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15-letter words containing i, n, h, o, l, e

  • chimney swallow — another name for common swallow
  • chinless wonder — a person, esp an upper-class one, lacking strength of character
  • chloramphenicol — a broad-spectrum antibiotic used esp in treating typhoid fever and rickettsial infections: obtained from the bacterium Streptomyces venezuelae or synthesized. Formula: C11H12N2O5Cl2
  • cholangiectasis — Dilation of the bile ducts.
  • cholecystokinin — a hormone secreted by duodenal cells that stimulates the contraction of the gall bladder and secretion of pancreatic enzymes
  • cholinergically — in a cholinergic manner
  • choral speaking — recitation of poetry, dramatic pieces, etc. by a chorus of speakers
  • complex-machine — Older Use. an automobile or airplane. a typewriter.
  • comprehendingly — In an comprehending manner; knowingly.
  • comprehensively — Something that is done comprehensively is done thoroughly.
  • corn-leaf aphid — a green aphid, Rhopalosiphum maidis, widely distributed in the U.S.: a pest of corn and other grasses.
  • council chamber — the room in which council meetings are held
  • counterflashing — (construction) Formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
  • cricopharyngeal — of, relating to, or involving the cricoid cartilage and the pharynx.
  • curl one's hair — to form into coils or ringlets, as the hair.
  • cyanoethylation — the act of introducing a cyano-ethyl group into a compound
  • cycling clothes — special clothes, such as lycra shorts, suitable for cycling in
  • cyclohexylamine — a highly toxic and hazardous organic chemical derived from cyclohexane
  • czechoslovakian — Czechoslovakian means the same as Czechoslovak.
  • demythologizing — Present participle of demythologize.
  • deoxyhemoglobin — the oxygen-carrying pigment of red blood cells that gives them their red color and serves to convey oxygen to the tissues: occurs in reduced form (deoxyhemoglobin) in venous blood and in combination with oxygen (oxyhemoglobin) in arterial blood. Symbol: Hb.
  • developing bath — an amount of photographic developer into which photographic film or paper is inserted
  • dichlorobenzene — any of a group of three insoluble isomeric chemical compounds used in solvents, insecticides, and dyes
  • dichloromethane — a noxious colourless liquid widely used as a solvent, e.g. in paint strippers. Formula: CH2Cl2
  • diphenyl ketone — benzophenone.
  • dolphin striker — a short vertical strut between the bowsprit and a rope or cable (martingale) from the end of the jib boom to the stem or bows, used for maintaining tension and preventing upward movement of the jib boom
  • down the middle — If you divide or split something down the middle, you divide or split it into two equal halves or groups.
  • eddystone light — lighthouse on dangerous rocks (Eddystone Rocks) just off the SE coast of Cornwall, in the English Channel
  • edriophthalmian — edriophthalmous
  • eleutheromaniac — Having a passionate mania for freedom.
  • encephalization — (biology) the amount of brain mass exceeding that related to an animal's total body mass.
  • encephalopathic — Relating to encephalopathy.
  • endolymphangial — (anatomy) Within a lymphatic vessel.
  • endomycorrhizal — Of or pertaining to endomycorrhiza.
  • english bulldog — bulldog (sense 1)
  • english sparrow — a small Eurasian weaverbird, Passer domesticus, now established in North America and Australia. It has a brown streaked plumage with grey underparts
  • epichlorohydrin — an organic compound used as a solvent in resin-making
  • etherealization — The act or process of etherealizing.
  • ethnolinguistic — Of or pertaining to ethnolinguistics.
  • ethnomusicology — The study of the music of different cultures, especially non-Western ones.
  • exhibition hall — a hall in which pictures, sculptures, or other objects of interest are displayed
  • extension light — a light on the end of a length of cable
  • fahnestock clip — a type of terminal using a spring that clamps readily onto a connecting wire.
  • fashionableness — The state of being fashionable; stylishness; elegance.
  • ferrihemoglobin — methemoglobin.
  • field of honour — the place or scene of a battle or duel, esp of jousting tournaments in medieval times
  • floating charge — an unsecured charge on the assets of an enterprise that allows such assets to be used commercially until the enterprise ceases to operate or the creditor intervenes to demand collateral
  • flowerhorn fish — a brightly coloured cichlid fish with a large protuberance on the head
  • flowering shrub — any shrub that produces flowers
  • free throw line — foul line (def 2).
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