11-letter words containing a, r, y
- aldermanity — the body of aldermen
- aleuromancy — (in ancient times) the use of flour as a means of divination.
- alkalimetry — determination of the amount of alkali or base in a solution, measured by an alkalimeter or by volumetric analysis
- alkyd resin — any synthetic resin made from a dicarboxylic acid, such as phthalic acid, and diols or triols: used in paints and adhesives
- alkyl group — any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula C n H 2n+1 , derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons, as the methyl group, CH 3 −, or ethyl group, C 2 H 5 −.
- alleviatory — having the ability to reduce or moderate the severity of something
- allyl group — the univalent group C 3 H 5 , derived from propylene.
- allyl resin — any of several thermosetting synthetic resins made by polymerizing esters of allyl alcohol with a dibasic acid. They are used as adhesives
- alpha lyrae — Vega1
- alt.country — a genre of country music originating in the 1990s and influenced by both early country music and contemporary rock music
- alternately — in an alternating sequence or position
- amaryllises — Plural form of amaryllis.
- amatorially — in an amatory manner
- ambrosially — In an ambrosial manner.
- aminopyrine — a colorless, crystalline powder, C13H17N3O, sometimes used to reduce fever or pain: may cause agranulocytosis
- amniography — an x-ray examination of the amniotic sac after the injection of an opaque solution, performed to permit visualization of the umbilical cord and the placenta.
- amorphously — lacking definite form; having no specific shape; formless: the amorphous clouds.
- amphikaryon — a diploid nucleus.
- amphistylar — (esp of a classical temple) having a set of columns at both ends or at both sides
- amphithyron — amphithyra (def 1).
- amyotrophic — (medicine) Characterized by atrophy of the muscles.
- ancestrally — Pertaining to ancestry.
- anchor baby — a term used to refer to a baby born to an undocumented mother in a country where the baby becomes a citizen at birth, especially when the birth is planned to facilitate eventual legal residency for the family.
- anchor buoy — a buoy used to indicate the location of an underwater anchor.
- androgynous — In biology, an androgynous person, animal, or plant has both male and female sexual characteristics.
- anemography — the technique of recording wind measurements
- angelolatry — the worship of angels
- angiography — a method of obtaining an X-ray of blood vessels by injecting into them a substance, such as one containing iodine, that shows up as opaque on an X-ray picture
- anniversary — An anniversary is a date which is remembered or celebrated because a special event happened on that date in a previous year.
- anonymizers — Plural form of anonymizer.
- anovulatory — not associated with, not caused by, or not exhibiting ovulation.
- anteriority — situated before or at the front of; fore (opposed to posterior).
- anthrophony — Any sound produced by human beings or their creations.
- anthroponym — a personal name.
- antibaryons — Plural form of antibaryon.
- anticruelty — the prevention of or opposition to cruelty
- anticryptic — serving to conceal an animal from its prey.
- antigravity — acting against the force of gravity
- antihyperon — the antiparticle of the hyperon
- antikythera — an island in the E Mediterranean, NW of Crete: archaeological site. 8½ sq. mi. (22 sq. km).
- antileprosy — acting against leprosy
- antiphonary — a bound collection of antiphons, esp for use in the divine office
- antipoverty — acting against poverty
- antipyresis — checking or preventing fever.
- antipyretic — preventing or alleviating fever
- antipyrotic — relieving the pain and stimulating the healing of burns.
- antisecrecy — opposed to secrecy, particularly in government
- antislavery — opposed to slavery, esp slavery of Black people
- antispyware — Designed or intended to combat or eliminate spyware on a computer system.
- antithyroid — acting against excessive thyroid activity