15-letter words containing e, g, l, s, t
- correcting lens — a thin lens used to correct spherical aberration introduced by the spherical mirror in certain optical systems
- counterflashing — (construction) Formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
- crisis theology — a neoorthodox theology, advocated by Karl Barth and others, emphasizing the absolute necessity of faith and divine revelation in transcending the personal crisis, common to all humankind, that arises from the contradictions inherent in human nature and in the social order.
- crustaceologist — One who studies crustaceology.
- crystal healing — (in alternative therapy) the use of the supposed power of crystals to affect the human energy field
- cycling clothes — special clothes, such as lycra shorts, suitable for cycling in
- cytomegalovirus — a virus of the herpes virus family that may cause serious disease in patients whose immune systems are compromised
- dephlogisticate — to reduce or remove inflammation from
- dermatoglyphics — the lines forming a skin pattern, esp on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
- descaling agent — something intended for use removing limescale from something such as a tap, kettle or coffee machine.
- digestive gland — any gland having ducts that pour secretions into the digestive tract, as the salivary glands, liver, and pancreas.
- dinoflagellates — Plural form of dinoflagellate.
- disconcertingly — disturbing to one's composure or self-possession; upsetting, discomfiting.
- disenchantingly — In a disenchanting manner.
- disentanglement — Removal of, or extrication from twists, tangles, complications or confusion.
- disestablishing — Present participle of disestablish.
- dishearteningly — In a disheartening manner.
- distinguishable — to mark off as different (often followed by from or by): He was distinguished from the other boys by his height.
- distress signal — a signal used, or designed to be used, by persons in peril, for the purpose of summoning aid, indicating their position, etc., as a radio code sign, aerial flare, flag hoist, or the like. Compare distress call (def 1).
- double stopping — playing two notes or parts simultaneously on a string instrument
- dr. strangelove — a person, especially a military or government official, who advocates initiating nuclear warfare.
- duelling pistol — one of a pair of identical pistols made specifically for use in duels
- dysteleological — Of or pertaining to dysteleology.
- east longmeadow — a city in SW Massachusetts.
- ecotoxicologist — One who studies ecotoxicology.
- eddystone light — lighthouse on dangerous rocks (Eddystone Rocks) just off the SE coast of Cornwall, in the English Channel
- elections judge — someone who oversees an election
- electromyograms — Plural form of electromyogram.
- electrosurgical — Relating to electrosurgery.
- endocrinologist — A person who is skilled at, or practices endocrinology.
- epidemiologists — Plural form of epidemiologist.
- epistemological — Of or pertaining to epistemology or theory of knowledge, as a field of study.
- estates general — States-General (sense 1)
- estuary english — a variety of standard British English in which the pronunciation reflects various features characteristic of London and the Southeast of England
- ethnolinguistic — Of or pertaining to ethnolinguistics.
- ethnomusicology — The study of the music of different cultures, especially non-Western ones.
- ethnopsychology — The scientific study of psychological concepts as they exist across different ethnic groups.
- everlastingness — The state or quality of being everlasting.
- extension light — a light on the end of a length of cable
- extralinguistic — Outside the realm of linguistics.
- feast of lights — Hanukkah.
- fetal diagnosis — prenatal determination of genetic or chemical abnormalities in a fetus, esp by amniocentesis
- fibrocartilages — Plural form of fibrocartilage.
- first gentleman — (often initial capital letters) the husband of the U.S. president or a current governor or mayor.
- flight of ideas — a rapid flow of thought, manifested by accelerated speech with abrupt changes from topic to topic: a symptom of some mental illnesses, especially manic disorder.
- flight sergeant — a noncommissioned officer in the Royal Air Force junior in rank to a master aircrew
- floating screed — Building Trades. screed (def 3).
- flying buttress — a segmental arch transmitting an outward and downward thrust to a solid buttress that through its inertia transforms the thrust into a vertical one.
- flying fortress — a heavy bomber, the B-17, with four radial piston engines, widely used over Europe and the Mediterranean by the U.S. Air Force in World War II.
- fringe festival — an unofficial, often unconventional, arts festival that is associated with another, larger festival