13-letter words containing c, o, e, l, i
- aristolochene — (organic compound) A bicyclic sesquiterpene produced by certain fungi.
- aryepiglottic — pertaining to or connecting the arytenoid cartilage and the epiglottis.
- ascoli piceno — a town in E central Italy, in the Marches: capital of the Roman province of Picenum; site of the massacre of all its Roman citizens in the Social War in 90 bc. Pop: 51 375 (2001)
- associatively — in an associative or connective manner
- astroparticle — (astrophysics) A subatomic particle of cosmic origin.
- athletic shoe — a shoe designed to be worn for sports, exercising, or recreational activity, as racquetball, jogging, or aerobic dancing.
- atmospherical — pertaining to, existing in, or consisting of the atmosphere: atmospheric vapors.
- atomic volume — the atomic weight (relative atomic mass) of an element divided by its density
- bachelor girl — a young unmarried woman, esp one who is self-supporting
- bacteriocidal — Alternative spelling of bactericidal.
- bacteriologic — a branch of microbiology dealing with the identification, study, and cultivation of bacteria and with their applications in medicine, agriculture, industry, and biotechnology.
- bacteriolysin — an antibody which, when it combines with bacterial cells, causes lysis of those cells, thus destroying them
- bacteriolysis — the destruction or disintegration of bacteria
- bacteriolytic — disintegration or dissolution of bacteria.
- baritone clef — an F clef locating F below middle C on the third line of the staff.
- barytocalcite — a mineral, double carbonate of calcium and barium, CaCO 3 ⋅BaCO 3 , usually found in veins of lead minerals.
- baseline cost — the projected cost for an undertaking at the time it is budgeted
- belgian congo — former Belgian colony (1908-60) in central Africa: now the country of Democratic Republic of the Congo
- benedictional — a book of benedictions or blessings
- benthopelagic — relating to species living at the bottom of the sea
- beta-blocking — acting to inhibit the activity of the nerves that are stimulated by adrenaline
- bible college — an institution of higher education that specializes in Bible study, typically for the education of Protestant clergy
- bible society — a Christian organization devoted to the printing and distribution of the Bible.
- bibliothecary — a librarian
- bicontinental — of, on, or involving two continents: a bicontinental survey.
- bidirectional — (of a printhead) capable of printing from left to right and from right to left
- bimolecularly — in a bimolecular fashion
- bioaccumulate — (of substances, esp toxins) to build up within the tissues of organisms
- biochemically — the science dealing with the chemistry of living matter.
- biocompatible — not rejected by the body
- bioecological — the study of the interrelations among living organisms in their natural environment; ecology.
- bioelectrical — relating to electrical current generated by biological activity
- biomechanical — relating to biomechanics
- biotechnology — Biotechnology is the use of living parts such as cells or bacteria in industry and technology.
- bisectionally — from a bisectional point of view
- black section — (in Britain in the 1980s) an unofficial group within the Labour Party in any constituency that represented the interests of local Black people
- blasco ibanez — Vicente (biˈθente). 1867–1928, Spanish novelist, whose books include Blood and Sand (1909) and The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1916)
- bledisloe cup — a trophy competed for, usually annually, by New Zealand and Australia since 1932
- blue rockfish — a bluish-black rockfish, Sebastodes mystinus, inhabiting Pacific coastal waters of North America.
- boat neckline — a wide, high neckline that follows the curve of the collarbone and ends in points on the shoulder seams.
- bone-chilling — extremely cold
- booking clerk — A booking clerk is a person who sells tickets, especially in a railway station.
- boolean logic — (logic) A logic based on Boolean algebra.
- border collie — a medium-sized breed of collie with a silky usually black-and-white coat: used mainly as sheepdogs
- border police — the force in charge of policing a border
- boroglyceride — any compound containing boric acid and glycerol, used chiefly as an antiseptic.
- bottlenecking — a narrow entrance or passageway.
- bouillon cube — A bouillon cube is a solid cube made from dried meat or vegetable juices and other flavorings. Bouillon cubes are used to add flavor to dishes such as stews and soups.
- brace molding — keel1 (def 6).
- breechloading — loaded at the breech.