12-letter words containing c, l, a, p, e, r
- curtail-step — a horizontal, spiral termination to the lower end of a stair railing.
- curtain pole — a pole from which a curtain is hung in front of a window, door, etc
- cyclopropane — a colourless flammable gaseous hydrocarbon, used in medicine as an anaesthetic; trimethylene. It is a cycloalkane with molecules containing rings of three carbon atoms. Formula: C3H6; boiling pt: –34°C
- d-s particle — a positively charged meson having a mass 3852 times that of the electron and a mean lifetime of approximately 4.7 X 10 -13 seconds.
- decipherable — to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note.
- deckle strap — a strap on each edge of the moving web of paper on a paper-making machine that fixes the width of the paper
- dicarpellary — having two carpels
- dockwalloper — longshoreman
- electrograph — A machine used in gravure printing.
- electroplate — Coat (a metal object) by electrolytic deposition with chromium, silver, or another metal.
- electropolar — having, or relating to, electrical polarity
- entropically — By means of or in relation to entropy.
- epicuticular — Relating to the epicuticle.
- epigraphical — Epigraphic.
- euphorically — In a euphoric manner.
- french pleat — curtain, draperies
- galactophore — a galactophorous duct.
- garlic press — kitchen tool for crushing garlic
- geographical — of or relating to geography.
- glacier peak — a volcanic mountain in NW central Washington, in the Cascade range. 10,541 feet (3213 meters).
- h paul grice — H(erbert) Paul, 1913–88, English philosopher.
- hall process — a process in which aluminum is refined by electrolytic reduction of alumina fused with cryolite.
- helicographs — Plural form of helicograph.
- heliographic — a device for signaling by means of a movable mirror that reflects beams of light, especially sunlight, to a distance.
- hydrocephaly — an accumulation of serous fluid within the cranium, especially in infancy, due to obstruction of the movement of cerebrospinal fluid, often causing great enlargement of the head; water on the brain.
- hyper-social — relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations: a social club.
- hyperalgesic — Of or pertaining to hyperalgesia.
- hyperbolical — having the nature of hyperbole; exaggerated.
- hyperdactyly — the presence of extra fingers or toes.
- hyperkalemic — Having a high percentage of potassium in one's blood.
- hyperlogical — reasoning in accordance with the principles of logic, as a person or the mind: logical thinking.
- hypermagical — produced by or as if by magic: The change in the appearance of the room was magical.
- hyperplastic — Of, or relating to hyperplasia.
- hypertypical — excessively typical
- hypoallergic — Hypoallergenic.
- iceland spar — a transparent variety of calcite that is double-refracting and is used as a polarizer.
- impierceable — not able to be pierced
- implicatures — Plural form of implicature.
- incomparable — beyond comparison; matchless or unequaled: incomparable beauty.
- incorporable — able to be incorporated.
- inoperculate — having no operculum.
- inspectorial — Of or pertaining to an inspector or to inspection.
- interspecial — of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
- irreciprocal — not reciprocal
- irreplacable — Misspelling of irreplaceable.
- irreplicable — Incapable of being replicated.
- japan clover — a drought-resistant bush clover, Lespedeza striata, of the legume family, introduced to the southern Atlantic states from Asia, having numerous tiny trifoliate leaves valued for pasturage and hay.
- kleptocratic — a government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal; rule by a thief or thieves.
- lactoprotein — any protein existing in milk.
- lamp bracket — a bracket for holding a lamp