10-letter words containing e, c, t, a, s, i
- speciation — the formation of new species as a result of geographic, physiological, anatomical, or behavioral factors that prevent previously interbreeding populations from breeding with each other.
- spectating — to participate as a spectator, as at a horse race.
- spectatrix — a female spectator
- spermaceti — a pearly white, waxy, translucent solid, obtained from the oil in the head of the sperm whale: used chiefly in cosmetics and candles, and as an emollient.
- spiculated — covered with spicules or needle-like
- spiflicate — to destroy; annihilate
- split cane — bamboo split into strips of triangular section, tapered, and glued to form a stiff but flexible hexagonal rod: used, esp formerly, for making fishing rods
- stalactite — a deposit, usually of calcium carbonate, shaped like an icicle, hanging from the roof of a cave or the like, and formed by the dripping of percolating calcareous water.
- stenopaeic — pertaining to or containing a narrow slit or minute opening: a stenopeic device to aid vision after eye surgery.
- sterically — of or relating to the spatial relationships of atoms in a molecule.
- sternalgic — relating to or having sternalgia
- stickybeak — a busybody; meddler.
- strategics — strategy (def 1).
- subarticle — an article that forms part of a larger or main article
- subcabinet — a group of advisers ranking below the cabinet level, chosen by a chief executive usually from members of the various executive departments.
- subdialect — a division of a larger dialect
- subhepatic — of or relating to the liver.
- sublattice — a set of elements of a lattice, in which each subset of two elements has a least upper bound and a greatest lower bound contained in the given set.
- supplicate — to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
- switchable — a slender, flexible shoot, rod, etc., used especially in whipping or disciplining.
- switchgear — switching equipment used in an electric power station.
- syndicated — a group of individuals or organizations combined or making a joint effort to undertake some specific duty or carry out specific transactions or negotiations: The local furniture store is individually owned, but is part of a buying syndicate.
- systematic — having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
- taperstick — a candlestick designed to hold tapers.
- tapescript — a recording of the spoken word on tape or a transcript of this
- teichopsia — a temporary visual impairment associated with migraine
- telematics — the branch of science concerned with the use of technological devices to transmit information over long distances
- telesmatic — relating to a telesm
- tesla coil — an air-core transformer used to produce high voltages of high-frequency alternating currents.
- testicular — of or relating to the testes.
- tetrabasic — (of an acid) having four atoms of hydrogen replaceable by basic atoms or groups.
- tetrasemic — equal to four short syllables
- tetrastich — a strophe, stanza, or poem consisting of four lines.
- texas city — a city in SE Texas, on Galveston Bay.
- tiliaceous — belonging to the Tiliaceae, the linden family of plants.
- tipsy cake — a kind of trifle made from a sponge cake soaked with white wine or sherry and decorated with almonds and crystallized fruit
- tossicated — drunk or intoxicated; confused
- tracheitis — inflammation of the trachea.
- transcribe — to make a written copy, especially a typewritten copy, of (dictated material, notes taken during a lecture, or other spoken material).
- transgenic — of, relating to, or containing a gene or genes transferred from another species: transgenic mice.
- transience — transient state or quality.
- transiency — transient state or quality.
- tricostate — having three ribs, costae, or raised lines.
- trisulcate — having three grooves or furrows
- true basic — (language) A compiled BASIC, by John Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz, requiring no line numbers.
- tsarevitch — the son of a czar.
- unicostate — having only one costa, rib, or ridge.
- usucapient — (of property) in possession of: occupying
- vasoactive — of or relating to a substance, drug, or event that changes the diameter of a blood vessel.
- vesication — to raise vesicles or blisters on; blister.