12-letter words containing i, n, o, r, d, e
- demo version — 1. An early, barely-functional version of a program which can be used for demonstration purposes as long as the operator uses *exactly* the right commands and skirts its numerous bugs, deficiencies, and unimplemented portions. 2. A special version of a finished program (frequently with some features crippled) which is distributed at little or no cost to the user for enticement purposes. See crippleware.
- demoralising — to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of: The continuous barrage demoralized the infantry.
- demoralizing — If something is demoralizing, it makes you lose so much confidence in what you are doing that you want to give up.
- denaturation — to deprive (something) of its natural character, properties, etc.
- dendrologist — the branch of botany dealing with trees and shrubs.
- denigrations — Plural form of denigration.
- denominators — Plural form of denominator.
- denormalized — Simple past tense and past participle of denormalize.
- densitometer — an instrument for measuring the optical density of a material by directing a beam of light onto the specimen and measuring its transmission or reflection
- densitometry — Photography. an instrument for measuring the density of negatives.
- dentirostral — (of birds) having a toothed beak
- denunciatory — characterized by or given to denunciation.
- deportations — Plural form of deportation.
- depreciation — the reduction in value of a fixed asset due to use, obsolescence, etc
- depredations — the act of preying upon or plundering; robbery; ravage.
- deprivations — Plural form of deprivation.
- deracination — to pull up by the roots; uproot; extirpate; eradicate.
- deratization — extermination of rats, especially aboard a merchant vessel.
- derecognized — Simple past tense and past participle of derecognize.
- deregulation — Deregulation is the removal of controls and restrictions in a particular area of business or trade.
- derelictions — Plural form of dereliction.
- derepression — the act of derepressing a gene
- derivational — Of or pertaining to derivation; relating to that which is derived.
- dermabrasion — a procedure in cosmetic surgery in which rough facial skin is removed by scrubbing
- desaturation — the addition of white light to a pure colour to produce a paler less saturated colour
- descriptions — a statement, picture in words, or account that describes; descriptive representation.
- desecrations — Plural form of desecration.
- desideration — to wish or long for.
- desirousness — The state of being desirous.
- destined for — headed for; bound for
- detartration — The process of detartrating, i.e. removing tartrates, especially from fruit juices and wines, in order to reduce tartness or sourness.
- determinator — a person who or a thing that determines
- deuteranopia — a form of colour blindness in which there is a tendency to confuse blues and greens, and greens and reds, and in which sensitivity to green is reduced
- deuteronomic — of, relating to, or resembling Deuteronomy, especially the laws contained in that book.
- dibenzofuran — an organic compound (C12H8O) composed of two benzene rings fused to a central furan ring
- dictionaries — Plural form of dictionary.
- dictyopteran — any insect of the order Dictyoptera, which comprises the cockroaches and mantises
- digressional — Pertaining to, or having the character of, a digression; departing from the main purpose or subject.
- dilaceration — the act of dilacerating.
- dilatoriness — tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy.
- dimerization — (chemistry) Any chemical reaction in which two monomers react to form a dimer.
- dinner money — money given to school children to buy dinner at school
- dinosaur pen — A traditional mainframe computer room complete with raised flooring, special power, its own ultra-heavy-duty air conditioning, and a side order of Halon fire extinguishers. See boa.
- dipropellant — bipropellant.
- dirty blonde — woman's hair colour: dark blonde
- disconcerted — disturbed, as in one's composure or self-possession; perturbed; ruffled: She was disconcerted by the sudden attack on her integrity.
- disconfirmed — Simple past tense and past participle of disconfirm.
- disconnector — (electrical engineering) A switching device used to open an electric circuit when there is no current through it. They are used to isolate a part of an electrical system to allow the maintenance staff a safe access to it.
- discoverment — (obsolete) discovery.
- discretional — discretionary.