10-letter words containing i, l, n
- chain mail — Chain mail is a kind of armour made from small metal rings joined together so that they look like cloth.
- chain rule — a theorem that may be used in the differentiation of the function of a function. It states that du/dx = (du/dy)(dy/dx), where y is a function of x and u a function of y
- chain-link — designating a fence made of galvanized steel links that are continuously interwoven
- chainplate — a metal plate on the side of a vessel, to which the shrouds are attached
- chainwheel — a toothed wheel that meshes with a roller chain to transmit motion
- chalazions — Plural form of chalazion.
- chalk line — a chalked string for making a straight line on a large surface, as a wall, by holding the string taut against the surface and snapping it to transfer the chalk.
- chalkiness — of or like chalk.
- chamberlin — ˈThomas Chrowder (ˈkraʊdər ) ; krouˈdər) 1843-1928; U.S. geologist
- chandelier — A chandelier is a large, decorative frame which holds light bulbs or candles and hangs from the ceiling.
- changeling — A changeling is a child who was put in the place of another child when they were both babies. In stories changelings were often taken or left by fairies.
- channeling — esp. in some New Age beliefs, the process by which a person becomes a conduit for a deceased person, as someone from an ancient culture, who imparts information about a previous life
- channelise — Alternative form of channelize.
- channelize — to guide through or as if through a channel; provide a channel for
- chaplaincy — A chaplaincy is the building or office in which a chaplain works.
- chari-nile — a group of languages of E Africa, now generally regarded as a branch of the Nilo-Saharan family, spoken in parts of the Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and adjacent countries
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
- chatelaine — A chatelaine is the female owner, or the wife of the owner, of a castle or large country house.
- chatelains — Plural form of chatelain.
- chavelling — Present participle of chavel.
- check line — a checkrein.
- cheeringly — In a way that cheers; hearteningly, encouragingly.
- chelonians — Plural form of chelonian.
- chelyuskin — Capenorthernmost point of Asia, on the Taimyr Peninsula, Siberia
- chiangling — a city in S Hubei province, in central China, on the Chang Jiang.
- chilblains — Plural form of chilblain.
- children's — a person between birth and full growth; a boy or girl: books for children.
- chillaxing — Present participle of chillax.
- chilliness — The state or sensation of being chilly; a disagreeable sensation of coldness.
- chillingly — coldness, especially a moderate but uncomfortably penetrating coldness: the chill of evening.
- chilly bin — a portable insulated container with provision for packing food and drink in ice
- chilognath — any member of the diplopod subclass Chilognatha, including millipedes having exoskeletons heavily sclerotized with calcium carbonate.
- chilomonad — any of the colorless protozoalike algae of the genus Chilomonas (phylum Cryptophyta), chiefly saprozoic flagellates found in fresh waters that have become stagnant: popular in laboratory studies.
- chilomonas — a genus of flagellate algae comprising the chilomonads.
- chin hills — a mountainous region of W Myanmar; part of the Arakan Yoma system. Highest peak: Mount Victoria, 3053 m (10 075 ft)
- china blue — a bright greenish blue.
- china clay — kaolin.
- china silk — a lightweight silk fabric constructed in plain weave, often used for linings, blouses, slips, etc.
- chinchilla — A chinchilla is a small furry animal that is bred for its valuable fur.
- chine nual — (documentation) /sheen'yu-*l/ (MIT) The LISP Machine Manual, so called because the title was wrapped around the cover so only those letters showed on the front.
- chiselling — (British) present participle of chisel.
- chloramine — an unstable colourless liquid with a pungent odour, made by the reaction of sodium hypochlorite and ammonia. Formula: NH2Cl
- chlorinate — to combine or treat (a substance) with chlorine
- chlorinity — the amount of chlorine present in water, esp sea-water
- chord line — the imaginary straight line joining the leading edge and trailing edge of an aerofoil
- chronicled — a chronological record of events; a history.
- chronicler — a chronological record of events; a history.
- chronicles — either of two historical books (I and II Chronicles) of the Old Testament
- churnalism — a type of journalism that relies on reusing existing material such as press releases and wire service reports instead of original research, esp as a result of an increased demand for news content
- cinch belt — a wide belt of elastic, leather, or fabric with a clasp or lacing in front, worn tightly to make the waist look smaller.