15-letter words containing h, a, t, r, i, c
- arithmetic mean — an average value of a set of integers, terms, or quantities, expressed as their sum divided by their number
- asiatic cholera — cholera (def 1).
- astrophysically — from an astrophysical point of view
- astrophysicists — Plural form of astrophysicist.
- at short notice — Notice is used in expressions such as 'at short notice', 'at a moment's notice' or 'at twenty-four hours' notice', to indicate that something can or must be done within a short period of time.
- atherosclerosis — a degenerative disease of the arteries characterized by patchy thickening of the inner lining of the arterial walls, caused by deposits of fatty material; a form of arteriosclerosis
- atherosclerotic — Of, pertaining to, or afflicted with atherosclerosis.
- athletic sports — sports, esp track and field events, in which athleticism is required
- atmospherically — pertaining to, existing in, or consisting of the atmosphere: atmospheric vapors.
- automorphically — in an automorphic manner
- autorhythmicity — The quality of being autorhythmic, or generating its own rhythm, as for example the cells of the cardiac muscle do.
- autotrophically — through an autotrophic process
- back-scratching — a reciprocal exchange of favors, aid, or compliments
- baconian theory — the theory attributing the authorship of Shakespeare's plays to Francis Bacon.
- bacterial ghost — a bacterial cell that is emptied and filled artificially with another substance
- bacteriophagous — Pertaining to the predation and consumption of bacterium.
- barium chromate — a yellow, crystalline compound, BaCrO 4 , used as a pigment (barium yellow)
- bathymetrically — In a bathymetric way.
- birch partridge — ruffed grouse
- brachistochrone — the curve between two points through which a body moves under the force of gravity in a shorter time than for any other curve; the path of quickest descent
- branchial cleft — Zoology. one of a series of slitlike openings in the walls of the pharynx between the branchial arches of fishes and aquatic amphibians through which water passes from the pharynx to the exterior.
- branchiostegous — branchiostegal.
- breach of faith — a violation of good faith, confidence, or trust; betrayal: To abandon your friends now would be a breach of faith.
- breathing space — A breathing space is a short period of time between two activities in which you can recover from the first activity and prepare for the second one.
- bristol channel — an inlet of the Atlantic, between S Wales and SW England, merging into the Severn estuary. Length: about 137 km (85 miles)
- british america — British North America.
- bronchial tubes — the bronchi or their smaller divisions
- brushback pitch — a fast ball deliberately thrown at or too near a batter's head
- butterfly chair — a lightweight chair consisting of a piece of canvas, leather, etc. slung from a framework of metal bars
- calf diphtheria — a disease of the throat in young calves caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum, resulting in breathing difficulty and a painful cough
- camphorated oil — a liniment consisting of camphor and peanut oil, used as a counterirritant
- captain's chair — a hardwood armchair having a low, curved back, formed of a single rail supported by spindles, and a saddle seat
- carmarthenshire — a county of S Wales, formerly part of Dyfed (1974–96): on Carmarthen Bay, with the Cambrian Mountains in the N: generally agricultural (esp dairying). Administrative centre: Carmarthen. Pop: 176 000 (2003 est). Area: 2398 sq km (926 sq miles)
- catastrophising — Present participle of catastrophise.
- catastrophizing — Present participle of catastrophize.
- catch (on) fire — to begin burning; ignite
- catharine wheel — Catherine wheel.
- cathedral choir — the choir, traditionally consisting of boys and men, that sings in cathedral services
- catherine wheel — A Catherine wheel is a firework in the shape of a circle which spins round and round.
- catheterisation — Alternative spelling of catheterization.
- catheterization — to introduce a catheter into.
- catholic church — any of several Churches claiming to have maintained continuity with the ancient and undivided Church
- central heating — Central heating is a heating system for buildings. Air or water is heated in one place and travels round a building through pipes and radiators.
- cephalothoracic — the anterior part of the body in certain arachnids and crustaceans, consisting of the coalesced head and thorax.
- chamois leather — soft cleaning cloth
- character piece — a short, simple piece, usually for piano, of a type developed chiefly during the 19th century, often of a descriptive or seemingly improvisatory character.
- character trait — a notable feature of a person's character
- characteristick — Obsolete form of characteristic.
- characteristics — Also, characteristical. pertaining to, constituting, or indicating the character or peculiar quality of a person or thing; typical; distinctive: Red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn.
- characterizable — Able to be characterized.