiosis
  • codefendants — Plural form of codefendant.
  • coenesthesia — general awareness of one's own body
  • cogenerators — Plural form of cogenerator.
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