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8-letter words containing d, i, o

  • iodophor — a complex of iodine and a surfactant that releases free iodine in solution, used as an antiseptic and disinfectant.
  • iodopsin — a photosensitive violet pigment that occurs in the cones of the retina and is transformed by light into retinal and an opsin protein.
  • iodyrite — a mineral, AgI, that is a naturally occurring form of silver iodide, is yellowish or greenish in colour, is found in parts of Central and South America, and is hexagonal in shape
  • iridious — (chemistry) containing trivalent iridium.
  • ironclad — covered or cased with iron plates, as a ship for naval warfare; armor-plated.
  • ironized — Simple past tense and past participle of ironize.
  • ironside — ("Ironside") a.d. c980–1016, English king 1016: defeated by Canute.
  • ironweed — any of certain North American composite plants of the genus Vernonia, having tubular, chiefly purple or red disk flowers.
  • ironwood — any of various trees yielding a hard, heavy wood, as the American hornbeam, Carpinus caroliniana, or Lyonothamnus floribundus, found on the islands off the coast of S California.
  • isidioid — of, relating to, or resembling an isidium.
  • isodicon — (in the Greek Orthodox Church) a short anthem performed while the Gospel is being carried into a church
  • isodomic — (of ashlar) composed of stones of uniform size.
  • isodomon — (in Greek history) masonry formed of uniform blocks, with courses of equal height
  • isolated — compact
  • isopedin — the underlying layer of a ganoid scale, composed of connective tissue embedded with bone.
  • isotoped — Simple past tense and past participle of isotope.
  • jehoiada — a priest of Judah who led the revolt against Athalia. II Kings 11:1–16.
  • jodhpuri — of or relating to Jodhpur or its inhabitants
  • joinders — Plural form of joinder.
  • jongkind — Johann Barthold (joːˈhɑn ˈbartɔlt). 1819–91, Dutch landscape painter and etcher, working in Paris: best known for his atmospheric seascapes
  • joy ride — a pleasure ride in an automobile, especially when the vehicle is driven recklessly or used without the owner's permission.
  • joyrider — A person who goes on a joyride.
  • joyrides — Plural form of joyride.
  • juvenoid — A juvenile hormone analogue.
  • keloidal — Of or pertaining to keloids.
  • keratoid — resembling horn; horny.
  • kiboshed — Simple past tense and past participle of kibosh.
  • kickdown — a method of changing gear in a car with automatic transmission, by fully depressing the accelerator
  • kidglove — diplomatic, careful or tactful
  • kidology — the art or practice of bluffing or deception
  • kilobaud — (unit)   1000 baud.
  • kilopond — the force exerted by one kilogram in standard gravity
  • kingdome — Obsolete spelling of kingdom.
  • kingdoms — Plural form of kingdom.
  • kinghood — the state of being king; kingship.
  • kingwood — a Brazilian wood streaked with violet tints, used especially in cabinetwork.
  • kirkwood — a city in E Missouri, near St. Louis.
  • kiyoodle — a worthless dog; mongrel.
  • klondike — a region of the Yukon territory in NW Canada: gold rush 1897–98.
  • kool-aid — a drink made from this mix.
  • laid out — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
  • laid-off — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
  • lambdoid — having the shape of the Greek capital lambda.
  • laodamia — a daughter of Acastus who committed suicide so that she could join her husband, Protesilaus, in the underworld.
  • laodicea — ancient name of Latakia.
  • lard oil — a colorless or yellowish oil expressed from lard, used chiefly as a lubricant for cutting tools.
  • legioned — arranged in legions
  • lemuroid — lemurlike; of the lemur kind.
  • leonidas — died 480 b.c, Greek hero: king of Sparta 489?–480.
  • leopardi — Count Giacomo [jah-kuh-moh;; Italian jah-kaw-maw] /ˈdʒɑ kəˌmoʊ;; Italian ˈdʒɑ kɔ mɔ/ (Show IPA), 1798–1837, Italian poet.
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