13-letter words containing e, r, c, t, i
- bacteriologic — a branch of microbiology dealing with the identification, study, and cultivation of bacteria and with their applications in medicine, agriculture, industry, and biotechnology.
- bacteriolysin — an antibody which, when it combines with bacterial cells, causes lysis of those cells, thus destroying them
- bacteriolysis — the destruction or disintegration of bacteria
- bacteriolytic — disintegration or dissolution of bacteria.
- bacteriophage — a virus that is parasitic in a bacterium and multiplies within its host, which is destroyed when the new viruses are released
- bacteriophagy — the action of a bacteriophage
- bacterioscopy — the examination of bacteria with a microscope.
- bacteriostats — Plural form of bacteriostat.
- bacteriotoxin — any toxin that kills bacteria
- bacterization — subjection to bacterial action
- banister back — a back of a chair or the like, usually having semicircular spindles between the top rail and the cross rail or seat.
- barber's itch — any of various fungal infections of the bearded portion of the neck and face
- baritone clef — an F clef locating F below middle C on the third line of the staff.
- barytocalcite — a mineral, double carbonate of calcium and barium, CaCO 3 ⋅BaCO 3 , usually found in veins of lead minerals.
- bass clarinet — a clarinet with the lowest range, in the octave below the B-flat clarinet
- battlecruiser — A large warship of a type built in the early 20th century, carrying similar armament to a battleship but faster and more lightly armored.
- behavioristic — the theory or doctrine that human or animal psychology can be accurately studied only through the examination and analysis of objectively observable and quantifiable behavioral events, in contrast with subjective mental states.
- best practice — Best practice is the way of running a business or providing a service that is recognized as correct or most effective.
- beta particle — a high-speed electron or positron emitted by a nucleus during radioactive decay or nuclear fission
- bibliothecary — a librarian
- bidirectional — (of a printhead) capable of printing from left to right and from right to left
- bioelectrical — relating to electrical current generated by biological activity
- bioenergetics — the study of energy transformations in living organisms and systems
- birectangular — having two right angles.
- birthday cake — a special cake eaten at a birthday party
- biscuit bread — biscuits or a biscuit: I like biscuit bread more than corn bread for supper.
- biscuit-fired — (of a ceramic object) fired to harden the body.
- bits per inch — (unit) (BPI) A measure of the recording density of a magnetic tape or disk.
- brace and bit — a hand tool for boring holes, consisting of a cranked handle into which a drilling bit is inserted
- break the ice — to relieve shyness or reserve, esp between strangers
- bromocriptine — a dopamine agonist drug which blocks the release of prolactin from the pituitary gland, used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease
- bureaucratism — an official of a bureaucracy.
- bureaucratist — a believer in bureaucracy
- bureaucratize — to administer by or transform into a bureaucracy
- butcher knife — a large, very sharp knife for cutting or trimming meat.
- butcher linen — a strong, heavy fabric made of rayon or rayon and cotton with a linen finish, constructed in plain weave.
- butter cookie — Cookery. a plain cookie whose chief ingredients are butter, flour, and sugar.
- by contraries — contrary to what is expected
- byte compiler — byte-code compiler
- cabinet maker — A cabinet maker is a person who makes high-quality wooden furniture.
- cabinet-maker — a person who makes fine furniture and other woodwork.
- cabinetmakers — Plural form of cabinetmaker.
- cafe curtains — short, straight curtains, esp. for covering the lower part of a window, hung from a rod by means of sliding rings
- cairn terrier — a small rough-haired breed of terrier originally from Scotland
- called strike — a pitch not swung at by a batter but ruled a strike by the umpire.
- calorifacient — (of foods) producing heat.
- camel cricket — cave cricket.
- cancellariate — the office of chancellor
- candlelighter — a person whose task it is to light candles
- candy striper — a volunteer worker in a hospital