10-letter words containing c, h, i, p, e
- hyperbolic — having the nature of hyperbole; exaggerated.
- hypergolic — (especially of rocket-fuel propellant constituents) igniting spontaneously upon contact with a complementary substance.
- hypermanic — pertaining to or affected by mania.
- hypernymic — Of or pertaining to hypernyms.
- hyperosmic — Of, pertaining to, or affected by hyperosmia.
- hyperpneic — characterized by unusually fast breathing
- hypersonic — noting or pertaining to speed that is at least five times that of sound in the same medium.
- hypertonic — Physiology. of or relating to hypertonia.
- hypertoxic — of, pertaining to, affected with, or caused by a toxin or poison: a toxic condition.
- hypnogenic — of or relating to the induction of sleep
- hypoactive — Less than normally active.
- hypocretin — Either of the peptide hormones orexin.
- hypocrisie — Obsolete form of hypocrisy.
- hypocrites — Plural form of hypocrite.
- hypodermic — characterized by the introduction of medicine or drugs under the skin: hypodermic injection.
- hypoechoic — Of low echogenicity.
- hypometric — Smaller than normally measured.
- hypothetic — assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case.
- hypoxaemic — Alternative form of hypoxemic.
- iconophile — a connoisseur of icons or images.
- impeaching — Present participle of impeach.
- isocephaly — (of a composition) having the heads of all figures on approximately the same level.
- isoplethic — Relating to isopleths.
- jockeyship — the art or skill of a jockey
- kelyphitic — as in kelyphitic rim, a mineral shell enclosing another mineral in an igneous rock
- lectorship — a lecturer in a college or university.
- lipochrome — any of the naturally occurring pigments that contain a lipid, as carotene.
- megaphonic — Of, or pertaining to, a megaphone.
- mephitical — Alternative form of mephitic.
- mesophilic — (of bacteria) growing best at moderate temperatures, between 25°C and 40°C.
- mesophytic — Relating to a mesophyte.
- metaphasic — Relating to metaphase.
- metaphoric — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- metaphysic — metaphysics.
- microphage — a small phagocytic cell in blood or lymph, especially a polymorphonuclear leukocyte.
- microphone — an instrument capable of transforming sound waves into changes in electric currents or voltage, used in recording or transmitting sound.
- microphyte — a microscopic plant.
- morphemics — the study of the classification, description, and functions of morphemes; morphology.
- mouthpiece — a piece placed at or forming the mouth, as of a receptacle or tube.
- mythopoeic — of or relating to the making of myths; causing, producing, or giving rise to myths.
- naphthenic — any of a group of hydrocarbon ring compounds of the general formula, C n H 2n , derivatives of cyclopentane and cyclohexane, found in certain petroleums.
- necrophile — (sexuality) One who is subject to necrophilia.
- necrophily — Necrophilia.
- nephelinic — containing or resembling nepheline, pertaining to nepheline
- nightpiece — a work of art representing a night scene
- nightscape — a scene viewed at night, especially as represented in art.
- nightscope — An optical instrument that provides night vision.
- noviceship — The state or position of being a novice.
- nyctophile — (zoology) Any of the Australian bats of the genus Nyctophilus.
- oenophilic — a person who enjoys wines, usually as a connoisseur.