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17-letter words containing d, e, t, o, r, i

  • spotted sandpiper — a North American sandpiper, Actitis macularia, that has brownish-gray upper parts and white underparts, and is spotted with black in the summer.
  • stannous chloride — a white, crystalline, water-soluble solid, SnCl 2 ⋅2H 2 O, used chiefly as a reducing and tinning agent, and as a mordant in dyeing with cochineal.
  • stannous fluoride — a white, crystalline powder, SnF 2 , slightly soluble in water: used as a source of fluorine in the prevention of dental caries, especially as a toothpaste additive.
  • subordinated debt — a debt that an unsecured creditor can only claim, in the event of a liquidation, after the claims of secured creditors have been paid
  • superconductivity — the phenomenon of almost perfect conductivity shown by certain substances at temperatures approaching absolute zero. The recent discovery of materials that are superconductive at temperatures hundreds of degrees above absolute zero raises the possibility of revolutionary developments in the production and transmission of electrical energy.
  • surrender to bail — to present oneself at court at the appointed time after having been on bail
  • take in good part — to respond to (teasing) with good humour
  • teacher education — training to become a teacher, usually at an institution of higher education
  • telescopic damper — a device with telescopic parts that reduce vibration in a motor vehicle
  • temporomandibular — of, relating to, or situated near the hinge joint formed by the lower jaw and the temporal bone of the skull.
  • the confederation — the original 13 states of the United States of America constituted under the Articles of Confederation and superseded by the more formal union established in 1789
  • the evil day/hour — If someone is putting off the evil day or the evil hour, they have to do something unpleasant and are trying to avoid doing it for as long as possible.
  • the outside world — You can use the outside world to refer to all the people who do not live in a particular place or who are not involved in a particular situation.
  • the right side of — in favour with
  • the tabloid press — (considered as a whole) newspapers with pages about 30 cm (12 inches) by 40 cm (16 inches), usually characterized by an emphasis on photographs and a concise and often sensational style
  • thermal diffusion — the separation of constituents, often isotopes, of a fluid under the influence of a temperature gradient.
  • thermal radiation — electromagnetic radiation emitted by all matter above a temperature of absolute zero because of the thermal motion of atomic particles.
  • thermoperiodicity — the effect on an organism of rhythmic fluctuations in temperature.
  • third commandment — “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain”: third of the Ten Commandments.
  • three-dimensional — having, or seeming to have, the dimension of depth as well as width and height.
  • to lose your mind — If you say that someone is losing their mind, you mean that they are becoming mad.
  • to open your mind — If something opens your mind to new ideas or experiences, it makes you more willing to accept them or try them.
  • to read sb's mind — If you can read someone's mind, you know what they are thinking without them saying anything.
  • to strike a chord — If something strikes a chord with you, it makes you feel sympathy or enthusiasm.
  • to the bitter end — If you say that you will continue doing something to the bitter end, especially something difficult or unpleasant, you are emphasizing that you will continue doing it until it is completely finished.
  • trade association — an association of people or companies in a particular business or trade, organized to promote their common interests.
  • traffic diversion — a special route arranged for traffic to follow when the normal route cannot be used
  • tridimensionality — having three dimensions.
  • triskaidekaphobia — fear or a phobia concerning the number 13.
  • tropical medicine — the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of diseases occurring in the tropics.
  • trucial sheikdoms — an independent federation in E Arabia, formed in 1971, now comprising seven emirates on the S coast (formerly, Pirate Coast or Trucial Coast) of the Persian Gulf, formerly under British protection: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah (joined 1972), and Fujairah. About 32,300 sq. mi. (83,657 sq. km). Capital: Abu Dhabi. Abbreviation: U.A.E.
  • tungsten trioxide — a heavy, canary-yellow, water-insoluble powder, WO 3 , used in the manufacture of tungstates.
  • turn-down service — In a hotel, a turn-down service is the preparation of a room for a guest to sleep in by slightly turning back the comforter on the bed, turning down the lights, and so on.
  • under the sign of — during that portion of the year when the sun is passing through and thus subject to the influence of (a specified sign of the zodiac)
  • undercompensation — to compensate or pay less than is fair, customary, or expected.
  • visible radiation — electromagnetic radiation that causes the sensation of sight; light. It has wavelengths between about 380 and 780 nanometres
  • voidable contract — a contract or agreement that is capable of being made of no legal effect or made void
  • wardrobe mistress — a woman in charge of keeping theatrical costumes cleaned, pressed, and in wearable condition.
  • wedding reception — party after a marriage
  • well-proportioned — adjusted to proper proportion or relation.
  • wheatstone bridge — a circuit for measuring an unknown resistance by comparing it with known resistances.
  • white book cd-rom — (hardware, standard)   A more open CD-ROM standard than Green Book CD-ROM. All films mastered on CD-ROM after March 1994 use White Book. Like Green Book, it is ISO 9660 compliant, uses mode 2 form 2 addressing and can only be played on a CD-ROM drive which is XA (Extended Architecture) compatible. White book CDs are labelled "Video CD".
  • wide area network — a computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area.
  • wide-area network — a computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area.
  • withdrawal method — a method of contraception in which the man withdraws his penis from the woman's vagina before ejaculation
  • without prejudice — fairly
  • without regard to — with no concern for
  • wood preservative — a coating applied to timber as a protection against decay, insects, weather, etc
  • world without end — for ever
  • yesterday morning — during the morning of the day preceding today
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