12-letter words containing c, h, i, r, m
- characterism — the description of character
- charismatics — Plural form of charismatic.
- charismatize — to impress or influence by charisma.
- charlatanism — the practice or method of a charlatan.
- charmingness — pleasing; delightful: a charming child.
- chemotrophic — any organism that oxidizes inorganic or organic compounds as its principal energy source.
- chemotropism — the growth response of an organism, esp a plant, to a chemical stimulus
- child minder — a person who looks after children, esp those whose parents are working
- child-minder — a baby-sitter.
- chimerically — In a chimerical manner.
- chimney rock — a column of rock rising above the level of the surrounding area or isolated on the face of a steep slope.
- chimneyboard — a partition or a cover to shut off a fireplace
- chirognomist — someone who studies chirognomy
- chloralamide — (chemistry) A compound of chloral and formic amide, used to induce sleep.
- chlorambucil — an alkylating drug derived from nitrogen mustard, administered orally in the treatment of leukaemia and other malignant diseases. Formula: C14H19Cl2NO2
- chlorimetric — of or relating to chlorimetry
- choirmasters — Plural form of choirmaster.
- chondriosome — mitochondrion
- chrematistic — of, denoting, or relating to money-making
- christianism — the beliefs and practices of Christians.
- chromaticism — the use of chromatic tones.
- chromaticity — the quality of a colour or light with reference to its purity and its dominant wavelength
- chromatophil — Also, chromatophilic, chromatophilous [kroh-muh-tof-uh-luh s] /ˌkroʊ məˈtɒf ə ləs/ (Show IPA). chromophil (def 1).
- chromatopsia — an irregularity in the ability to see colours properly
- chromic acid — an unstable dibasic oxidizing acid known only in solution and in the form of chromate salts. Formula: H2CrO4
- chromidrosis — the secretion of pigmented sweat.
- chromiferous — Containing, or yielding chromium.
- chromophilia — the property of staining readily.
- chromophilic — Also, chromophilic, chromophilous [kroh-mof-uh-luh s] /kroʊˈmɒf ə ləs/ (Show IPA), chromatophilic, chromatophilous. staining readily.
- chromophobia — Lb biology The quality of being resistant to staining.
- chromophoric — any chemical group that produces color in a compound, as the azo group −N=N−.
- chronometric — of a chronometer or chronometry
- chrysomelids — Plural form of chrysomelid.
- chylomicrons — Plural form of chylomicron.
- chymotrypsin — a powerful proteolytic enzyme secreted from the pancreas in the form of chymotrypsinogen, being converted to the active form by trypsin
- chymotryptic — relating to chymotrypsin
- clamjamphrie — rubbish
- cochairwoman — a woman who cochairs an organization
- consumership — the state of being a consumer
- coppersmiths — Plural form of coppersmith.
- cornishwoman — a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Cornwall
- cosmographic — Of or pertaining to cosmography.
- craftmanship — Alternative form of craftsmanship.
- cryptorchism — failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum.
- cymotrichous — having wavy hair
- decipherment — to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note.
- demographics — data resulting from the science of demography; population statistics
- dermographic — dermatographia.
- diathermancy — the property of transmitting infrared radiation
- dichromatism — the quality or condition of being dichromatic