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12-letter words containing h, e, a, r, n

  • pappenheimer — a heavy rapier of the 17th century, having a swept guard with two perforated plates.
  • parahydrogen — the form of molecular hydrogen in which the nuclei of the two hydrogen atoms contained in the molecule have spins in opposite directions.
  • paramorphine — thebaine.
  • paranthelion — a bright spot in the sky caused by refraction and occurring at an angular distance from the sun of between 90° and 140°
  • parasphenoid — a bone next to the sphenoid bone in the skull of some animals
  • parathormone — a hormone secreted by the parathyroids, important in the control of the calcium-phosphorus balance of the body
  • parchmentize — to treat (paper or the like) so that it resembles parchment.
  • parenthesize — to insert (a word, phrase, etc.) as a parenthesis.
  • patent right — the exclusive right granted by a patent, as on an invention.
  • pathbreaking — pertaining to blazing a trail or path.
  • peach brandy — brandy distilled from the fermented juice of peaches.
  • pearl hominy — whole or ground hulled corn from which the bran and germ have been removed by bleaching the whole kernels in a lye bath (lye hominy) or by crushing and sifting (pearl hominy)
  • penny shares — Penny shares are shares that are offered for sale at a low price.
  • pentahydrate — a hydrate that contains five molecules of water, as potassium molybdate, KMoO 4 ⋅5H 2 O.
  • pentahydroxy — (of a molecule) containing five hydroxyl groups.
  • perphenazine — a crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 2 1 H 2 6 ClN 3 OS, used chiefly as a tranquilizer and in the treatment of intractable hiccoughs and nausea and vomiting.
  • phanerogamic — any of the Phanerogamia, a former primary division of plants comprising those having reproductive organs; a flowering plant or seed plant (opposed to cryptogam).
  • phanerophyte — a tree or shrub that bears its perennating buds more than 25 cm above the level of the soil
  • phenanthrene — a colorless, shiny, crystalline, water-insoluble isomer of anthracene, C 1 4 H 1 0 , derived from coal tar: used chiefly in dyestuffs and in the synthesis of drugs.
  • phenarsazine — a type of toxin that originates from arsenic
  • philandering — (of a man) to make love with a woman one cannot or will not marry; carry on flirtations.
  • phone phreak — a person who uses computers or other electronic devices to place long-distance telephone calls without paying toll charges.
  • photoengrave — to make a photoengraving of.
  • photonuclear — of, relating to, or caused by the collision of high-energy photons with the nucleus of an atom.
  • phrasemaking — the making up or coining of memorable phrases or slogans
  • phrasemonger — phrasemaker (def 2).
  • pig launcher — A pig launcher is a device which starts a pig moving without interrupting flow.
  • planet earth — the world
  • pneumography — the process of recording the movements of the thorax in respiration.
  • pneumothorax — the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity.
  • point charge — an electric charge considered to exist at a single point, and thus having neither area nor volume.
  • pointed arch — an arch having a pointed apex.
  • polyurethane — a thermoplastic polymer containing the group NHCOO: used for padding and insulation in furniture, clothing, and packaging, and in the manufacture of resins for adhesives, elastomers, and fillers.
  • pornographer — a person who sells, produces, films, photographs, or writes pornography.
  • prankishness — the quality or condition of being prankish
  • pre-teaching — to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in: She teaches mathematics. Synonyms: coach.
  • prehensorial — relating to a part that grasps
  • prehistorian — an authority on or specialist in prehistory
  • press launch — the launch of a product, exhibition, event, etc, to which journalists are invited, in order to publicize it
  • prochein ami — next friend.
  • promethazine — a phenothiaxine derivative, C 1 7 H 2 0 N 2 S, used for the symptomatic relief of allergies and in the management of motion sickness.
  • prostanthera — any bush of the Australian genus Prostanthera, with red or white flowers and strongly scented leaves
  • prototherian — belonging or pertaining to the group Prototheria, comprising the monotremes.
  • punched card — a card having holes punched in specific positions and patterns so as to represent data to be stored or processed mechanically, electrically, or photoelectrically.
  • pyrithiamine — an antivitamin that causes thiamine deficiency
  • racing homer — a kind of homing pigeon used for racing
  • radiant heat — heat energy transmitted by electromagnetic waves in contrast to heat transmitted by conduction or convection.
  • ratchet down — If something ratchets down or is ratcheted down, it decreases by a fixed amount or degree, and seems unlikely to increase again.
  • rauschenberg — Robert, 1925–2008, U.S. artist.
  • raven-haired — with glossy deep black hair
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