12-letter words containing c, i, h, o, r
- markov chain — a Markov process restricted to discrete random events or to discontinuous time sequences.
- marsh orchid — any of various orchids of the genus Dactylorhiza, growing in damp places and having mostly purplish flowers
- mechatronics — The synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering and software engineering for the study of automata from an engineering perspective and the control of advanced hybrid systems.
- melanochroic — Melanochroid
- metachronism — An error in chronological ordering in which a character or an event is placed at too late a time.
- metaphorical — 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).
- metathoracic — Of or pertaining to the metathorax.
- michel baron — Michel [mee-shel] /miˈʃɛl/ (Show IPA), (Michel Boyron) 1653–1729, French actor.
- microcephaly — having a head with a small braincase.
- microchipped — Simple past tense and past participle of microchip.
- micrographia — minute handwriting.
- micrographic — Pertaining to micrographics.
- microhabitat — an extremely localized, small-scale environment, as a tree stump or a dead animal.
- microphagous — (of an animal) feeding on small particles of food
- microphallus — The condition of having an abnormally small penis; micropenis.
- microphonics — (electronics) The phenomenon where certain components in electronic devices transform mechanical vibrations into an unwanted electrical signal.
- microphoning — Present participle of microphone.
- microphonism — a usually undesirable property of some electronic circuits or components in which mechanical vibrations of a component affect the signal being transmitted through the circuit.
- microphysics — the branch of physics dealing with physical objects that are not large enough to be observed and treated directly, as elementary particles, atoms, and molecules.
- micropublish — to publish on microfilm or microfiche.
- misanthropic — of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.
- mitochondria — an organelle in the cytoplasm of cells that functions in energy production.
- monochloride — a chloride containing one atom of chlorine with one atom of another element or a group.
- monochromist — An artist working in the monochromatic style.
- monorchidism — a prenatal or postnatal condition in which one testis is absent or has not descended into the scrotum.
- monostrophic — consisting of stanzas or strophes all having the same metrical structure.
- monotrichate — (of bacteria) having a single flagellum at one pole.
- monotrichous — (of bacteria) having a single flagellum at one pole.
- morphotropic — of, pertaining to, or displaying morphotropy
- morris chair — a large armchair having an adjustable back and loose, removable cushions.
- moschiferous — giving off or producing musk
- myrmecophile — An invertebrate or plant that has a symbiotic relationship with ants, such as being tended and protected by ants or living inside an ants' nest.
- myrmecophily — symbiosis with ants
- naturopathic — (alternative medicine) Of or pertaining to naturopathy or to naturopaths.
- necrophiliac — an erotic attraction to corpses.
- necrophilism — necrophilia.
- necrophilous — displaying a preference for dead tissue, esp of certain bacteria and insects
- neoanthropic — neanthropic.
- nephropathic — characterized by or relating to nephropathy
- neurochemist — A researcher or other professional in the field of neurochemistry.
- neurotrophic — of or relating to the effect of nerves on the nutritive processes.
- neutrophilic — (of a cell or its contents) readily stained only by neutral dyes.
- neutrosophic — Neutrosophy
- non-achiever — a person who consistently fails to achieve, esp academically
- non-atrophic — Also, atrophia [uh-troh-fee-uh] /əˈtroʊ fi ə/ (Show IPA). Pathology. a wasting away of the body or of an organ or part, as from defective nutrition or nerve damage.
- non-strophic — Also, strophical. consisting of, pertaining to, or characterized by a strophe or strophes.
- nonarchitect — a person or builder who is not an architect
- nonbreaching — the act or a result of breaking; break or rupture.
- nonspherical — not spherical
- nonvehicular — Not vehicular.