12-letter words containing d, i, r, t, y, o
- hydroelastic — undergoing a change in elasticity as a result of the flow of water or another fluid
- hydrokinetic — pertaining to the motion of liquids.
- hydrologists — Plural form of hydrologist.
- hydronautics — (nautical) The science of the design and construction of ships, their engines, and their instrumentation.
- hydrophilite — a white mineral consisting of potassium and calcium
- hydrostatics — the branch of hydrodynamics that deals with the statics of fluids, usually confined to the equilibrium and pressure of liquids.
- hydrosulfite — hyposulfite (def 1).
- hydrotropism — oriented growth in response to water.
- hydrozincite — a hydrous zinc carbonate, Zn 5 (CO 3) 2 (OH) 6 , an important ore of zinc in some localities.
- hyperthyroid — of, relating to, or having hyperthyroidism.
- hypotrochoid — a geometric curve or pattern formed by following a fixed point on the radial line of a small circle moving around the circumference of a larger circle
- idiorhythmic — (of an institution) allowing each member to regulate his or her own life
- idolatrously — In an idolatrous manner.
- immoderately — In an immoderate manner.
- inordinately — not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive: He drank an inordinate amount of wine.
- interdictory — of, relating to, or noting interdiction.
- intimidatory — to make timid; fill with fear.
- introductory — serving or used to introduce; preliminary; beginning: an introductory course; an introductory paragraph.
- keyboardists — Plural form of keyboardist.
- liberty bond — a single Liberty loan bond.
- little rhody — Rhode Island (used as a nickname).
- modificatory — modifying.
- non-industry — the aggregate of manufacturing or technically productive enterprises in a particular field, often named after its principal product: the automobile industry; the steel industry.
- obedientiary — The holder of a monastic rank or office below that of superior.
- oil industry — petroleum-processing business
- orchidectomy — orchiectomy.
- overidentify — to identify with someone else to an excessive degree
- postdelivery — of, relating to, or occurring after a delivery
- prodigiosity — the state or quality of being immense, extraordinary or astonishing
- productively — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
- productivity — the quality, state, or fact of being able to generate, create, enhance, or bring forth goods and services: The productivity of the group's effort surprised everyone.
- pteridophyte — any plant of the division Pteridophyta, characterized by vascular tissue and differentiation into root, stem, and leaves, comprising the ferns, horsetails, and club mosses.
- punditocracy — influential media pundits collectively.
- pyritohedral — of or relating to a pyritohedron
- pyritohedron — a crystal form of 12 pentagonal faces.
- radiotherapy — treatment of disease by means of x-rays or of radioactive substances.
- redwood city — a city in W California.
- rhytidectomy — face-lift.
- sorting yard — sorting tracks.
- study period — a period of time or lesson used for studying
- synarthrodia — synarthrosis.
- this-worldly — distinguished by or relating to material or earthly concerns; not spiritual or concerned with life in a future or imaginary world
- tragi-comedy — A tragi-comedy is a play or other written work that is both sad and amusing.
- troglodytism — the condition of being a troglodyte
- trophy child — anything taken in war, hunting, competition, etc., especially when preserved as a memento; spoil, prize, or award.
- trypanocidal — (of a drug, agent, activity, etc) effective in killing trypanosomes
- two-cylinder — (of an engine) having two cylinders
- typhoid mary — Mary ("Typhoid Mary") 1869?–1938, U.S. cook, born in Ireland: known immune carrier of typhoid fever who infected many with the disease, institutionalized in 1914.
- vasodilatory — of or relating to the dilation of blood vessels
- victoria day — (in Canada) the first Monday preceding May 25, observed as a national holiday.