15-letter words containing c, h, i, t, e, r
- ironstone china — a tough durable earthenware
- jack the ripper — an unidentified murderer who killed at least seven prostitutes in London's East End between August and November 1888
- judeo-christian — of or relating to the religious writings, beliefs, values, or traditions held in common by Judaism and Christianity.
- kentish tracery — tracery, originating in Kent in the 14th century, having cusps with split ends.
- knight bachelor — bachelor (def 3).
- laser chemistry — the use of a laser to initiate and control chemical reactions.
- leukodystrophic — Of or pertaining to leukodystrophy.
- liechtensteiner — a small principality in central Europe between Austria and Switzerland: economically linked with Switzerland. 65 sq. mi. (168 sq. km). Capital: Vaduz.
- lithium citrate — a white crystalline solid sometimes used in the treatment of manic-depressive illness and mania. Formula: Li3C6H5O7
- machinery steel — low-carbon steel that can be easily machined.
- master mechanic — a mechanic, especially one who is thoroughly skilled, in charge of other mechanics.
- mechlorethamine — a nitrogen mustard, C 5 H 1 1 Cl 2 N, used in combination with other drugs in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease and certain other cancers.
- medical history — the past background of a person in terms of health
- merchant marine — the vessels of a nation that are engaged in commerce.
- merchant prince — a very wealthy or influential merchant.
- merchantability — The state of being merchantable.
- merry christmas — well-wishes for Christmas season
- metamorphically — In a metamorphic manner.
- methyl chloride — a colorless, poisonous gas, CH 3 Cl, used chiefly as a refrigerant, as a local anesthetic, and as a methylating agent in organic synthesis.
- michaelmas term — the autumn term at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, the Inns of Court, and some other educational establishments
- microearthquake — an earthquake of very low intensity (magnitude of 2 or less on the Richter scale).
- microphotometer — a photometer adapted for measuring the intensity of light emitted, transmitted, or reflected by minute objects.
- microphotometry — the use of microphotometers to measure the intensity of light transmitted or reflected by very small areas
- microtechnology — technology that uses microelectronics
- mischaracterize — to mark or distinguish as a characteristic; be a characteristic of: Rich metaphors characterize his poetry.
- morphine addict — a person who is addicted to the drug morphine
- negative charge — a charge that has more electrons than protons and has a lower electrical potential
- neuropathically — In a neuropathic way.
- neuropathologic — Of or pertaining to neuropathology.
- neuropsychiatry — the branch of medicine dealing with diseases involving the mind and nervous system.
- new port richey — a town in central Florida.
- niche marketing — marketing aimed at a specialized group
- nonarchitecture — a building not designed according to accepted modes of architecture
- noncreditworthy — Not creditworthy.
- nonmetaphorical — not metaphorical; literal
- norwich terrier — one of an English breed of small, short-legged terriers having a straight, wiry, red, gray, or black-and-tan coat, and erect ears that distinguish it from the Norfolk terrier.
- not in the race — given or having no chance
- nutcracker chin — a strong-looking chin
- on short notice — with little warning
- on the increase — growing, increasing
- orchestrational — Of or pertaining to orchestration.
- orthopaedic bed — a specially firm bed designed to help correct or ameliorate the discomfort of disorders of the spine and joints
- orthopaedically — in an orthopaedic manner
- osteochondritis — inflammation of bone and cartilage.
- osteochondrosis — a disease of bone and cartilage growth centers in children that begins as a necrosis and is followed by regeneration or renewed calcification.
- overachievement — to perform, especially academically, above the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude.
- palaeoanthropic — relating to palaeoanthropology
- paraheliotropic — (of leaves) turning away from light; sun-avoiding
- parasympathetic — pertaining to that part of the autonomic nervous system consisting of nerves and ganglia that arise from the cranial and sacral regions and function in opposition to the sympathetic system, as in inhibiting heartbeat or contracting the pupil of the eye.
- parenthetically — of, pertaining to, noting, or of the nature of a parenthesis: several unnecessary parenthetic remarks.