16-letter words containing a, r, c, t
- gram atomic mass — the quantity of an element whose weight in grams is numerically equal to the atomic weight of the element.
- granulocytopenia — a diminished number of granulocytes in the blood, which occurs in certain forms of anaemia
- grapefruit juice — nectar of the grapefruit
- graphics adapter — graphics adaptor
- graphics adaptor — (hardware, graphics) (Or "graphics adapter", "graphics card", "video adaptor", etc.) A circuit board fitted to a computer, especially an IBM PC, containing the necessary video memory and other electronics to provide a bitmap display. Adaptors vary in the resolution (number of pixels) and number of colours they can display, and in the refresh rate they support. These parameters are also limited by the monitor to which the adaptor is connected. A number of such display standards, e.g. SVGA, have become common and different software requires or supports different sets.
- gravity decanter — A gravity decanter is a vessel or stage in which two liquids of different densities are allowed to separate by gravity.
- great-grandchild — a grandchild of one's son or daughter.
- great-grandniece — a granddaughter of one's nephew or niece.
- great-granduncle — an uncle of one's grandfather or grandmother.
- grid declination — the angular difference between true north and grid north on a map
- ground substance — Also called matrix. the homogeneous substance in which the fibers and cells of connective tissue are embedded.
- growth substance — any substance, produced naturally by a plant or manufactured commercially, that, in very low concentrations, affects plant growth; a plant hormone
- guaranteed stock — stock for which dividends are guaranteed by a company other than the one issuing the stock.
- gun control laws — the laws that restrict the possession and use of guns
- gyratory crusher — A gyratory crusher is a crusher in which a cone-shaped rod rotates in a cone-shaped bowl.
- haemochromatosis — (British spelling) alternative spelling of hemochromatosis.
- hair conditioner — a substance used, often after shampooing, to detangle and improve the condition of the hair. Like shampoo, it is applied to wet hair and then rinsed out after applying.
- hairbrush cactus — a stout, spiny cactus, Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum, of Mexico, having white flowers and bristly fruits sometimes used locally as combs.
- haptic interface — (interface, hardware) A touch interface to a computer that provides feedback, such as a data glove.
- hawthorne effect — a positive change in the performance of a group of persons taking part in an experiment or study due to their perception of being singled out for special consideration.
- hay-scented fern — a fern, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, of eastern North America, having brittle, yellow-green fronds.
- health inspector — a public employee who inspects places such as restaurants, shops, factories etc to make sure they are hygienic and do not pose any dangers to health
- health insurance — insurance that compensates the insured for expenses or loss incurred for medical reasons, as through illness or hospitalization.
- healthcare proxy — a legal document in which a person can appoint someone to make decisions about medical treatment in the event that he or she is no longer mentally competent or able to communicate.
- heat of reaction — the heat evolved or absorbed when one mole of a product is formed at constant pressure
- heliotherapeutic — Pertaining to heliotherapy.
- hematocrit-value — a centrifuge for separating the cells of the blood from the plasma.
- hematocrystallin — (biology, archaic) hemoglobin.
- hemotherapeutics — hemotherapy.
- hepatopancreases — Plural form of hepatopancreas.
- hermaphroditical — Alternative form of hermaphroditic.
- heroin addiction — addiction to the drug heroin
- hexachloroethane — a colorless crystalline compound, C 2 Cl 6 , with a camphorlike odor, soluble in alcohol and ether, insoluble in water: used in organic synthesis and pyrotechnics, as a retarding agent in fermentation, and as a solvent.
- hierophantically — In a hierophantic manner; in the manner of a hierophant.
- higher education — education beyond high school, specifically that provided by colleges and graduate schools, and professional schools.
- hippocratic oath — an oath embodying the duties and obligations of physicians, usually taken by those about to enter upon the practice of medicine.
- historical novel — a novel within the genre of historical fiction.
- hit a brick wall — unable to continue or make progress because of a hindrance
- homeric laughter — loud, hearty laughter, as of the gods.
- homeroom teacher — the teacher attached to the homeroom of a group of students
- horizon distance — Television. the distance of the farthest point on the earth's surface visible from a transmitting antenna.
- horsetail agaric — the shaggy-mane.
- horticulturalist — Misspelling of horticulturist.
- hospital corners — a fold on a bed sheet or blanket made by tucking the foot or head of the sheet straight under the mattress with the ends protruding and then making a diagonal fold at the side corner of the sheet and tucking this under to produce a triangular corner.
- hospital service — the whole organization of government funded hospitals, their staff, and the services they provide
- hydraulic cement — cement that can solidify under water.
- hydrostatic head — The hydrostatic head is the vertical height of a column of fluid.
- hyperaccumulator — a plant that absorbs toxins, such as heavy metals, to a greater concentration than that in the soil in which it is growing
- hyperconjugation — (organic chemistry) A weak form of conjugation in which single bonds interact with a conjugated system.
- hypermasculinity — pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire.