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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.
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