10-letter words containing h, e, r, o, i, c
- hydrogenic — (chemistry) hydrogen-like.
- hyperbolic — having the nature of hyperbole; exaggerated.
- hypergolic — (especially of rocket-fuel propellant constituents) igniting spontaneously upon contact with a complementary substance.
- hyperosmic — Of, pertaining to, or affected by hyperosmia.
- hypersonic — noting or pertaining to speed that is at least five times that of sound in the same medium.
- hypertonic — Physiology. of or relating to hypertonia.
- hypertoxic — of, pertaining to, affected with, or caused by a toxin or poison: a toxic condition.
- hypocretin — Either of the peptide hormones orexin.
- hypocrisie — Obsolete form of hypocrisy.
- hypocrites — Plural form of hypocrite.
- hypodermic — characterized by the introduction of medicine or drugs under the skin: hypodermic injection.
- hypometric — Smaller than normally measured.
- ice anchor — a large, hooklike device for setting in ice to anchor a vessel or to provide a hold for a hawser in warping it along.
- incoherent — without logical or meaningful connection; disjointed; rambling: an incoherent sentence.
- intershock — To shock mutually, as if by collision.
- isothermic — occurring at constant temperature.
- lectorship — a lecturer in a college or university.
- leiotrichy — the condition of having straight hair
- lipochrome — any of the naturally occurring pigments that contain a lipid, as carotene.
- logorrheic — pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech.
- mainbocher — (Main Rousseau Bocher) 1891–1976, U.S. fashion designer.
- metaphoric — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- methiocarb — a crystalline compound, C 1 1 H 1 5 NO 2 S, used as a nonsystemic insecticide and miticide.
- microfiche — a flat sheet of microfilm in a form suitable for filing, typically measuring 4 by 6 inches (10 by 15 cm) and containing microreproductions, as of printed or graphic matter, in a grid pattern.
- microphage — a small phagocytic cell in blood or lymph, especially a polymorphonuclear leukocyte.
- microphone — an instrument capable of transforming sound waves into changes in electric currents or voltage, used in recording or transmitting sound.
- microphyte — a microscopic plant.
- microtherm — a plant requiring a minimum of heat for growth.
- monarchies — a state or nation in which the supreme power is actually or nominally lodged in a monarch. Compare absolute monarchy, limited monarchy.
- monarchize — to carry out the duties or functions of a monarch
- morphemics — the study of the classification, description, and functions of morphemes; morphology.
- necrophile — (sexuality) One who is subject to necrophilia.
- necrophily — Necrophilia.
- nomarchies — Plural form of nomarchy.
- non-heroic — Also, heroical. of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine.
- obrenovich — Alexander, Alexander I (def 3).
- oireachtas — the parliament of the Republic of Ireland, consisting of the president, the Dail Eireann, and the Seanad Eireann.
- orchestics — the art of dancing
- orchestric — relating to dancing
- orchidlike — Resembling an orchid or some aspect of one.
- orchiopexy — (surgery) The procedure to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum.
- orthocaine — a methyl ester used for local anaesthesia
- orthogenic — Psychology. of, concerned with, or providing corrective treatment for mentally retarded or seriously disturbed children: orthogenic class.
- orthopedic — of or relating to orthopedics.
- orthopneic — difficult or painful breathing except in an erect sitting or standing position.
- orthorexic — Having a fixation with healthy or righteous eating.
- osterreich — German name of Austria.
- overstitch — a stitch made with a sewing machine, for binding or finishing a raw edge or hem.
- peacherino — peach1 (def 4).
- perchloric — of or derived from perchloric acid.