14-letter words containing c, r, o, i
- irrevocability — not to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable: an irrevocable decree.
- isentropically — in an isentropic manner
- isle of france — Île-de-France
- isocitric acid — a major intermediate in the Krebs cycle, having the formula C 6 H 8 O 7 .
- isocyano group — the univalent group −NC.
- isodiametrical — isodiametric
- isometric-line — isometrics, isometric exercise (def 1).
- isomorphically — In an isomorphic manner.
- italian clover — crimson clover.
- itching powder — a powder that causes itching when applied to human skin. usually used as a practical joke on an unsuspecting victim
- jefferson city — a city in and the capital of Missouri, in the central part, on the Missouri River.
- jeremy collier — Jeremy, 1650–1726, English clergyman and author.
- judas iscariot — Also called Judas Iscariot. the disciple who betrayed Jesus. Mark 3:19.
- juicing orange — an orange that is grown especially for its juice, for example the Valencia orange
- junior college — a collegiate institution offering courses only through the first one or two years of college instruction and granting a certificate of title instead of a degree.
- junior counsel — a body of barristers who are lower in rank than the King's Counsel or Queen's Counsel, and who plead outside the bar in the court.
- junior officer — an officer who is not in overall command of a military unit
- jurisdictional — the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies.
- juvenile court — a law court having jurisdiction over youths, generally of less than 18 years.
- kakistocracies — Plural form of kakistocracy.
- karstification — the process of turning into karst
- karyotypically — (cytology) With regard to the karyotype.
- keratinophilic — (of a plant such as a fungus) growing on keratinous substances such as hair, hooves, nails, etc
- kilogram-force — a meter-kilogram-second unit of force, equal to the force that produces an acceleration equal to the acceleration of gravity, when acting on a mass of one kilogram. Abbreviation: kgf.
- kinetic theory — the theory that the minute particles of all matter are in constant motion and that the temperature of a substance is dependent on the velocity of this motion, increased motion being accompanied by increased temperature: according to the kinetic theory of gases, the elasticity, diffusion, pressure, and other physical properties of a gas are due to the rapid motion in straight lines of its molecules, to their impacts against each other and the walls of the container, to weak cohesive forces between molecules, etc.
- king's proctor — a British judiciary officer who may intervene in probate, nullity, or divorce actions when collusion, suppression of evidence, or other irregularities are alleged.
- kitty-cornered — cater-cornered
- knickerbockers — Also, knickerbockers [nik-er-bok-erz] /ˈnɪk ərˌbɒk ərz/ (Show IPA). loose-fitting short trousers gathered in at the knees.
- lachrymatories — Plural form of lachrymatory.
- lacrosse stick — stick: for lacrosse
- lake maracaibo — a lake in NW Venezuela, linked with the Gulf of Venezuela by a dredged channel: centre of the Venezuelan and South American oil industry. Area: about 13 000 sq km (500 sq miles)
- lap microphone — a small microphone that may be clipped to the speaker's lapel, pocket, or the like.
- laryngectomies — Plural form of laryngectomy.
- laryngological — Of or pertaining to laryngology.
- laryngoscopies — Plural form of laryngoscopy.
- latency period — Psychoanalysis. the stage of personality development, extending from about four or five years of age to the beginning of puberty, during which sexual urges appear to lie dormant.
- leiomyosarcoma — (pathology) A cancerous tumor of smooth muscle.
- level crossing — grade crossing.
- lexicographers — Plural form of lexicographer.
- lexicographist — (chiefly, archaic) A student specialising in the discipline of lexicography; lexicographer.
- liberty bodice — a sleeveless vest-like undergarment made from thick cotton and covering the upper part of the body, formerly worn esp by young children
- licorice stick — a clarinet.
- light reaction — the stage of photosynthesis during which light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll and transformed into chemical energy stored in ATP
- light-coloured — having a light colour
- like clockwork — the mechanism of a clock.
- lincoln center — a centre for the performing arts in New York City, including theatres, a library, and a school
- line of credit — credit line (def 2).
- linen cupboard — airing cupboard
- lip microphone — a microphone designed and shaped to be held close to the mouth, for use in noisy environments
- liquor license — a licence that allows the proprietor of a store, bar, etc, to sell alcohol