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16-letter words containing c, h, o, r, g

  • magnetochemistry — the study of magnetic and chemical phenomena in their relation to one another.
  • 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).
  • molecular weight — the average weight of a molecule of an element or compound measured in units once based on the weight of one hydrogen atom taken as the standard or on 1/16 (0.0625) the weight of an oxygen atom, but after 1961 based on 1/12 (0.083) the weight of the carbon-12 atom; the sum of the atomic weights of all the atoms in a molecule. Abbreviation: mol. wt.
  • mourning clothes — clothes worn as a symbol of grief at a bereavement, esp black clothes
  • narcotics charge — a criminal charge or accusation concerning the use or dealing of illegal drugs
  • non-geographical — of or relating to geography.
  • oesophagogastric — (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the oesophagus and the stomach.
  • oligosaccharides — Plural form of oligosaccharide.
  • ornithologically — In terms of ornithology.
  • 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.
  • osteoarchaeology — the branch of archaeology that deals with the study of bones found at archaeological sites
  • patched-together — makeshift; roughly made from disparate elements
  • 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
  • phonocardiograph — an instrument for graphically recording the sound of the heartbeat.
  • photochronograph — a device formerly used for taking a series of instantaneous photographs of a rapidly moving object.
  • photozincography — a type of photoengraving using a sensitized zinc plate.
  • 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.
  • process theology — a form of theology that emphasizes the close relation of human beings, nature, and God.
  • 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.
  • prosthetic group — the nonprotein acid constituent of a conjugate protein, as the heme group of hemoglobin.
  • psychogeriatrics — the psychology of old age.
  • purchasing power — Also called buying power. the ability to purchase goods and services.
  • radiographically — the production of radiographs.
  • rancho cucamonga — a city in SE California.
  • rate of exchange — exchange rate.
  • re-chromatograph — to separate and analyse (a mixture of liquids or gases) by means of chromatography a second or further time
  • riau archipelago — a group of islands belonging to Indonesia, off the SE coast of the Malay Peninsula, at the entrance to the Strait of Malacca. 36,510 sq. mi. (94,561 sq. km).
  • richmond heights — a city in E Missouri, near St. Louis.
  • right about face — Military. a command, given to a soldier or soldiers at attention, to turn the body about toward the right so as to face in the opposite direction. the act of so turning in a prescribed military manner.
  • scarborough lily — a plant, Vallota speciosa, of the amaryllis family, native to southern Africa, having clusters of funnel-shaped, scarlet flowers.
  • schoolgirl crush — an infatuation that a young girl has, usually for an older man such as a teacher or an actor, which is seen as superficial and unlikely to last for long
  • scratch together — to assemble with difficulty
  • scrovegni chapel — Arena Chapel.
  • secondary growth — an increase in the thickness of the shoots and roots of a vascular plant as a result of the formation of new cells in the cambium.
  • shoestring catch — a catch of a ball on the fly, made close to the ground while running.
  • social gathering — party, get-together
  • something fierce — desperately, intensely
  • spectroheliogram — a photograph of the sun made with a spectroheliograph.
  • statutory change — a change in the law
  • stomach-churning — causing nausea.
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