11-letter words containing a, l, g, o, i
- plagioclase — any of the feldspar minerals varying in composition from acidic albite, NaAlSi 3 O 8 , to basic anorthite, CaAl 2 Si 2 O 8 , found in most igneous rocks: shows twinning striations on good cleavage surfaces.
- plagiostome — (of fish) belonging to the genus Plagiostomi, which includes sharks and rays, characterized by a transverse mouth with the jaw suspended from the skull
- plasminogen — the blood substance that when activated forms plasmin.
- platforming — a process for reforming petroleum using a platinum catalyst
- poll rating — a measurement of a politician's popularity among the electorate, obtained by canvassing a representative sample of people
- polling day — date of election voting
- polygraphic — an instrument for receiving and recording simultaneously tracings of variations in certain body activities.
- polylingual — pertaining to, expressed in, or using several languages; multilingual.
- polymyalgia — a chronic inflammatory disease, common among older persons, characterized by recurrent episodes of muscle pain and stiffness, sometimes leading to cardiovascular complications or blindness.
- postglacial — after a given glacial epoch, especially the Pleistocene.
- postlanding — occurring after a landing (of an aircraft, shuttle, etc)
- postulating — to ask, demand, or claim.
- primatology — the branch of zoology dealing with the primates.
- prodigality — the quality or fact of being prodigal; wasteful extravagance in spending.
- prodigalize — to spend lavishly
- pseudologia — a psychological condition in which a patient tells elaborate, false stories believing them to be true
- ptyalagogic — saliva-inducing
- purgatorial — removing or purging sin; expiatory: purgatorial rites.
- quinagolide — A dopamine agonist used to treat elevated levels of prolactin.
- radiologist — the science dealing with x-rays or nuclear radiation, especially for medical uses.
- rag-rolling — a decorating technique in which paint is applied with a roughly folded cloth in order to create a marbled effect
- railroading — a permanent road laid with rails, commonly in one or more pairs of continuous lines forming a track or tracks, on which locomotives and cars are run for the transportation of passengers, freight, and mail.
- regionalism — Government. the principle or system of dividing a city, state, etc., into separate administrative regions.
- regionalize — to divide or organize into regions for administrative purposes
- religionary — pertaining to religion
- roadholding — A vehicle's roadholding is how easy it is to control safely in difficult driving conditions or when going round bends.
- royal icing — a hard white icing made from egg whites and icing sugar, used for coating and decorating cakes, esp fruit cakes
- sailboating — the sport of using a sailing boat
- salsuginous — full of salt or able to grow in salty soil
- salting out — the addition of salt to a mixture to precipitate proteins, soaps, and other simple organic compounds.
- salting-out — Salting-out is the effect when adding a salt to a solvent containing an organic solute reduces the solubility of that solute.
- saprolegnia — a variety of fungus
- scaffolding — a temporary structure for holding workers and materials during the erection, repair, or decoration of a building.
- seigniorial — of or relating to a seignior.
- semasiology — semantics, especially the study of semantic change.
- serological — the science dealing with the immunological properties and actions of serum.
- shingle oak — an oak, Quercus imbricaria, yielding a wood used for shingles, clapboards, etc.
- sialography — radiography of salivary glands once they have been injected with a contrast medium
- sigillation — the act of sealing
- sigmoidally — in the form of a sigmoid
- signal book — a book containing the signals to be used for sending messages to other boats
- silver goal — (in certain competitions) a goal scored in a full half of extra time that is played if a match is drawn. This goal counts as the winner if it is the only goal scored in the full half or full period of extra time
- slot racing — the activity of racing slot cars.
- slow-acting — working or acting slowly, not immediately
- snowballing — a ball of snow pressed or rolled together, as for throwing.
- snowblading — the activity or sport of skiing with short skis (snowblades) and no poles
- socializing — to make social; make fit for life in companionship with others.
- solid angle — an angle formed by three or more planes intersecting in a common point or formed at the vertex of a cone.
- soul-baring — confessing intimate thoughts
- specialogue — a mail-order catalogue aimed at a specific group of customers