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14-letter words containing c, o, e

  • adverse action — An adverse action notice is an official explanation by a financial institution of why they are refusing to grant credit to someone.
  • aerenchymatous — having or consisting of aerenchyma
  • aeroballistics — the ballistics of projectiles dropped, launched, or fired from aircraft
  • aerobiological — Pertaining to aerobiology.
  • aerobiotically — in an aerobiotic manner
  • aerodynamicist — an expert in aerodynamics.
  • aeroelastician — a specialist in the science of aeroelasticity
  • aeroelasticity — the science that studies how inertial, elastic, and aerodynamic forces interact
  • aeronautically — In a aeronautical manner; with respect to aeronautics or aviation.
  • aesthesiogenic — able to stimulate or produce sensation
  • aetiologically — etiology.
  • affectionately — showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.
  • african violet — any of several tropical African plants of the genus Saintpaulia, esp S. ionantha, cultivated as house plants, with violet, white, or pink flowers and hairy leaves: family Gesneriaceae
  • afro-caribbean — Afro-Caribbean refers to people from the Caribbean whose ancestors came from Africa.
  • age of consent — The age of consent is the age at which a person can legally agree to having a sexual relationship.
  • agrotechnician — a specialist in the science and technology of agriculture, farm production, or the like.
  • agrotechnology — the technology of agriculture, as the methods or machinery needed for efficient production.
  • air controller — a military person assigned to monitor, manage, etc. aircraft within a specified region
  • air-force blue — a greyish shade of blue that is the same colour as the uniform of the Royal Air Force and the air force of some other countries
  • air-to-surface — launched from an aircraft and directed at a land target
  • airconditioned — Alternative spelling of air-conditioned.
  • airconditioner — Alternative form of air conditioner.
  • airplane cloth — a strong, plain-weave cloth of linen or cotton, originally used for airplane wings
  • airport police — a police unit dedicated to providing security at airports
  • alarm reaction — the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome, in which the body responds to stress by exhibiting shock.
  • alcohol abuser — someone who drinks too much alcohol
  • all-conquering — having defeated all opponents over a long period of time
  • allelochemical — A chemical produced by a living organism, exerting a detrimental physiological effect on the individuals of another species when released into the environment.
  • alley cropping — a method of planting in which rows of trees are interspersed with rows of crops, improving the soil and providing nutrients, particularly nitrogen, to the crops.
  • allosterically — In an allosteric manner.
  • allowance race — a race in which each horse is assigned a specified weight according to age, record of past performance, sex, etc.
  • allyl caproate — a colorless to pale yellow liquid, C 9 H 16 O 2 , having a pineapple odor: used chiefly as a scent in the manufacture of flavorings and perfume.
  • allyl chloride — a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid, C 3 H 5 Cl, having a pungent odor, derived from propylene by chlorination: used chiefly in the synthesis of allyl alcohol, resins, and pharmaceuticals.
  • almond essence — a concentrated liquid obtained from almonds, used in cooking and baking
  • almond extract — oil, essence
  • alpha receptor — a receptor, found on the surface of some cells of the sympathetic nervous system, that is stimulated by adrenergic substances resulting in constriction of blood vessels and contraction of most smooth muscle
  • alpha-carotene — a common form of carotene found in certain vegetables and fruit
  • alpha-receptor — a site on a cell that, upon interaction with epinephrine or norepinephrine, controls vasoconstriction, intestinal relaxation, pupil dilation, and other physiological processes.
  • alumosilicates — Plural form of alumosilicate.
  • amaranthaceous — of, relating to, or belonging to the Amaranthaceae (or Amarantaceae), a family of tropical and temperate herbaceous or shrubby flowering plants that includes the amaranths and cockscomb
  • ambulancewoman — a woman who works as part of an ambulance crew
  • amebic colitis — a type of dysentery caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica, characterized especially by ulceration of the large intestine.
  • american bison — a member of the cattle tribe, Bison bison, formerly widely distributed over the prairies of W North America but now confined to reserves and parks, with a massive head, shaggy forequarters, and a humped back
  • american cloth — a glazed or waterproofed cotton cloth
  • american holly — See under holly (def 1).
  • american lotus — water chinquapin (def 1).
  • american organ — a reed organ having a suction bellows that draws the air in through the reeds.
  • american samoa — the part of Samoa administered by the US. Capital: Pago Pago. Pop: 54 719 (2013 est). Area: 197 sq km (76 sq miles)
  • aminoglycoside — of or relating to amino sugars in glycosidic linkage.
  • amphotericin b — an antibiotic compound, C46H73NO20, used in treating certain diseases caused by parasitic fungi, such as systemic candidiasis
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