12-letter words containing c, o, t, a, g
- county agent — a government employee who gives advice on agriculture in a rural area
- craniologist — the science that deals with the size, shape, and other characteristics of human skulls.
- criptography — (spelling) It's spelled "cryptography".
- cross-dating — a method of dating objects, remains, etc, by comparison and correlation with other sites and levels
- cross-garnet — a hinge with a long horizontal strap fixed to the face of a door and a short vertical leaf fixed to the door frame
- cryptogamian — of or relating to cryptogams
- cryptogamist — a botanist specializing in the study of cryptogams
- cryptogamous — Of or pertaining to the cryptogams.
- cryptography — the science or study of analysing and deciphering codes, ciphers, etc; cryptanalysis
- cyanogenetic — having the capability to generate or produce cyanide
- dactyliology — the study of finger-rings
- decategorize — to arrange in categories or classes; classify.
- decongestant — A decongestant is a medicine which helps someone who has a cold to breathe more easily.
- deglaciation — the process of removing glaciation
- dermatologic — Dermatologic means of or relating to the skin.
- detoxicating — Present participle of detoxicate.
- diabetogenic — causing or producing diabetes
- diageotropic — (of a plant part) growing at a right angle to the direction of gravity.
- dialectology — the study of dialects and dialectal variations
- dissociating — Present participle of dissociate.
- dogmatically — relating to or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas or any strong set of principles concerning faith, morals, etc., as those laid down by a church; doctrinal: We hear dogmatic arguments from both sides of the political spectrum.
- doomwatching — the act of watching the environment to warn of and prevent harm
- east chicago — a port in NW Indiana, on Lake Michigan, near Chicago.
- ectypography — a form of etching or engraving in which the design is produced in relief
- edulcorating — Present participle of edulcorate.
- egoistically — In an egoistic manner.
- electrograph — A machine used in gravure printing.
- equivocating — Present participle of equivocate.
- escapologist — An entertainer specializing in escaping from the confinement of such things as ropes, handcuffs, and chains.
- ethnographic — Relating to ethnography.
- ethnological — Of or pertaining to ethnology.
- etymological — (not comparable) Of or relating to etymology.
- eulogistical — Alternative form of eulogistic.
- excogitating — Present participle of excogitate.
- excogitation — Careful thought or consideration.
- extralogical — Outside of the domain of logic.
- factor group — quotient group.
- film-coating — Film-coating is a process in which a tablet, capsule, or pellet is covered by a thin layer of film to protect it or make it easier to swallow.
- flocculating — Present participle of flocculate.
- flowcharting — (computing) the design and construction of flowcharts.
- focal length — the distance from a focal point of a lens or mirror to the corresponding principal plane. Symbol: f.
- fractography — the study of fractures or cracks in a material, esp metal, in order to predict or identify the cause of a failure in a structure
- fudge factor — any variable component added to an experiment, plan, or the like that can be manipulated to allow leeway for error.
- galactagogue — A food or drug that promotes or increases the flow of a mother’s milk.
- galactometer — a lactometer.
- galactophore — a galactophorous duct.
- galactorrhea — an abnormally abundant flow of milk in a lactating woman.
- galactoscope — a lactoscope.
- galactosemia — an inherited disorder characterized by the inability to metabolize galactose and requiring a galactose-free diet to avoid consequent mental retardation and eye, spleen, and liver abnormalities.
- galactosides — Plural form of galactoside.