11-letter words containing c, o, l, e, n, s
- soft pencil — a type of pencil that contains a thicker, oilier and darker form of graphite
- solanaceous — belonging to the Solanaceae, the nightshade family of plants.
- solenocytes — a type of long, narrow, flagellated cell that functions in excretion of nitrogenous wastes and occurs in a variety of organisms, including certain annelids and mollusks.
- sonderclass — a special class of small racing yachts, restricted as to size, sail area, cost, etc.
- speculation — the contemplation or consideration of some subject: to engage in speculation on humanity's ultimate destiny.
- splenectomy — excision or removal of the spleen.
- stone canal — (in certain echinoderms) a tube lined with calcareous deposits, connecting the madreporite with a circular canal around the mouth.
- synoecology — the science of relationships between species
- technopolis — a society with a concentration of technology-based businesses or an emphasis on technology
- telescoping — an optical instrument for making distant objects appear larger and therefore nearer. One of the two principal forms (refracting telescope) consists essentially of an objective lens set into one end of a tube and an adjustable eyepiece or combination of lenses set into the other end of a tube that slides into the first and through which the enlarged object is viewed directly; the other form (reflecting telescope) has a concave mirror that gathers light from the object and focuses it into an adjustable eyepiece or combination of lenses through which the reflection of the object is enlarged and viewed. Compare radio telescope.
- tenaciously — holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
- tense logic — the study of the logical properties of tense operators, and of the logical relations between sentences having tense, by means of consideration of appropriate formal systems
- translocate — to move or transfer from one place to another; cause to change location; displace; dislocate.
- uncalloused — not calloused
- unchoosable — to select from a number of possibilities; pick by preference: She chose Sunday for her departure.
- uncrossable — a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times.
- undelicious — highly pleasing to the senses, especially to taste or smell: a delicious dinner; a delicious aroma.
- undisclosed — to make known; reveal or uncover: to disclose a secret.
- union scale — scale3 (def 6).
- unshockable — not able to be shocked
- unsolicited — given or supplied without being requested or asked for: unsolicited advice.
- vice-consul — a consular officer of a grade below that of consul.
- violin case — protective carrycase for a violin
- welcomeness — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- well-chosen — chosen with care, as for suitability or preciseness: He entered at a well-chosen moment.
- xenoblastic — a crystal that forms in metamorphic rock and gets its outline from neighboring crystals.
- xenoplastic — involving distantly related individuals