17-letter words containing i, s, t

cross-correlation — the correlation between two sequences of random variables in a time series
cross-examination — to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely.
cross-lot bracing — bracing extending from one side of an excavation to the opposite to retain the earth on both sides.
cross-pollination — the transfer of pollen from the anthers of one flower to the stigma of another flower by the action of wind, insects, etc
cross-utilization — to make use of in an additional or different way.
cryopreservations — the storage of blood or living tissues at extremely cold temperatures, often -196 degrees Celsius.
cryptic crossword — a crossword where each clue is a word puzzle
cryptocrystalline — (of rocks) composed of crystals that can be distinguished individually only by the use of a polarizing microscope
cryptosporidiosis — a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Cryptosporidium, characterized by fever and gastrointestinal symptoms and typically spread via contaminated drinking water.
culture diffusion — the spreading out of culture, culture traits, or a cultural pattern from a central point.
culture-fair test — a test, usually for intelligence, that does not put anyone taking it at a disadvantage, esp regarding material or cultural background
cutaneous quittor — a purulent infection of horses and other hoofed animals, characterized by an acute inflammation of soft tissue above the hoof and resulting in suppuration and sloughing of the skin and usually lameness.
cypriot syllabary — a syllabic script in use on Cyprus in the first millennium b.c., used for the writing of Greek and of an unknown language.
cytomegaloviruses — Plural form of cytomegalovirus.
cytotechnologists — the study of human cells to detect signs of cancer or other abnormalities.
cytotrophoblastic — Relating to, or containing, cytotrophoblasts.
dagestan republic — a constituent republic of S Russia, on the Caspian Sea: annexed from Persia in 1813; rich mineral resources. Capital: Makhachkala. Pop: 2 584 200 (2002). Area: 50 278 sq km (19 416 sq miles)
damon and pythias — two friends noted for their mutual loyalty. Damon offered himself as a hostage for Pythias, who was to be executed for treason by Dionysius of Syracuse. When Pythias returned to save his friend's life, he was pardoned
darwinian fitness — fitness (def 3).
darwinian-fitness — health.
data service unit — (communications) (DSU or "data service unit") A device used in digital transmission for connecting a CSU (Channel Service Unit) to Data Terminal Equipment (a terminal or computer), in the same way that a modem is used for connection to an analogue medium. A DSU provides a standard interface to a user's terminal which is compatible with modems and handles such functions as signal translation, regeneration, reformatting, and timing. The transmitting portion of the DSU processeses the customers' signal into bipolar pulses suitable for transmission over the digital facility. The receiving portion of the DSU is used both to extract timing information and to regenerate mark and space information from the received bipolar signal.
data transmission — the act of sending data electronically over a communications network
david livingstone — David, 1813–73, Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa.
de-specialization — the act of specializing, or pursuing a particular line of study or work: Medical students with high student loans often feel driven into specialization.
deadly nightshade — a poisonous Eurasian solanaceous plant, Atropa belladonna, having dull purple bell-shaped flowers and small very poisonous black berries
debt rescheduling — the process of changing the time frame or deadline for the repayment of debt, usually to ease the burden on the debtor
deconstructionism — The belief in, or application of, deconstruction.
deconstructionist — a philosophical and critical movement, starting in the 1960s and especially applied to the study of literature, that questions all traditional assumptions about the ability of language to represent reality and emphasizes that a text has no stable reference or identification because words essentially only refer to other words and therefore a reader must approach a text by eliminating any metaphysical or ethnocentric assumptions through an active role of defining meaning, sometimes by a reliance on new word construction, etymology, puns, and other word play.
decriminalisation — (chiefly, British) Alternative form of decriminalization.
deductible clause — a clause in an insurance policy stipulating that the insured will be liable for a specified initial amount of each loss, injury, etc., and that the insurance company will be liable for any additional costs up to the insured amount.
defamiliarisation — (arts) The representation of objects anew, in a way that we do not recognize, or that changes our reading of them.
definite sentence — (logic) A collection of definite clauses.
dehistoricization — The process or result of dehistoricizing.
dehospitalization — hospitalization insurance.
deindustrializing — Present participle of deindustrialize.
delay instruction — delayed control-transfer
deliver the goods — to produce or perform something promised or expected
dematerialisation — The act or process of dematerializing.
democritus junior — Harold Hitz [hits] /hɪts/ (Show IPA), 1888–1964, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1945–58.
demonstrativeness — The state or quality of being demonstrative.
denationalisation — Alternative spelling of denationalization.
denominationalism — adherence to particular principles, esp to the tenets of a religious denomination; sectarianism
denominationalist — One imbued with a denominational spirit.
depersonalisation — Alternative spelling of depersonalization.
depersonalization — the act or an instance of depersonalizing
dephlogisticating — Present participle of dephlogisticate.
dephosphorylation — the removal of a phosphate group from an organic compound, as in the changing of ATP to ADP.
descending rhythm — a rhythmic pattern created by the succession of metrical feet each of which is composed of one accented syllable followed by one or more unaccented syllables.
designated driver — The designated driver in a group of people travelling together is the one who has agreed to drive, or who is insured to drive.
designated hitter — In baseball, a designated hitter is a player who bats in place of the pitcher.

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