13-letter words containing d, i, s, t, o, r
- prosthodontia — the branch of dentistry that deals with the restoration and maintenance of oral function by the replacement of missing teeth and other oral structures by artificial devices.
- radiationless — not emitting or producing radiation
- radio station — station (def 8).
- radiopacities — opaque to radiation; visible in x-ray photographs and under fluoroscopy (opposed to radiotransparent).
- radius vector — Mathematics. the length of the line segment joining a fixed point or origin to a given point.
- raison d'etat — a purely political reason for governmental action, based on the national interest and often violating principles of justice.
- raison d'etre — reason or justification for being or existence: Art is the artist's raison d'être.
- reconsolidate — to bring together (separate parts) into a single or unified whole; unite; combine: They consolidated their three companies.
- reconstituted — constituted again, especially of a liquid product made by adding water to dry solids from which the water has been evaporated: reconstituted orange juice.
- rectitudinous — characterized by or given to rectitude.
- redescription — the act of redescribing
- redesignation — an act of designating.
- redisposition — the withdrawal and redistribution of armed forces with the aim of more effective use
- redissolution — the act of redissolving
- rhodochrosite — a mineral, manganese carbonate, MnCO 3 , commonly containing some iron and calcium, and usually rose-red in color: a minor ore of manganese; manganese spar.
- ride the rods — to steal a ride on a freight train
- rogation days — Usually, rogations. Ecclesiastical. solemn supplication, especially as chanted during procession on the three days (Rogation Days) before Ascension Day.
- root division — the act or process of reproducing plants by a division of roots or crowns.
- sacerdotalism — the system, spirit, or methods of the priesthood.
- sacerdotalize — to submit (something) to sacerdotalism
- saint leonard — a city in S Quebec, in E Canada: suburb of Montreal.
- scarfed joint — a lapped joint between two pieces of timber made by notching or grooving the ends and strapping, bolting, or gluing the two pieces together
- sclerodermite — the hard covering of a section or segment of the body of an insect
- scratch video — the technique or practice of recycling images from films or television to make collages
- script doctor — one who revises or alters a script to improve it.
- second string — Sports. the squad of players available either individually or as a team to replace or relieve those who start a game.
- second-strike — noting, pertaining to, or using nuclear forces capable of withstanding attack and retaliating after an adversary has launched a first strike.
- self-oriented — the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
- semiconductor — a substance, as silicon or germanium, with electrical conductivity intermediate between that of an insulator and a conductor: a basic component of various kinds of electronic circuit element (semiconductor device) used in communications, control, and detection technology and in computers.
- senior editor — chief publishing manager
- serendipitous — come upon or found by accident; fortuitous: serendipitous scientific discoveries.
- short-sighted — unable to see far; nearsighted; myopic.
- short-waisted — of less than average length between the shoulders and waistline; having a high waistline.
- silver doctor — a type of artificial fly, used chiefly for trout and salmon.
- silver iodate — a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble powder, AgIO 3 , used in medicine chiefly as an antiseptic and as an astringent.
- skateboarding — a device for riding upon, usually while standing, consisting of a short, oblong piece of wood, plastic, or aluminum mounted on large roller-skate wheels, used on smooth surfaces and requiring better balance of the rider than the ordinary roller skate does.
- social credit — the doctrine that under capitalism there is an inadequate distribution of purchasing power, for which the remedy lies in governmental control of retail prices and the distribution of national dividends to consumers.
- sociodramatic — a method of group psychotherapy in which each patient assumes and dramatizes a variety of roles, usually focusing on problems and conflicts arising in group situations.
- sodium borate — borax1 .
- solderability — the characteristic of being solderable
- south windsor — a town in N Connecticut.
- spheroidicity — a spheroidal state or form.
- sporting lady — a prostitute.
- spot reducing — the usually futile effort to exercise one part of the body, as the thighs, in hopes of reducing the amount of fat stored in that area.
- spread option — spread (def 25b).
- staffordshire — a county in central England. 1154 sq. mi. (2715 sq. km). County seat: Stafford.
- standard coin — a coin having value in bullion at least equal to its face value.
- standing crop — the totality of living things in an ecosystem at a given time.
- standing room — space in which to stand, as in a theater, stadium, or the like.
- star of david — Judaism: six-pointed star