9-letter words containing i, x, o
- swift fox — a small fox, Vulpes velox, of the plains of W North America
- tamoxifen — an antineoplastic drug, C 26 H 29 NO, that blocks the estrogen receptors on cancer cells, used in the treatment of breast cancer.
- tanorexic — obsessed with maintaining a permanent deep tan, esp through use of tanning machines
- taxonomic — the science or technique of classification.
- telotaxis — orientation or movement, by an organism with sensory receptors, toward or away from a particular source of stimulation.
- tetroxide — an oxide whose molecule contains four atoms of oxygen.
- tex point — (unit, text) The variant of the point used by TeX, equal to 0.3514598035 mm, or 1/72.27 inch.
- textorial — relating to weaving or weavers
- thibodaux — a city in SE Louisiana.
- thyroxine — Biochemistry. the thyroid gland hormone that regulates the metabolic rate of the body.
- tinderbox — a box for holding tinder, usually fitted with a flint and steel.
- tobin tax — a proposed tax on foreign-exchange transactions intended to discourage destabilizing speculation while also raising large revenues that could be channelled to the developing world
- toxically — of, pertaining to, affected with, or caused by a toxin or poison: a toxic condition.
- toxicosis — an abnormal condition produced by the action of a poison.
- toxigenic — (especially of microorganisms) producing toxins.
- toxophily — a devotee of archery; archer.
- triton vx — (processor) (Official name 82430VX) A version of Intel's Triton processor chip set with all the features of the Triton I plus support for SDRAM, USB, and a UMA option. Triton VX consists of one 82437VX TVC, two 82438VX TVP, and one 82371SB PIIX3.
- unanxious — not anxious or concerned
- uxoricide — the act of murdering one's wife.
- vexatious — causing vexation; troublesome; annoying: a vexatious situation.
- videotext — an electronic information transmission and retrieval technology enabling interactive communication, for such purposes as data acquisition and dissemination and electronic banking and shopping, between typically large and diverse computer databases and users of home or office display terminals connected to telephone or cable-television lines, or through use of broadcast television signals.
- vigoureux — a fabric having a dark and light pattern produced by vigoureux printing.
- voice box — the larynx.
- white fox — Arctic fox.
- windowbox — Alternative form of window box.
- x-windows — (spelling) A common misnomer for the X Window System.
- xanthosis — (pathology) A yellowish discolouration of tissues undergoing degeneration.
- xenogenic — heterogenesis (def 1).
- xenolalia — The ability to speak in a language which the individual has not learned. It is similar to, but not the same as, xenography.
- xenoliths — Plural form of xenolith.
- xenomania — A strong preference for foreign customs, manners, or institutions; the gaining of pleasure from meeting strangers or visiting foreign countries.
- xenomenia — menstruation from unusual orifices
- xenophile — a person who is attracted to foreign peoples, cultures, or customs.
- xiphoidal — shaped like a sword
- xiphopagi — Siamese twins joined at the lower sternum
- xylocaine — lidocaine, often used as a local anesthetic by dentists and plastic surgeons
- xylorimba — A pitched percussion instrument corresponding to a xylophone with an extended range.
- zootoxins — Plural form of zootoxin.