12-letter words containing i, n, s, c, a, p
- proboscidean — pertaining to or resembling a proboscis.
- processional — of, relating to, or characteristic of a procession.
- prostacyclin — a prostaglandin, C 2 0 H 3 2 O 5 , that specifically inhibits the formation of blood clots.
- psittacinite — mottramite.
- pugnaciously — inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
- rose campion — a plant, Lychnis coronaria, of the pink family, having reddish purple flowers, and leaves covered with whitish down.
- sapindaceous — belonging to the Sapindaceae, the soapberry family of plants.
- scalp lotion — A scalp lotion is a liquid medication for the treatment of scalp conditions and disorders.
- scampishness — the quality of being scampish
- scapegoating — the act or practice of assigning blame or failure to another, as to deflect attention or responsibility away from oneself.
- scapulimancy — divination of the future by observation of the cracking of a mammal's scapula that has been heated by a fire or hot instrument.
- scenographic — the art of representing objects in accordance with the rules of perspective.
- science park — A science park is an area, usually linked to a university, where there are a lot of private companies, especially ones concerned with high technology.
- scintigraphy — the process of producing a scintigram.
- scouring pad — a small pad, as of steel wool or plastic mesh, used for scouring pots, pans, etc.
- scrapbooking — hobby: collaging
- sea scorpion — scorpionfish.
- send packing — to dismiss peremptorily
- signal corps — a branch of the army responsible for military communications, meteorological studies, and related work.
- single-space — to type (copy) on each line space.
- sleeping car — a railroad car fitted with berths, compartments, bedrooms, or drawing rooms for passengers to sleep in.
- slip casting — a pottery-making process in which partially liquefied clay is poured into a plaster mold.
- snail's pace — an extremely slow rate: The work progresses at a snail's pace.
- space-saving — that saves space.
- spaciousness — containing much space, as a house, room, or vehicle; amply large.
- spanish rice — rice prepared with chopped onions, tomatoes, green peppers, and sometimes diced ham, seasoned with cayenne pepper and mixed with butter.
- sparcstation — (computer) A family of workstations from Sun Microsystems based on the SPARC architecture. Models include the SPARCStation 1, 1+, SLC, SPARCStation ELC, IPX, SPARCStation 5, SPARCStation 10 and SPARCStation 20.
- specialising — to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty: The doctor specializes in gastroenterology.
- speciational — relating to speciation
- sphacelation — the process of mortification
- sphincterial — relating to a sphincter
- spiflication — rough treatment
- spin casting — spinning (def 3).
- spin machine — an organization or group of people acting together to present news or information in a way that creates a particular desired impression
- spinach beet — chard, a plant cultivated for its edible leaves
- spinal block — spinal anesthesia.
- spinal canal — the tube formed by the vertebrae in which the spinal cord and its membranes are located.
- spring catch — a catch for an interior or cabinet door that has a bolt operated by a spring.
- spring-clean — to subject (a place) to a spring-cleaning.
- standing cup — a tall decorative cup of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, having a raised cover.
- stenographic — the art of writing in shorthand.
- stereoptican — a projector usually consisting of two complete lanterns arranged so that one picture appears to dissolve while the next is forming.
- stocking cap — a long, conical, knitted cap, usually with a tassel or pompon at the tip.
- stupefacient — stupefying; producing stupor.
- stupefaction — the state of being stupefied; stupor.
- subprincipal — an assistant or deputy principal.
- supercabinet — a specially-formed cabinet, a select or powerful group of political ministers (cabinet)
- superorganic — of or relating to the structure of cultural elements within society conceived as independent of and superior to the individual members of society.
- supplication — an act or instance of supplicating; humble prayer, entreaty, or petition.
- supply chain — process of manufacture and sale