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12-letter words containing d, o, l, r, i

  • glandiferous — bearing nuts or acorns
  • glutaredoxin — (enzyme) Any of a family of small redox enzymes that use glutathione as a cofactor.
  • glycerolipid — (organic chemistry) Any lipid based on glycerol.
  • godzillagram — (networking)   /god-zil'*-gram/ (From Japan's national hero and datagram) 1. A network packet that in theory is a broadcast to every machine in the universe. The typical case is an IP datagram whose destination IP address is [255.255.255.255]. Fortunately, few gateways are foolish enough to attempt to implement this case! 2. A network packet of maximum size. An IP Godzillagram has 65,536 octets. Compare super source quench.
  • gold farming — the practice of selling virtual assets gained in a computer game for real money
  • goldbricking — Present participle of goldbrick.
  • golden ratio — the ratio of two lengths, equal in value to (1 + √5)/2, and given by b/a = (b + a)/b; it is the reciprocal of the golden section and also equal to (1 + golden section)
  • goldsmithery — the occupation of a goldsmith
  • gourd family — the plant family Cucurbitaceae, characterized by tendril-bearing vines, either trailing or climbing and having alternate, palmately lobed leaves, often large yellow or greenish flowers, and many-seeded, fleshy fruit with a hard rind, and including the cucumber, gourd, melon, pumpkin, and squash.
  • gradeflation — grade inflation.
  • helicoptered — Simple past tense and past participle of helicopter.
  • heliographed — Simple past tense and past participle of heliograph.
  • hemodialyzer — artificial kidney.
  • hemorrhoidal — Usually, hemorrhoids. Pathology. an abnormally enlarged vein mainly due to a persistent increase in venous pressure, occurring inside the anal sphincter of the rectum and beneath the mucous membrane (internal hemorrhoid) or outside the anal sphincter and beneath the surface of the anal skin (external hemorrhoid)
  • heteroploidy — (genetics) The state of being heteroploid.
  • hexachloride — a chloride containing six atoms of chlorine.
  • hexafluoride — a fluoride containing six atoms of fluorine.
  • high-colored — deep in color; vivid.
  • his-lordship — (often initial capital letter) a term of respect used when speaking of or to certain noblemen (usually preceded by his or your).
  • holidaymaker — vacationer.
  • homebuilders — Plural form of homebuilder.
  • housebuilder — One who builds houses, particularly one who does so professionally.
  • hydrobiology — the study of aquatic organisms.
  • hydrochloric — of or derived from hydrochloric acid.
  • hydrocolloid — a substance that forms a colloid when combined with water.
  • hydrocooling — the process or technique of arresting the ripening of fruits and vegetables after harvesting by immersion in ice water.
  • hydroelastic — undergoing a change in elasticity as a result of the flow of water or another fluid
  • hydrofluoric — of or derived from hydrofluoric acid.
  • hydrological — the science dealing with the occurrence, circulation, distribution, and properties of the waters of the earth and its atmosphere.
  • hydrologists — Plural form of hydrologist.
  • hydronically — in a hydronic manner; in a manner relating to a heating system that uses water
  • hydrophilite — a white mineral consisting of potassium and calcium
  • hydrophilous — pollinated by the agency of water.
  • hydroplaning — a seaplane.
  • hydrosalpinx — A distally blocked Fallopian tube filled with serous or clear fluid.
  • hydrosulfide — a compound containing the univalent group –HS.
  • hydrosulfite — hyposulfite (def 1).
  • hydroxyl ion — hydroxide ion
  • hyperbolised — to use hyperbole; exaggerate.
  • hyperbolized — Simple past tense and past participle of hyperbolize.
  • hyperboloids — Plural form of hyperboloid.
  • hypochloride — Misspelling of hypochlorite.
  • idolatrously — In an idolatrous manner.
  • ill-assorted — badly matched; incompatible
  • ill-favoured — unpleasant in appearance; homely or ugly.
  • ill-informed — lacking adequate or proper knowledge or information, as in one particular subject or in a variety of subjects: The public is ill-informed of the danger.
  • imidacloprid — The insecticide 1-(6-chloro-3-pyridylmethyl)-N-nitroimidazolidin-2-ylideneamine used to control fleas in domestic pets.
  • immoderately — In an immoderate manner.
  • immortalised — to bestow unending fame upon; perpetuate.
  • immortalized — to bestow unending fame upon; perpetuate.
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