10-letter words containing i, x, n
- cytotoxins — Plural form of cytotoxin.
- dextrinase — (enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a dextrin.
- dextrinize — (transitive) To convert (starch molecules) to dextrin.
- dextrinoid — (mycology) Applied to a mushroom that turns reddish-brown upon application of Melzer's reagent.
- disiloxane — (organic chemistry) Any siloxane having two -Si-O- groups.
- dixie-land — (sometimes lowercase) a style of jazz, originating in New Orleans, played by a small group of instruments, as trumpet, trombone, clarinet, piano, and drums, and marked by strongly accented four-four rhythm and vigorous, quasi-improvisational solos and ensembles.
- dominatrix — a woman who plays the dominant role in a sado-masochistic sexual relationship or encounter.
- dopexamine — A \u03b21- and \u03b22-adrenergic receptor agonist.
- endocervix — (anatomy) The mucous membrane of the cervical canal.
- endotoxins — Plural form of endotoxin.
- enoxaparin — A heparin of low molecular weight used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
- euxine sea — the Black Sea
- ex-convict — a former prisoner
- exactingly — In an exacting manner.
- exaltation — A feeling or state of extreme happiness.
- examinable — Able to be examined.
- examinator — An examiner.
- exaptation — (biology) The use of a biological structure or function for a purpose other than that for which it initially evolved.
- excavating — Present participle of excavate.
- excavation — The action of excavating something, esp. an archaeological site.
- exceptions — A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule.
- excerpting — Present participle of excerpt.
- excerption — The act of excerpting or selecting.
- exchanging — Present participle of exchange.
- excipients — Plural form of excipient.
- excisional — Performed by excision.
- excitation — The application of energy to a particle, object, or physical system, in particular.
- excitement — A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- excitingly — In an exciting manner.
- excitonics — (physics) The study of excitons.
- exclaiming — Present participle of exclaim.
- exclusions — Plural form of exclusion.
- excreation — (obsolete) The act of spitting out.
- excretions — Plural form of excretion.
- excursions — Plural form of excursion.
- execrating — Present participle of execrate.
- execration — An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
- executions — Plural form of execution.
- exemptions — Plural form of exemption.
- exercising — Present participle of exercise.
- exergaming — The playing of video games that also provide the player with physical exercise.
- exertional — Of or pertaining to exertion.
- exfoliants — Plural form of exfoliant.
- exhalation — The process or action of exhaling.
- exhausting — Making one feel very tired; very tiring.
- exhaustion — A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
- exhibiting — Present participle of exhibit.
- exhibition — A public display of works of art or other items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
- exhilarant — Exciting joy, mirth, or pleasure.
- exhumation — The act of digging up that which has been buried.