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13-letter words containing i, c

  • acetabuliform — saucer-shaped, as the fruiting bodies of certain lichens.
  • acetaminophen — a white crystalline powder, CH3CONHC6H4OH, used for reducing fever and relieving pain
  • acetanisidine — methacetin.
  • acetazolamide — a drug which operates by blocking the production of hydrogen ions and hydrogen carbonate, used to treat various conditions including epilepsy and glaucoma
  • acetohexamide — (pharmaceutical drug) A sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug.
  • acetylaniline — acetanilide.
  • acetylcholine — a chemical substance secreted at the ends of many nerve fibres, esp in the autonomic nervous system, and responsible for the transmission of nervous impulses. Formula: CH3CO2(CH2)2N(CH3)3+
  • achievability — The state or condition of being achievable.
  • achill island — an island in the Republic of Ireland, off the W coast of Co Mayo. Area: 148 sq km (57 sq miles). Pop: 2620 (2002)
  • achilles heel — Someone's Achilles heel is the weakest point in their character or nature, where it is easiest for other people to attack or criticize them.
  • achilles jerk — a downward reflex action of the foot when the Achilles tendon is tapped, caused by contraction of the calf muscles.
  • achromaticity — achromatism.
  • achromatophil — Also, achromatophilic [ey-kruh-mat-uh-fil-ik, ak-ruh-, ey-kroh-muh-tuh-] /ˌeɪ krəˌmæt əˈfɪl ɪk, ˌæk rə-, eɪˌkroʊ mə tə-/ (Show IPA). having little or no affinity for stains.
  • achromatopsia — a visual disorder defined by deficient or absent function in the retinal cones, resulting in colour blindness and in decreased vision in bright lights
  • acidification — The act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid.
  • acidulousness — A state of or tendency toward being acidulous or somewhat sour or acid.
  • acinetobacter — a bacterium that causes infections such as pneumonia, particularly in people who have a compromised immune system
  • acknowledging — Present participle of acknowledg.
  • acne vulgaris — an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
  • acne-vulgaris — an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest, and, in severe cases, by cysts and nodules resulting in scarring.
  • acoustic hood — a type of shield that fits around electronic and other equipment, which reduces the noise generated when that equipment is being used
  • acoustic mine — a naval mine designed to be exploded by the vibration of the propeller of a passing ship or by the sound of water along the hull.
  • acoustooptics — the branch of physics dealing with the relationships between acoustics and light
  • acquaintanced — Acquainted.
  • acquaintances — Plural form of acquaintance.
  • acquiescently — disposed to acquiesce or consent tacitly.
  • acquirability — the attribute of being acquirable
  • acquisitional — relating to the act of acquisition
  • acquisitively — In an acquisitive manner; for the purpose of acquisition.
  • acrimoniously — caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.: an acrimonious answer; an acrimonious dispute.
  • acrobatically — In an acrobatic manner.
  • acronymically — in an acronymic manner
  • acrylic color — a color or paint made by mixing pigments in a solution of acrylic resin
  • acrylic ester — any of a series of esters derived from the acrylic acids.
  • acrylic fiber — any of a group of synthetic polymeric fibers composed at least 85 percent by weight of acrylonitrile units and made into fabrics
  • acrylic fibre — a textile fibre, such as Orlon or Acrilan, produced from acrylonitrile
  • acrylic resin — any of a group of polymers or copolymers of acrylic acid, its esters, or amides, used as synthetic rubbers, textiles, paints, adhesives, and as plastics such as Perspex
  • acrylonitrile — a colourless liquid that is miscible with water and has toxic fumes: used in the manufacture of acrylic fibres and resins, rubber, and thermoplastics. Formula: CH2:CHCN
  • acting career — a person's career as an actor
  • actinobiology — the branch of biology concerned with the effects of radiation on living organisms
  • actinomorphic — (esp of a flower) having radial symmetry, as buttercups
  • actinomycetes — Plural form of actinomycete.
  • actinomycosis — a fungal disease of cattle and of cats and dogs, sometimes transmitted to humans esp by bites, characterized by a swelling of the affected part, most often the jaw or lungs
  • actinotherapy — radiotherapy, especially using ultraviolet rays.
  • actinouranium — the isotope of uranium that has a mass number of 235
  • action figure — a small figure of a character from a film, television programme, comic book etc, designed as a toy and often collected by enthusiasts
  • action replay — An action replay is a repeated showing, usually in slow motion, of an event that has just been on television.
  • action-packed — full of activities, events and excitement
  • actionability — furnishing ground for a lawsuit.
  • active centre — the region in an enzyme molecule in which the reactive groups that participate in its action are juxtaposed
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