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14-letter words containing f, o, l, d, i

  • non-diffusible — capable of being diffused.
  • norfolk island — an island in the S Pacific between New Caledonia and New Zealand: a territory of Australia. 13 sq. mi. (34 sq. km).
  • off-line world — (jargon)   A die-hard nethead term for non-computer-related experience. See also big room.
  • old franconian — the Franconian language before 1100; Frankish.
  • old-field colt — catch-colt (def 2).
  • opposite field — the opposite part of the outfield in relation to the batter, as left field for a right-handed batter.
  • over-fulfilled — to carry out, or bring to realization, as a prophecy or promise.
  • oversimplified — simplified to the point of distortion or error
  • oxford english — that form of the received pronunciation of English supposed to be typical of Oxford University and regarded by many as affected or pretentious
  • ozone-friendly — Ozone-friendly chemicals, products, or technology do not cause harm to the ozone layer.
  • potter's field — a piece of ground reserved as a burial place for strangers and the friendless poor. Matt. 27:7.
  • pride of place — the highest or most outstanding position; first place.
  • revolving fund — any loan fund intended to be maintained by the repayment of past loans.
  • school of mind — (in Chinese philosophy) a Neo-Confucian school asserting the original unity of all things, to be grasped through the perfect attainment of jen.
  • self-adulation — excessive devotion to someone; servile flattery.
  • self-appointed — chosen by oneself to act in a certain capacity or to fulfill a certain function, especially pompously or self-righteously: a self-appointed guardian of the public's morals.
  • self-conceited — an excessively favorable opinion of oneself, one's abilities, etc.; vanity.
  • self-confident — realistic confidence in one's own judgment, ability, power, etc.
  • self-contained — containing in oneself or itself all that is necessary; independent.
  • self-deception — the act or fact of deceiving oneself.
  • self-diagnosis — the diagnosis of one's own malady or illness.
  • self-diffusion — act of diffusing; state of being diffused.
  • self-direction — the act or an instance of directing.
  • self-disclosed — to make known; reveal or uncover: to disclose a secret.
  • self-discovery — process of understanding oneself
  • self-dominance — rule; control; authority; ascendancy.
  • self-exploited — to utilize, especially for profit; turn to practical account: to exploit a business opportunity.
  • self-glorified — to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.
  • self-induction — the process by which an electromotive force is induced in a circuit by a varying current in that circuit.
  • self-laudation — an act or instance of lauding; encomium; tribute.
  • self-motivated — initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity without another's prodding or supervision.
  • self-parodying — given to or involving self-parody
  • self-recording — recording automatically, as an instrument.
  • sodium sulfate — a white, crystalline, water-soluble solid, Na 2 SO 4 , used chiefly in the manufacture of dyes, soaps, detergents, glass, and ceramic glazes.
  • sodium sulfide — a yellow or brick-red, crystalline, deliquescent, water-soluble solid, Na 2 S, used chiefly in the manufacture of dyes, soaps, and rubber, as a depilatory for leather, and in the flotation of powdered lead and copper ores.
  • sodium sulfite — a white, crystalline, water-soluble solid, Na 2 SO 3 , used chiefly as a food preservative, as a bleaching agent, and as a developer in photography.
  • solidification — to make solid; make into a hard or compact mass; change from a liquid or gaseous to a solid form.
  • sulfantimonide — any compound containing an antimonide and a sulfide.
  • sulfur dioxide — a colorless, nonflammable, water-soluble, suffocating gas, SO 2 , formed when sulfur burns: used chiefly in the manufacture of chemicals such as sulfuric acid, in preserving fruits and vegetables, and in bleaching, disinfecting, and fumigating.
  • sulfurous acid — a colorless liquid, H 2 SO 3 , having a suffocating odor, obtained by dissolving sulfur dioxide in water, known mainly by its salts, which are sulfites: used chiefly in organic synthesis and as a bleach.
  • tin difluoride — stannous fluoride.
  • traffic holdup — a temporary stoppage in the flow of traffic where a number of vehicles are obstructed and unable to move
  • underinflation — the lack of sufficient air pressure
  • url forwarding — URL redirection
  • well-confirmed — made certain as to truth, accuracy, validity, availability, etc.: confirmed reports of new fighting at the front; confirmed reservations on the three o'clock flight to Denver.
  • well-fashioned — a prevailing custom or style of dress, etiquette, socializing, etc.: the latest fashion in dresses.
  • well-fortified — to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.
  • wind deflector — an accessory that can be fitted to parts of a vehicle that are often open when driving, such as windows and sunroofs, to prevent the driver and passengers being buffeted by wind as well as reducing noise and keeping out flying debris
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