12-letter words containing a, e, o
- 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
- closed-stack — having access to the stacks limited to the staff of the library or to a limited group of library users.
- closegrained — having a fine, compact grain or texture
- 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
- clotrimazole — An antifungal medication used to treat humans and animals.
- cloud banner — banner cloud.
- cloud-capped — having clouds around the top
- cloverleaves — Plural form of cloverleaf.
- co-operative — A co-operative is a business or organization run by the people who work for it, or owned by the people who use it. These people share its benefits and profits.
- co-parenting — a divorced or separated parent who shares equally with the other parent in the custody and care of a child.
- coacervation — a reversible, emulsoid stage existing between the sol and gel formations, in which the addition of a third substance causes the separation of the sol into two immiscible liquid phases: an essential stage in the formation of proteins, antibodies, etc.
- coach driver — a person who drives a coach
- coachbuilder — (historical) A builder of horse-drawn coaches.
- coal scuttle — A coal scuttle is a container for keeping coal in.
- coarse grain — granularity
- coast ranges — series of mountain ranges along the W coast of North America, extending from Alas. to Baja California: highest peak, Mt. Logan
- coat protein — any protein that is a constituent of the capsid of a virus.
- coated paper — a paper whose surface has been treated to take halftone impressions or color printing
- cobalt green — a medium, yellowish-green color.
- cobaltammine — any of the various complex derivatives of cobalt containing one or more molecules of ammonia bonded to the cobalt.
- cocaine bust — an arrest for the possession of cocaine
- cocarcinogen — a substance that can promote cancer when acting with other substances, but which does not promote cancer by itself
- cock feather — the odd-coloured feather set on the shaft of an arrow at right angles to the nock
- cocoa butter — a yellowish-white waxy solid that is obtained from cocoa beans and used for confectionery, soap, etc
- code-sharing — a commercial agreement between two airlines that allows passengers to use a ticket from one airline to travel on another
- codefendants — Plural form of codefendant.
- coelacanthic — of or relating to the coelacanth
- coelenterata — the phylum comprising the coelenterates.
- coelenterate — any invertebrate of the phylum Cnidaria (formerly Coelenterata), having a saclike body with a single opening (mouth), which occurs in polyp and medusa forms. Coelenterates include the hydra, jellyfishes, sea anemones, and corals
- coenesthesia — general awareness of one's own body
- coffee beans — the beanlike seeds of the coffee tree, which are roasted and ground to make coffee
- coffee break — A coffee break is a short period of time, usually in the morning or afternoon, when you stop working and have a cup of coffee.
- coffee cream — cream for use in coffee; light cream.
- coffee maker — Also, coffeemaker. an apparatus for brewing coffee; coffeepot.
- coffee royal — café royale.
- coffee table — A coffee table is a small low table in a living room.
- coffee-maker — a domestic appliance that makes coffee
- coffeemakers — Plural form of coffeemaker.
- cogeneration — the process of generating electricity and steam from the same power plant
- cogenerators — Plural form of cogenerator.
- cogitatively — In a cogitative manner.
- coin changer — a machine that gives change rapidly, as to a customer, typically operated by a manual keyboard and often used in association with a cash register.
- coin machine — slot machine (def 2).
- coincidental — Something that is coincidental is the result of a coincidence and has not been deliberately arranged.
- cold cathode — a cathode from which electrons are emitted at ambient temperature, due to a high potential gradient at the surface
- cold storage — If something such as food is put in cold storage, it is kept in an artificially-cooled place in order to preserve it.
- cold-hearted — A cold-hearted person does not feel any affection or sympathy towards other people.
- coleopterans — Plural form of coleopteran.