15-letter words containing e, x, c, r
- lex non scripta — unwritten law; common law.
- lexicographical — the writing, editing, or compiling of dictionaries.
- matrix bar code — a type of 2D bar code that stores data in a matrix of geometrically shaped dark and light cells that represent bits. See also QR code.
- matrix compiler — Early matrix computations on UNIVAC. Sammet 1969, p.642.
- matrix sentence — Linguistics. a sentence in which another sentence is embedded: In The man who called is waiting, The man is waiting is a matrix sentence.
- microextraction — (chemistry) A technique used to extract small amounts of material from a mixture.
- microsoft excel — (tool) A spreadsheet program from Microsoft, part of their Microsoft Office suite of productivity tools for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh. Excel is probably the most widely used spreadsheet in the world.
- muscle relaxant — A muscle relaxant is any drug which relaxes muscles and may be used to treat muscle spasms and muscle pain.
- neurotoxicology — the science that deals with the effects of poisons on the nervous system.
- non-exculpatory — tending to clear from a charge of fault or guilt.
- orestes complex — Psychoanalysis. an unconscious desire of a son to kill his mother.
- over-complexity — the state or quality of being complex; intricacy: the complexity of urban life.
- over-excitement — to excite too much.
- over-extraction — an act or instance of extracting: the extraction of a molar.
- overexpectation — excessive expectation
- oxygen cylinder — a metal cylinder containing oxygen under pressure
- oxytetracycline — a dull-yellow, crystalline antibiotic powder, C 2 2 H 2 4 N 2 O 9 , produced by Streptomyces rimosus, used chiefly in treating infections caused by streptococci, staphylococci, Gram-negative bacilli, rickettsiae, and certain protozoans and viruses.
- peak experience — a high point in the life of a self-actualizer, during which the person feels ecstatic and more alive and whole than is usual.
- peroxysulphuric — as in peroxysulphuric acid
- pixels per inch — (unit, graphics) (ppi) The unit used to measure resolution of a bitmap display or video input device.
- polycarboxylate — a salt or ester of a polycarboxylic acid. Polycarboxylate esters are used in certain detergents
- post-experience — a particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something: My encounter with the bear in the woods was a frightening experience.
- recontextualize — to contextualize (something) again
- secondary xylem — xylem derived from the cambium during secondary growth.
- sex chromosomes — a chromosome, differing in shape or function from other chromosomes, that determines the sex of an individual.
- superexcellence — extreme or supreme excellence; the quality of being superexcellent
- superexcitation — the act of exciting.
- tax certificate — a document issued to the purchaser of property sold for unpaid taxes attesting to the holder's right to eventual receipt of the title deed.
- text processing — the handling of alphabetic characters by a computer
- textus receptus — a text of a work that is generally accepted as being genuine or original.
- the crucifixion — the crucifying of Christ at Calvary, regarded by Christians as the culminating redemptive act of his ministry
- thyroid extract — the powdered preparation made from the thyroid gland of certain animals, used to treat hypothyroidism
- unprotected sex — an act of sexual intercourse or sodomy performed without the use of a condom, thus involving the risk of sexually transmitted diseases
- user experience — Digital Technology. the perception and response of a person toward design elements of software or digital media while interacting with it. Abbreviation: UX.
- work experience — temporary job placement
- xerographically — In a xerographic way; by xerography.
- your-excellency — (usually initial capital letter). Also, Excellence. a title of honor given to certain high officials, as governors, ambassadors, and Roman Catholic bishops and archbishops (preceded by his, your, etc.).
- zirconium oxide — Chemistry. a white, heavy, amorphous, odorless and tasteless, infusible, water-insoluble powder, ZrO 2 , used chiefly as a pigment for paints, an abrasive, and in the manufacture of refractory crucibles.