12-letter words containing e, r, y, t, h, o
- non-hydrated — chemically combined with water in its molecular form.
- northern spy — an American variety of red-striped apple that ripens in autumn or early winter.
- noteworthily — worthy of notice or attention; notable; remarkable: a noteworthy addition to our collection of rare books.
- nychthemeron — a twenty-four hour span that includes a night and a day
- octahedrally — in an octahedral manner
- oophorectomy — the operation of removing one or both ovaries; ovariectomy.
- orchestrally — In an orchestral manner.
- orchidectomy — orchiectomy.
- ortho-xylene — Chemistry. a clear, colorless, poisonous, flammable liquid, C 8 H 10 , the ortho isomer of xylene: used chiefly in the synthesis of phthalic anhydride.
- otherworldly — of, relating to, or devoted to another world, as the world of imagination or the world to come.
- oyster shell — oyster's hard outer covering
- oyster white — a slightly grayish white; off-white.
- pentahydroxy — (of a molecule) containing five hydroxyl groups.
- pericynthion — the point at which a spacecraft launched from earth into a lunar orbit is nearest the moon
- petroglyphic — relating to or having the characteristics of a petroglyph or carving made in rock
- petrophysics — the analysis of the constitution and characteristics of rocks
- phanerophyte — a tree or shrub that bears its perennating buds more than 25 cm above the level of the soil
- phenocrystic — relating to a phenocryst
- photopolymer — a polymer or plastic that undergoes a change in physical or chemical properties when exposed to light.
- phototherapy — treatment of disease, especially of the skin, by means of light rays.
- phreatophyte — a long-rooted plant that absorbs its water from the water table or the soil above it.
- phrontistery — a place or establishment for thinking, studying, or learning
- phytographer — a botanist involved with plant description
- phytohormone — hormone (def 3).
- phytotherapy — the use of plants and plant products for medicinal purposes
- polyurethane — a thermoplastic polymer containing the group NHCOO: used for padding and insulation in furniture, clothing, and packaging, and in the manufacture of resins for adhesives, elastomers, and fillers.
- praiseworthy — deserving of praise; laudable: a praiseworthy motive.
- prepsychotic — exhibiting behavior that indicates the approach of a psychotic reaction.
- proof theory — (logic) The branch of logic describing procedures for combining logical statements to show, by a series of truth-preserving transformations, that one statement is a consequence of some other statement or group of statements.
- protosynthex — A query system for English text.
- psychometric — Psychology. psychometrics.
- psychrometer — an instrument for determining atmospheric humidity by the reading of two thermometers, the bulb of one being kept moist and ventilated.
- psychrometry — the employment of the psychrometer.
- pteridophyte — any plant of the division Pteridophyta, characterized by vascular tissue and differentiation into root, stem, and leaves, comprising the ferns, horsetails, and club mosses.
- pyonephritis — suppurative inflammation of the kidney.
- pyritohedral — of or relating to a pyritohedron
- pyritohedron — a crystal form of 12 pentagonal faces.
- pyrocatechol — catechol.
- pyromorphite — a mineral, lead chlorophosphate, Pb 5 P 3 O 1 2 Cl, occurring in crystalline and massive forms, and of a green, yellow, or brown color; green lead ore: a minor ore of lead.
- pyrophyllite — Mineralogy. a phyllosilicate, AlSi 2 O 5 (OH), usually having a white or greenish color, and occurring in either foliated or compact masses, the latter variety being used like soapstone.
- pyrosulphate — any salt of pyrosulphuric acid
- pyrotechnics — the art of making fireworks.
- pyrotechnist — a person skilled in pyrotechnics, especially in the manufacture or use of fireworks.
- radiotherapy — treatment of disease by means of x-rays or of radioactive substances.
- reality show — A reality show is a type of television program that aims to show how ordinary people behave in everyday life, or in situations, often created by the program makers, which are intended to represent everyday life.
- reupholstery — the materials used to cushion and cover furniture.
- rhetorically — used for, belonging to, or concerned with mere style or effect.
- rheumatology — the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases.
- rhythmometer — a type of metronome that gives or marks the beat or time in musical movements
- rhythmopoeia — the art or process of composing, for example, music or poetry rhythmically