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16-letter words containing c, h, i, p, g

  • 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.
  • harvard graphics — (graphics, tool)   A presentation graphics product by Software Publishing Corporation (SPC) for creating presentations, speeches, slides, etc..
  • hieroglyphically — In hieroglyphics.
  • high-compression — of a modern type of internal-combustion engine designed so that the fuel mixture is compressed into a smaller cylinder space, resulting in more pressure on the pistons and more power
  • high-performance — A high-performance car or other product goes very fast or does a lot.
  • holographic will — a will that is entirely in the handwriting of the testator: in some states recognized as valid without the attestation of witnesses.
  • huygens eyepiece — an eyepiece consisting of two plano-convex lenses, the plane sides of which both face the eye.
  • hyperconjugation — (organic chemistry) A weak form of conjugation in which single bonds interact with a conjugated system.
  • hypnagogic image — an image experienced by a person just before falling asleep, which often resembles a hallucination
  • hypnagogic state — the drowsy period between wakefulness and sleep, during which fantasies and hallucinations often occur.
  • import surcharge — a tax imposed on all imported goods, adding to any established tariffs
  • league champions — the team that has come top of the league
  • light microscope — microscope (def 1).
  • lithographically — In the manner of lithography.
  • lymphangiectasia — (medicine) dilation of the lymphatic vessels.
  • lymphangiectasis — Alt form lymphangiectasia.
  • mammographically — Using a mammograph, by means of mammograph.
  • microangiopathic — Of, pertaining to or accompanied by microangiopathy.
  • microgametophyte — (biology) Any gametophyte that develops from a microspore.
  • microphotographs — Plural form of microphotograph.
  • microphotography — microfilm (def 1).
  • niche publishing — publishing books that are intended for a very specialized market
  • non-geographical — of or relating to geography.
  • nonphysiological — of or relating to physiology.
  • oesophagogastric — (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the oesophagus and the stomach.
  • ophthalmological — Pertaining to ophthalmology.
  • orographic cloud — any cloud whose existence and form are largely controlled by the disturbed flow of air over and around mountains, as the banner cloud and crest cloud.
  • orthographically — In an orthographical manner; using proper spelling, capitalization and grammar.
  • packet switching — a method of efficient data transmission whereby the initial message is broken into relatively small units, or packets, that are routed independently and subsequently reassembled.
  • packet-switching — a method of efficient data transmission whereby the initial message is broken into relatively small units, or packets, that are routed independently and subsequently reassembled.
  • parachute rigger — a person who inspects, repairs, and packs or folds parachutes.
  • pattern matching — 1. A function is defined to take arguments of a particular type, form or value. When applying the function to its actual arguments it is necessary to match the type, form or value of the actual arguments against the formal arguments in some definition. For example, the function length [] = 0 length (x:xs) = 1 + length xs uses pattern matching in its argument to distinguish a null list from a non-null one. There are well known algorithm for translating pattern matching into conditional expressions such as "if" or "case". E.g. the above function could be transformed to 2. Descriptive of a type of language or utility such as awk or Perl which is suited to searching for strings or patterns in input data, usually using some kind of regular expression.
  • phagocytic index — the average number of bacteria ingested per phagocyte in an incubated mixture of bacteria, phagocytes, and blood serum: used in determining the opsonic index.
  • phantasmagorical — having a fantastic or deceptive appearance, as something in a dream or created by the imagination.
  • pharmacogenetics — the branch of pharmacology that examines the relation of genetic factors to variations in response to drugs.
  • pharmacogenomics — the study of human genetic variability in relation to drug action and its application to medical treatment
  • phenomenological — the study of phenomena.
  • phonocardiograph — an instrument for graphically recording the sound of the heartbeat.
  • photocoagulation — a surgical technique using an intense beam of light from a laser or a xenon-arc bulb to seal blood vessels or coagulate tissue, used primarily in ophthalmology to repair detached retinas or to treat certain kinds of retinopathy.
  • photozincography — a type of photoengraving using a sensitized zinc plate.
  • phylogenetically — the development or evolution of a particular group of organisms.
  • physiognomically — the face or countenance, especially when considered as an index to the character: a fierce physiognomy.
  • pitch-cone angle — (in a bevel gear) the apex angle of the truncated cone (pitch cone) which forms the reference surface on which the teeth of a bevel gear are cut
  • pitching pennies — a gambling game in which pennies are tossed to a mark or against a wall, the winner being the person whose penny lands closest to the mark or wall.
  • pneumatic trough — a trough filled with liquid, especially water, for collecting gases in bell jars or the like by displacement.
  • pork scratchings — small pieces of crisply cooked pork crackling, eaten cold as an appetizer with drinks
  • pragmatic theory — the theory of truth that the truth of a statement consists in its practical consequences, especially in its agreement with subsequent experience.
  • prognostic chart — a chart showing the predicted state of the atmosphere for a given time in the future.
  • prospect heights — a town in N Illinois.
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