11-letter words containing i, n, s, o
- lionisation — (British spelling) alternative spelling of lionization.
- lipogenesis — (biochemistry) The biochemical production of fat, especially the conversion of carbohydrate into fat so that it may be stored as a long-term source of energy when food is scarce.
- liposuction — the surgical withdrawal of excess fat from local areas under the skin by means of a small incision and vacuum suctioning.
- lipotropins — Plural form of lipotropin.
- lissomeness — The quality of being lissome.
- lithogenous — of or relating to organisms, as coral, that secrete stony deposits.
- litigations — the act or process of litigating: a matter that is still in litigation.
- living soul — person
- livingstone — David, 1813–73, Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa.
- locomotions — Plural form of locomotion.
- logicalness — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- logistician — a person who is skilled in symbolic logic.
- londonistan — an informal name for London, as considered by some people as a base for radical Islamists
- long island — an island in SE New York: the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens of New York City are located at its W end. 118 miles (190 km) long; 12–20 miles (19–32 km) wide; 1682 sq. mi. (4356 sq. km).
- long radius — the distance from the centre of a regular polygon to a vertex
- long splice — a splice for forming a united rope narrow enough to pass through a block, made by unlaying the ends of two ropes for a considerable distance, overlapping the strands so as to make pairs of one strand from each rope, unlaying one of each pair, twisting the other strand into its place in the united rope, and tucking the yarns of the unlaid strand separately into place.
- longanimous — Long-suffering; patient; showing self-control and restraint.
- longevities — Plural form of longevity.
- longingness — strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home.
- longissimus — (anatomy) The muscle lateral to the semispinalis; the longest subdivision of the sacrospinalis that extends forward into the transverse processes of the posterior cervical vertebrae.
- longlasting — Alternative form of long-lasting.
- longshoring — the work or occupation of a longshoreman.
- longsighted — Alternative spelling of long-sighted.
- loop fusion — loop combination
- lost motion — motion of a machine or mechanism, especially a reciprocating one, during which no useful work is performed.
- louisianian — of Louisiana
- lounge suit — a man's suit appropriate for informal occasions.
- loutishness — The state or quality of being loutish, of behaving like a lout.
- low-density — having a low concentration.
- low-scoring — (of a sports match) having, getting, or ending in a low score
- low-tension — subjected to, or capable of operating under, relatively low voltage: low-tension wire. Abbreviation: lt, L.T.
- lumbaginous — relating to, or suffering from, lumbago
- lymphokines — Plural form of lymphokine.
- lyosorption — the adsorption of a liquid on a solid surface, esp of a solvent on suspended particles
- lysogenesis — production of a lysogen.
- machinators — Plural form of machinator.
- macintoshes — Plural form of macintosh.
- madonnawise — in the manner of a Madonna
- maggotiness — The state of being maggoty.
- maglemosian — of, relating to, or characteristic of the first Mesolithic culture of the northern European plain, adapted to forest and waterside habitats and characterized by flint axes, microliths, and bone and antler equipment used in hunting and fishing.
- magnanimous — generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness: to be magnanimous toward one's enemies.
- magnificoes — Plural form of magnifico.
- magnisonant — high-sounding.
- maidenhoods — Plural form of maidenhood.
- mailpersons — Plural form of mailperson.
- main course — Nautical. a square mainsail.
- maintopmast — (nautical) The topmast of the mainmast.
- maintopsail — a topsail set on the mainmast.
- maisonettes — Plural form of maisonette.
- malposition — faulty or wrong position, especially of a part or organ of the body or of a fetus in the uterus.