15-letter words containing l, a, c, e
- conventionalise — Alternative spelling of conventionalize.
- conventionalism — advocacy of or conformity to that which is established
- conventionalist — conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste: conventional behavior.
- conventionality — the quality or characteristic of being conventional, esp in behaviour, thinking, etc
- conventionalize — to make conventional
- conventual mass — the Mass celebrated daily in a convent church for all members of the conventual community.
- convolvulaceous — of, relating to, or belonging to the Convolvulaceae, a family of plants having trumpet-shaped flowers and typically a climbing, twining, or prostrate habit: includes bindweed, morning-glory, and sweet potato
- cooley's anemia — a form of thalassemia characterized by severe anemia, growth retardation, etc. and usually resulting in death at an early age: the genes causing this condition are inherited from both parents
- coolgardie safe — a cupboard with wetted hessian walls for keeping food cool: used esp in Australia
- copenhagen blue — a greyish-blue colour
- copper sulphate — a copper salt found naturally as chalcanthite and made by the action of sulphuric acid on copper oxide. It usually exists as blue crystals of the pentahydrate that form a white anhydrous powder when heated: used as a mordant, in electroplating, and in plant sprays. Formula: CuSO4
- cordillera real — a range of the Andes, in Bolivia. Highest peak, Illimani, 21,201 feet (6462 meters).
- corn-leaf aphid — a green aphid, Rhopalosiphum maidis, widely distributed in the U.S.: a pest of corn and other grasses.
- coromandel work — lacquer work popular in England c1700 and marked by an incised design filled in with gold and color.
- corona borealis — a small compact constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Boötes and Hercules
- corps de ballet — In ballet, the corps de ballet is the group of dancers who dance together, in contrast to the main dancers, who dance by themselves.
- correlativeness — The state or quality of being correlative.
- corynebacterial — relating to bacteria of the genus Corynebacterium
- cosmopolitanize — to make cosmopolitan.
- costermansville — former name of Bukavu.
- cottonseed meal — the residue of cottonseed kernels from which oil has been extracted, used as fodder or fertilizer
- could care less — feel(s) the least possible degree of interest, sympathy, etc.
- coulometrically — in a coulometric manner
- council chamber — the room in which council meetings are held
- counteractingly — In a way that counteracts.
- counteractively — In a counteractive manner.
- counterbalanced — Simple past tense and past participle of counterbalance.
- counterbalances — Plural form of counterbalance.
- counterblockade — a retaliatory blockade
- counterclaimant — a claim made to offset another claim, especially one made by the defendant in a legal action.
- counterclaiming — Present participle of counterclaim.
- countercultural — of or relating to a counterculture
- countercyclical — having the effect of checking or reversing fluctuations in the national economy or the finances of a business
- counterexamples — Plural form of counterexample.
- counterfactuals — Plural form of counterfactual.
- counterflashing — (construction) Formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
- countermandable — able to be countermanded
- counterproposal — a proposal offered as an alternative to a previous proposal
- countervailable — able to counteract or offset as equivalent
- county palatine — the lands of a count palatine
- couples therapy — a counseling procedure that attempts to improve the adaptation and adjustment of two people who form a conjugal unit.
- court of appeal — A Court of Appeal is a court which deals with appeals against legal judgments.
- covaledictorian — A graduating student who shares the position of valedictorian with another student.
- cover all bases — take full precautions
- cowper's glands — two small yellowish glands near the prostate that secrete a mucous substance into the urethra during sexual stimulation in males
- cracked gas oil — Cracked gas oil is a gas oil which is formed as one of the products of a gas reaction.
- cradle snatcher — someone who marries or has an affair with a much younger person
- cradle-to-grave — extending throughout one's life, from birth to death: a cradle-to-grave system of health care.
- cranberry glass — reddish-pink transparent glassware first made in England and the U.S. in the mid-19th century.
- crawler tractor — a tractor with a continuous roller belt over cogged wheels on each side, for moving over rough or muddy ground