11-letter words containing c, e, r, a, t, o
- architector — (obsolete) An architect.
- arctic zone — the section of the earth's surface lying between the Arctic Circle and the North Pole.
- areocentric — relating to a reference system which has Mars as its centre
- ars poetica — the art of poetry
- art college — a college at which students study and make art of various kinds, such as drawing, painting and sculpture
- arthrectomy — surgical excision of a joint
- arthroscope — a tubular instrument that is inserted into the capsule of a joint to examine the joint, extract tissue, etc
- asteraceous — belonging to the Asterasceae, an alternative name for the plant family Compositae.
- astromancer — divination by means of the stars.
- astrometric — (astronomy) of or relating to astrometry.
- atherectomy — the removal of plaque from an artery by means of a tiny rotating cutting blade inserted through a catheter.
- atherogenic — causing atheroma
- atmospheric — Atmospheric is used to describe something which relates to the Earth's atmosphere.
- attic order — a low pilaster of any order set into the cornice of a building
- auctioneers — Plural form of auctioneer.
- audiometric — the testing of hearing by means of an audiometer.
- auto-erotic — producing sexual excitement or pleasure without association with another person or external stimulation.
- autochanger — a device in a record player or CD player that enables a small stack of records or CDs to be dropped automatically onto the turntable or player tray one at a time and played separately
- autocorrect — a function that attempts to correct errors made by the user when entering text into an electronic device
- autocracies — Plural form of autocracy.
- axonometric — of or relating to a projection method of representing three-dimensional objects on a flat surface
- azotobacter — any bacterium of the family Azotobacteriaceae, important in nitrogen fixation in the soil
- backstopper — a wall, wire screen, or the like, serving to prevent a ball from going too far beyond the normal playing area.
- backstroker — a person who swims the backstroke, especially a member of a competitive swimming team who specializes in the backstroke.
- backstrokes — Plural form of backstroke.
- bacteriocin — any protein-based toxin given off by bacteria to prevent the growth of related bacteria nearby
- bacteriosis — any bacterial disease
- bacteroides — any of several rod-shaped, anaerobic bacteria of the genus Bacteroides, occurring in the alimentary and genitourinary tracts of humans and other mammals, certain species of which are pathogenic.
- baroceptors — Plural form of baroceptor.
- baronetical — pertaining to baronets
- beancounter — Alternative spelling of bean counter.
- benefactory — relating to a benefactor; beneficial
- bicarbonate — a salt of carbonic acid containing the ion HCO3–; an acid carbonate
- bicorporate — having two bodies
- biometrical — pertaining to biometry
- block trade — the purchase and sale of blocks of securities through brokers, sometimes not members of an exchange, who negotiate between buyers and sellers.
- bomb crater — the crater in the ground, pavement, etc, left in the aftermath of an explosion
- bottle rack — a rack for bottles, such as bottles of wine
- bracteolate — having bractlets
- brecciation — the fragmentation of rock
- breton lace — a net lace with a design embroidered in heavy, often colored, thread.
- broadcasted — to transmit (programs) from a radio or television station.
- broadcaster — A broadcaster is someone who gives talks or takes part in interviews and discussions on radio or television programmes.
- brochantite — a mineral, hydrous copper sulfate, Cu 4 (OH) 6 SO 4 , occurring in green fibrous masses and similar in physical properties to antlerite: formerly a major ore of copper.
- butyraceous — of, containing, or resembling butter
- cabinetwork — the making of furniture, esp of fine quality
- cadet corps — a group of school pupils receiving elementary military training in a school corps
- caecotrophy — (biology) In certain mammals, especially rabbits and other lagomorphs, the consumption of food pellets which are naturally produced by means of digestion, retention in the caecum, and expulsion through the anus.
- cafe brulot — black coffee flavored with sugar, lemon and orange rinds, cloves, cinnamon, and brandy, ignited and allowed to flame briefly.
- cafetoriums — Plural form of cafetorium.