12-letter words containing d, o, u, c, i
- radio source — a cosmic object or phenomenon, as a galaxy, pulsar, quasar, or the remnant of a supernova or of a galactic collision, that emits radio waves.
- radiolucency — almost entirely transparent to radiation; almost entirely invisible in x-ray photographs and under fluoroscopy.
- radionuclide — a radioactive nuclide.
- reductionism — the theory that every complex phenomenon, especially in biology or psychology, can be explained by analyzing the simplest, most basic physical mechanisms that are in operation during the phenomenon.
- reductionist — the theory that every complex phenomenon, especially in biology or psychology, can be explained by analyzing the simplest, most basic physical mechanisms that are in operation during the phenomenon.
- reproducible — to make a copy, representation, duplicate, or close imitation of: to reproduce a picture.
- reproduction — the act or process of reproducing.
- reproductive — serving to reproduce.
- ridiculously — causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable: a ridiculous plan.
- rockhounding — the activity of searching for and collecting rocks
- rough-voiced — having a harsh or grating voice: a rough-voiced barker.
- sapindaceous — belonging to the Sapindaceae, the soapberry family of plants.
- schizopodous — of or relating to a schizopod
- scouring pad — a small pad, as of steel wool or plastic mesh, used for scouring pots, pans, etc.
- soda biscuit — a biscuit having soda and sour milk or buttermilk as leavening agents.
- south euclid — a city in NE Ohio, near Cleveland.
- stick around — to pierce or puncture with something pointed, as a pin, dagger, or spear; stab: to stick one's finger with a needle.
- studio couch — an upholstered couch, usually without a back, convertible into a double bed by sliding a bed frame out from beneath it and covering the frame with the mattress that forms the upper thickness of the upholstery.
- sub-mediocre — of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate: The car gets only mediocre mileage, but it's fun to drive. Synonyms: undistinguished, commonplace, pedestrian, everyday; run-of-the-mill. Antonyms: extraordinary, superior, uncommon, incomparable.
- subarachnoid — of, relating to, or situated below the arachnoid membrane.
- subdiaconate — the office or dignity of a subdeacon.
- subintroduce — to introduce subtly
- suction disc — a device for attaching to a non-porous surface by means of suction
- suicide note — letter left by person ending own life
- transduction — the transfer of genetic material from one cell to another by means of a virus.
- turacoverdin — a green pigment found in certain feathers of the touraco
- unassociated — to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc.: Many people associate dark clouds with depression and gloom.
- unchronicled — not chronicled or recorded
- unconductive — having the property or capability of conducting.
- unconfinedly — in an unconfined manner
- unconsidered — thought about or decided upon with care: a considered opinion.
- undemocratic — pertaining to or of the nature of democracy or a democracy.
- undercoating — a coat or jacket worn under another.
- undercooling — Chemistry. to cool less than necessary for a given process or purpose. to supercool.
- underscoring — the practice of drawing or scoring a line or mark under
- undiplomatic — of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: diplomatic officials.
- undiscordant — not discordant; not disagreeing or disagreeable
- undiscovered — to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gain sight or knowledge of (something previously unseen or unknown): to discover America; to discover electricity. Synonyms: detect, espy, descry, discern, ascertain, unearth, ferret out, notice.
- uninoculated — to implant (a disease agent or antigen) in a person, animal, or plant to produce a disease for study or to stimulate disease resistance.
- unintroduced — to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
- unmethodical — characterized by lack of method or disorderliness
- unproclaimed — to announce or declare in an official or formal manner: to proclaim war.
- unproductive — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
- unrecognized — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- unreconciled — to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired: He was reconciled to his fate.
- unreinforced — to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material: to reinforce a wall.
- unsanctioned — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- unscottified — not Scottish; taken out of a Scottish context
- unsocialized — to make social; make fit for life in companionship with others.
- unstockinged — not wearing or covered by stockings