17-letter words containing d, i, s, o, r

spectroradiometer — an instrument for determining the radiant-energy distribution in a spectrum, combining the functions of a spectroscope with those of a radiometer.
spectrum disorder — any of a group of disorders each having symptoms that occur on a continuum and certain features that are shared along its spectrum but that manifest in markedly different forms and degrees. See also autism spectrum disorder.
speed restriction — the maximum speed allowed for road vehicles, trains, or other vehicles
spiny-headed worm — any of a small group of endoparasites of the phylum Acanthocephala, as larvae parasitic in insects and crustaceans and as adults in various vertebrates.
split keyboarding — the act or practice of editing data from one terminal on another terminal
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.
spread your wings — if you spread your wings, you do something new and rather difficult or move to a new place, because you feel more confident in your abilities than you used to and you want to gain wider experience
standard function — a subprogram provided by a translator that carries out a task, for example the computation of a mathematical function, such as sine, square root, etc
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.
statutory holiday — a public holiday; a holiday all workers are entitled to
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
sulfonyl chloride — a colorless liquid, SO 2 Cl 2 , having a very pungent odor and corrosive to the skin and mucous membranes: used as a chlorinating or sulfonating agent.
superaerodynamics — the branch of aerodynamics that deals with gases at very low densities.
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.
supervision order — an order by a juvenile court requiring a named probation officer or local-authority social worker to advise, assist, and befriend a child or young person who is the subject of care proceedings, over a period of up to three years
supervisory board — a board of management of which nonmanagerial workers are members, having supervisory powers over some aspects of management decision-making
surrender to bail — to present oneself at court at the appointed time after having been on bail
survivor syndrome — a characteristic group of symptoms, including recurrent images of death, depression, persistent anxiety, and emotional numbness, occurring in survivors of disaster.
suspension bridge — a bridge having a deck suspended from cables anchored at their extremities and usually raised on towers.
telescopic damper — a device with telescopic parts that reduce vibration in a motor vehicle
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.
thiosulfuric acid — an acid, H 2 S 2 O 3 , that may be regarded as sulfuric acid with one oxygen atom replaced by sulfur.
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 read sb's mind — If you can read someone's mind, you know what they are thinking without them saying anything.
to slip your mind — If something slips your mind, you forget it.
to strike a chord — If something strikes a chord with you, it makes you feel sympathy or enthusiasm.
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.
trobriand islands — a group of coral islands in the Solomon Sea, north of the E part of New Guinea: part of Papua New Guinea. Area: about 440 sq km (170 sq miles)
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.
turbinado (sugar) — a partially refined, granulated, pale-brown sugar obtained by washing raw sugar in a centrifuge until most of the molasses is removed
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.
unclassified road — a road that has not been given a grade because it is of a basic standard
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.
unrealized losses — Unrealized losses are losses from the decrease in value of an asset that you still own.
video disk player — a device that reads the information on a video disc
visible radiation — electromagnetic radiation that causes the sensation of sight; light. It has wavelengths between about 380 and 780 nanometres
wardrobe mistress — a woman in charge of keeping theatrical costumes cleaned, pressed, and in wearable condition.
weigh one's words — a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes black·bird· from black· bird·. Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages.
wheatstone bridge — a circuit for measuring an unknown resistance by comparing it with known resistances.
williams syndrome — an abnormality in the genes involved in calcium metabolism, resulting in learning difficulties

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