12-letter words containing g, e, t, i
- antiandrogen — (steroid, pharmacology) Any substance that inhibits the release or the biological effects of an androgen.
- antiestrogen — any of several major female sex hormones produced primarily by the ovarian follicles of female mammals, capable of inducing estrus, developing and maintaining secondary female sex characteristics, and preparing the uterus for the reception of a fertilized egg: used, especially in synthetic form, as a component of oral contraceptives, in certain cancer treatments, and in other therapies.
- antigenicity — the quality or extent of being antigenic
- antigropelos — waterproof leggings used to protect against mud
- antihydrogen — hydrogen in which the nucleus is an antiproton with an orbiting positron
- antilegomena — the books of the New Testament which have been excluded from the canon of Scripture
- antimagnetic — of or constructed of a material that does not acquire permanent magnetism when exposed to a magnetic field
- antioncogene — (genetics) Any gene that suppresses the formation of tumours.
- antireligion — opposed to religion
- antispending — opposed to excessive governmental spending
- apothegmatic — Relating to, or in the manner of, an apothegm; sententious; pithy.
- appertaining — to belong as a part, right, possession, attribute, etc.; pertain or relate (usually followed by to): privileges that appertain to members of the royal family.
- appetisingly — Alternative spelling of appetizingly.
- appetizingly — in an appetizing way
- apple blight — an aphid, Eriosoma lanigera, that is covered with a powdery waxy secretion and infests apple trees
- appreciating — to be grateful or thankful for: They appreciated his thoughtfulness.
- apprenticing — Present participle of apprentice.
- apprentisage — Obsolete form of apprenticeage.
- arbitrageurs — Plural form of arbitrageur.
- archegoniate — having archegonia
- archeologist — archaeology.
- architecting — a person who engages in the profession of architecture.
- arming chest — a chest for holding armor and weapons.
- arpeggiation — the writing, playing or singing of arpeggios
- arraignments — Plural form of arraignment.
- arteriograms — Plural form of arteriogram.
- ascertaining — to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine: to ascertain the facts.
- assemblagist — a creative person or artist who is skilled in putting together works of art based on assemblage
- asseverating — Present participle of asseverate.
- astigmatizer — a cylindrical lens used in a rangefinder to draw out the point image of a point source into a line.
- astigmometer — an apparatus for measuring the degree of astigmatism.
- astigmoscope — astigmatoscope.
- astringently — In the manner of an astringent.
- atheological — having an aversion or resistance to theology
- augmentation — the act of augmenting or the state of being augmented
- augmentative — tending or able to augment
- babingtonite — a rare, slightly magnetic, black or dark green silicate mineral, Ca2Fe2Si5O14OH, found in cavities in volcanic rock
- bacteriology — Bacteriology is the science and the study of bacteria.
- baking sheet — A baking sheet is a flat piece of metal on which you bake foods such as biscuits or pies in an oven.
- bantamweight — A bantamweight is a boxer who weighs between 51 and 53.5 kilograms, or a wrestler who weighs between 52 and 57 kilograms. A bantamweight is heavier than a flyweight but lighter than a featherweight.
- basic weight — basis weight.
- basis weight — the weight in pounds of a ream of paper of a basic size, usually 25 × 38 inches (63 × 96 cm) for book stock, 17 × 22 inches (43 × 55 cm) for writing stock, and 20 × 26 inches (50 × 66 cm) for cover stock.
- basketmaking — The construction of baskets, especially by traditional means.
- bathypelagic — of, relating to, or inhabiting the lower depths of the ocean between approximately 1000 and 4000 metres
- batting cage — a screen with three sides and a top, in which batters practice: it keeps missed and fouled pitches within its enclosure
- be expecting — to be pregnant
- be one thing — You can say that the first of two ideas, actions, or situations is one thing when you want to contrast it with a second idea, action, or situation and emphasize that the second one is much more difficult, important, or extreme.
- beacon light — a light signal for shipping
- bear-baiting — (formerly) an entertainment in which dogs attacked and enraged a chained bear
- beggar-ticks — any of various plants, such as the bur marigold and tick trefoil, having fruits or seeds that cling to clothing, fur, etc