8-letter words containing e, n, c
- cunjevoi — an aroid plant, Alocasia macrorrhiza, of tropical Asia and Australia, cultivated for its edible rhizome
- curarine — an alkaloid extracted from curare, used as a muscle relaxant in surgery. Formula: C19H26ON2
- currency — The money used in a particular country is referred to as its currency.
- currents — Plural form of current.
- curtness — rudely brief in speech or abrupt in manner.
- cuteness — attractive, especially in a dainty way; pleasingly pretty: a cute child; a cute little apartment.
- cutinize — to become or cause to become covered or impregnated with cutin
- cutlines — Plural form of cutline.
- cutscene — (in computer games) a scene that develops the story line and is often shown on completion of a certain level, or when the player’s character dies.
- cuxhaven — a port in NW Germany, at the mouth of the River Elbe. Pop: 52 876 (2003 est)
- cyanates — Plural form of cyanate.
- cyaneous — deep blue; cerulean.
- cyanides — Plural form of cyanide.
- cyanines — Plural form of cyanine.
- cyanogen — an extremely poisonous colourless flammable gas with an almond-like odour: has been used in chemical warfare. Formula: (CN)2
- cyanosed — (pathology) Afflicted with cyanosis.
- cyanuret — cyanide
- cybering — Present participle of cyber.
- cyclamen — A cyclamen is a plant with white, pink, or red flowers.
- cyclones — Plural form of cyclone.
- cylinder — A cylinder is an object with flat circular ends and long straight sides.
- cymogene — a mixture of volatile flammable hydrocarbons, mainly butane, obtained in the distillation of petroleum
- cynanche — any disease of the throat characterized by inflammation and swelling
- cynewulf — ?8th century ad, Anglo-Saxon poet; author of Juliana, The Ascension, Elene, and The Fates of the Apostles
- cynosure — a person or thing that attracts notice, esp because of its brilliance or beauty
- cyrenaic — (in the ancient world) of or relating to the city of Cyrene or the territory of Cyrenaica
- cysteine — a sulphur-containing amino acid, present in proteins, that oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine. Formula: HSCH2CH(NH2)COOH
- cytidine — a nucleoside formed by the condensation of cytosine and ribose
- cytisine — a toxic alkaloid found in several species of plants, similar in molecular structure to nicotine
- cytogeny — (biology) cell production or development; cytogenesis.
- cytokine — any of various proteins, secreted by cells, that carry signals to neighbouring cells. Cytokines include interferon
- cytosine — a white crystalline pyrimidine occurring in nucleic acids; 6-amino-2-hydroxy pyrimidine. Formula: C4H5N3O
- czarevna — the daughter of a czar of Russia
- d-notice — an official notice sent to newspapers, prohibiting the publication of certain security information
- daemonic — inspired as if by a demon, indwelling spirit, or genius.
- daliance — Obsolete spelling of dalliance.
- dancerly — characteristic of or moving like a dancer; having the skills or physique of a dancer.
- dancette — an ornamental zigzag, as in a molding.
- dancetty — having a zigzag pattern
- de-icing — the activity of removing ice or preventing its formation
- deaconed — Simple past tense and past participle of deacon.
- deaconry — the office or status of a deacon
- debounce — To remove the small ripple of current that forms when a mechanical switch is pushed in an electrical circuit and makes a series of short contacts.
- debrecen — a city in E Hungary: seat of the revolutionary government of 1849. Pop: 205 881 (2003 est)
- decadent — If you say that a person or society is decadent, you think that they have low moral standards and are interested mainly in pleasure.
- decagons — Plural form of decagon.
- decaling — a specially prepared paper bearing a picture or design for transfer to wood, metal, glass, etc.
- decanoic — Of or pertaining to decanoic acid or its derivatives; capric.
- decanted — to pour (wine or other liquid) gently so as not to disturb the sediment.
- decanter — A decanter is a glass container that you use for serving wine, sherry, or port.