12-letter words containing a, f, t, c
- flocculation — to form into flocculent masses.
- flowcharting — (computing) the design and construction of flowcharts.
- fluctuations — Plural form of fluctuation.
- fluidextract — a liquid preparation, containing alcohol as a solvent or as a preservative, that contains in each cubic centimeter the medicinal activity of one gram of the crude drug in powdered form.
- fluosilicate — a salt of fluosilicic acid.
- foam plastic — a kind of light cellular plastic made by creating bubbles of gas in the liquid material and solidifying it: often used as an insulator
- focal length — the distance from a focal point of a lens or mirror to the corresponding principal plane. Symbol: f.
- focalization — (optics) Putting into focus.
- food fascist — a person who shows extreme, intolerant views in relation to food
- foot traffic — the wear and tear caused to a surface by people walking on it
- for instance — a case or occurrence of anything: fresh instances of oppression.
- for-instance — an instance or example: Give me a for-instance of what you mean.
- forced-draft — using a flow of air or air forced through a pipe or system of pipes by fans or blowers: a forced-draft central heating system.
- forecastable — to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance: to forecast a heavy snowfall; to forecast lower interest rates.
- fornications — Plural form of fornication.
- fornicatress — (obsolete) A woman guilty of fornication.
- fort jackson — a military reservation and U.S. Army training center in N central South Carolina, NE of Columbia.
- four old cat — three old cat played with four batters.
- fourth-class — of, relating to, or designated as a class next below third, as for mailing, shipping, etc.
- fracastorius — a walled plain in the fourth quadrant of the face of the moon: about 60 miles (97 km) in diameter.
- fractionally — pertaining to fractions; comprising a part or the parts of a unit; constituting a fraction: fractional numbers.
- fractionated — Simple past tense and past participle of fractionate.
- fractionator — Chemistry. an apparatus for fractional distillation. Compare cracker (def 10).
- fractography — the study of fractures or cracks in a material, esp metal, in order to predict or identify the cause of a failure in a structure
- franc-tireur — a sharpshooter in the French army.
- francescatti — Zino [zee-noh] /ˈzi noʊ/ (Show IPA), 1905–1991, French violinist.
- french pleat — curtain, draperies
- french toast — bread dipped in a batter of egg and milk and sautéed until brown, usually served with syrup or sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.
- frenetically — In a frenetic manner.
- friction saw — a high-speed circular saw, usually toothless, that is used for cutting metals by using frictional heat to melt the material adjacent to it.
- frictionally — In terms of friction.
- from scratch — to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough: to scratch one's hand on a nail.
- fructosamine — (organic compound) A chemical compound that can be considered the result of a reaction between fructose and ammonia or an amine (with a molecule of water being released).
- fudge factor — any variable component added to an experiment, plan, or the like that can be manipulated to allow leeway for error.
- fujita scale — a scale for expressing the intensity of a tornado, ranging from F0 (light damage) to F5 (incredible damage)
- functionable — functional (def 3).
- functionally — of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration.
- futtock band — a metal band around a lower mast somewhat below the top, for holding the lower ends of a futtock shroud.
- gamification — the process of turning an activity or task into a game or something resembling a game: Teachers can use gamification to motivate their students.
- gasification — Action of gasifying.
- gemeinschaft — an association of individuals having sentiments, tastes, and attitudes in common; fellowship.
- gentle craft — the sport of angling or fishing (usually preceded by the).
- gesellschaft — an association of individuals for common goals, as for entertainment, intellectual, or cultural purposes or for business reasons.
- gracefullest — Superlative form of graceful.
- gut of canso — Canso (def 2).
- half section — a part that is cut off or separated.
- half-century — a period of 100 years.
- half-section — a part that is cut off or separated.
- handcrafting — Present participle of handcraft.
- handcraftman — handicraftsman.