15-letter words containing g, o, e, t, y
- electromyograms — Plural form of electromyogram.
- electromyograph — A device used in electromyography to generate electromyograms.
- electrorheology — the study of the flow of fluids under the influence of electric fields
- entomologically — In terms of entomology.
- erythromelalgia — A rare neurovascular peripheral pain disorder in which blood vessels, usually in the lower extremities or hands, are episodically blocked, then become hyperemic and inflamed.
- ethnomusicology — The study of the music of different cultures, especially non-Western ones.
- ethnopsychology — The scientific study of psychological concepts as they exist across different ethnic groups.
- ethylene glycol — a colorless, viscous liquid, HOCH2CH2OH, used as an antifreeze, as a solvent, in resins, etc.
- fairy godfather — a kindly sponsor or guardian; godfather.
- fairy godmother — a kindly sponsor or guardian; godmother.
- flying fortress — a heavy bomber, the B-17, with four radial piston engines, widely used over Europe and the Mediterranean by the U.S. Air Force in World War II.
- food technology — a branch of technology that is involved in the production of food
- fortysomethings — Plural form of fortysomething.
- gaia hypothesis — a model of the earth as a self-regulating organism, advanced as an alternative to a mechanistic model.
- gated community — a group of houses or apartment buildings protected by gates, walls, or other security measures.
- gene technology — manipulation of DNA
- geodetic survey — a land area survey in which the curvature of the surface of the earth is taken into account.
- geomagnetically — In a geomagnetic way; through geomagnetism.
- geostrophically — By means of, or in terms of, geostrophy.
- geotectonically — from a geotectonic point of view
- get any good of — to handle to good effect
- gloucester city — a city in W New Jersey, on the Delaware River.
- go by the board — If something goes by the board, it is rejected or ignored, or is no longer possible.
- goody two shoes — a goody-goody.
- goody two-shoes — goody-goody
- goody-two-shoes — a goody-goody.
- governmentality — (sociology) The organized practices (mentalities, rationalities, and techniques) through which subjects are governed and influenced.
- grandiloquently — speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic.
- great south bay — an Atlantic Ocean inlet, between the S shore of Long Island and Fire Island and other barrier islands. 45 miles (72 km) long.
- great synagogue — (according to Jewish tradition) a council of 120 members, established by Ezra, that directed the Jews chiefly in religious matters, c450–c200 b.c., and made significant contributions to the Jewish liturgy and Bible.
- greenbottle fly — any of several metallic-green blowflies, as Phaenicia sericata.
- griffith-joyner — Florence, known as Flojo. 1959–98, US sprinter, winner of two gold medals at the 1988 Olympic Games
- gyrostabilizers — Plural form of gyrostabilizer.
- hair hygrometer — a hygrometer actuated by the changes in length of a strand of human hair brought about by changes in the relative humidity.
- hedge your bets — play it safe, lessen a risk
- hemiglossectomy — (surgery) The surgical removal of a portion of the tongue.
- heterogeneously — different in kind; unlike; incongruous.
- high technology — any technology requiring the most sophisticated scientific equipment and advanced engineering techniques, as microelectronics, data processing, genetic engineering, or telecommunications (opposed to low technology).
- holiday cottage — a cottage used for accommodation for a family, couple, etc, on holiday
- honey tangerine — a citrus fruit with a deep-orange pulp, formed by crossing a tangerine and a sweet orange hybrid; Murcott
- humphrey bogart — Humphrey (DeForest) ("Bogie"or"Bogey") 1899–57, U.S. motion-picture actor.
- hydrometallurgy — the technique or process of extracting metals at ordinary temperatures by leaching ore with liquid solvents.
- hyetometrograph — an instrument used to record rainfall
- hypergalactosis — an abnormally large secretion of milk.
- hypoventilating — Present participle of hypoventilate.
- ignition system — the system in an internal-combustion engine that produces the spark to ignite the mixture of fuel and air: includes the battery, ignition coil, distributor, spark plugs, and associated switches and wiring.
- interrogatingly — So as to interrogate; with urgent or bullying questioning.
- interrogatively — In an interrogative manner; by means of a question.
- isotope geology — the study and application of stable and radioactive isotopes to geological processes and their time scales
- kinesthesiology — The medical and therapeutic study of the movement of muscles and joints.