12-letter words containing d, r, e, a, i
- alexandrinus — the Greek uncial codex, dating from the early 5th century a.d., originally containing the complete text of the Greek Old and New Testaments.
- ambidextrous — Someone who is ambidextrous can use both their right hand and their left hand equally skilfully.
- ambrettolide — a colorless liquid, C 16 H 28 O 2 , having a strong musky odor, used as a fixative in the manufacture of perfume.
- americanized — If someone is Americanized, they do things in a way that is typical of the United States.
- androcentric — having or regarding man or the male sex as central or primary
- androgenesis — a type of reproduction in insects and plants involving the development of an embryo that contains only paternal chromosomes
- androgenetic — related to androgenesis
- androgenized — Simple past tense and past participle of androgenize.
- angst-ridden — characterized by a feeling of dread or anxiety
- animadverted — Simple past tense and past participle of animadvert.
- animadverter — a person who expresses his or her opinion without fear of criticism or rebuke
- antemeridian — before noon; in the morning
- anteprandial — before dinner
- antherozooid — Alternative form of antherozoid.
- antiandrogen — (steroid, pharmacology) Any substance that inhibits the release or the biological effects of an androgen.
- antideuteron — the antimatter counterpart to the deuteron.
- antidiuretic — (of a hormone, treatment, etc) acting on the kidneys to control water excretion
- antihydrogen — hydrogen in which the nucleus is an antiproton with an orbiting positron
- antiperiodic — efficacious against recurring attacks of a disease
- antipredator — discouraging or protecting against predators
- aperiodicity — not periodic; irregular.
- apostle bird — a gregarious grey-and-brown Australian nest-building bird, Struthidea cinerea
- appendicular — relating to an appendage or appendicle
- applied arts — arts that are put to practical use
- apprehending — Present participle of apprehend.
- appropriated — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- approximated — near or approaching a certain state, condition, goal, or standard.
- aramid fiber — a fiber having resistance to high temperatures and great strength, formed from an aramid and used in materials for bulletproof vests and radial tires.
- archdiocesan — Relating to an archdiocese.
- archdioceses — Plural form of archdiocese.
- archiannelid — (zoology) Any member of the Archiannelida.
- arfvedsonite — a type of hornblende with the composition Na3(Fe,Mg)4FeSi8O22(OH)2
- arrival date — Your arrival date is the date that you are expected to come to a hotel or other location.
- arsenic acid — a white poisonous soluble crystalline solid used in the manufacture of arsenates and insecticides. Formula: H3AsO4
- arseniureted — combined with arsenic
- art director — a person responsible for the sets and costumes in a film
- arterialized — Simple past tense and past participle of arterialize.
- artiodactyle — (zoology) One of the Artiodactyla, a group of ungulates.
- auctioneered — Simple past tense and past participle of auctioneer.
- autodiallers — Plural form of autodialler.
- award-winner — person or thing that wins an award
- bacteria bed — a layer of sand or gravel used to expose sewage effluent, in its final stages, to air and the action of microorganisms
- bactericidal — any substance capable of killing bacteria.
- bactericides — Plural form of bactericide.
- bacteriocide — Alternative form of bactericide.
- baker island — an island in the central Pacific near the equator, belonging to the U.S. 1 sq. mi. (2.6 sq. km).
- bandaranaike — Chandrika
- banderillero — a bullfighter's assistant who sticks banderillas into the bull
- bandjermasin — a seaport on the S coast of Borneo, in Indonesia.
- barium oxide — a white or yellowish-white poisonous heavy powder used esp as a dehydrating agent. Formula: BaO