12-letter words containing l, a, c, t
- precedential — of the nature of or constituting a precedent.
- precipitable — capable of being precipitated.
- prefectorial — of, relating to, or characteristic of a prefect: prefectorial powers.
- prelatically — in the manner of a prelate
- prickly heat — a cutaneous eruption accompanied by a prickling and itching sensation, due to an inflammation of the sweat glands.
- principality — a state ruled by a prince, usually a relatively small state or a state that falls within a larger state such as an empire.
- pro-catholic — of or relating to a Catholic church, especially the Roman Catholic Church.
- problematics — problems or difficulties in a particular situation or subject
- procathedral — a church used temporarily as a cathedral.
- proclamation — something that is proclaimed; a public and official announcement.
- proconsulate — the office or term of office of a proconsul.
- productional — the act of producing; creation; manufacture.
- prophylactic — defending or protecting from disease or infection, as a drug.
- prosectorial — characteristic of a prosector
- prosecutable — Law. to institute legal proceedings against (a person). to seek to enforce or obtain by legal process. to conduct criminal proceedings in court against.
- prostacyclin — a prostaglandin, C 2 0 H 3 2 O 5 , that specifically inhibits the formation of blood clots.
- proteoglycan — a macromolecule composed of a polysaccharide joined to a polypeptide and forming the ground substance of connective tissue.
- protoplasmic — Biology. (no longer in technical use) the colloidal and liquid substance of which cells are formed, excluding horny, chitinous, and other structural material; the cytoplasm and nucleus.
- prototypical — the original or model on which something is based or formed.
- protreptical — didactic
- psi particle — any of a family of mesons consisting of a charmed quark and a charmed antiquark.
- ptyalectasis — spontaneous or surgical dilatation of a salivary duct.
- punctulation — the state of being punctulate
- purple patch — If someone, especially a sports player or team, goes through a purple patch, they are very successful or lucky for a period.
- pyrocatechol — catechol.
- qualificator — (in an ecclesiastical court) an officer charged with examining cases and preparing them for trial.
- quantum cell — (electronics, computing) (Or "quantum dot cell") A structure comprising four quantum dots arranged in a square, with two diagonally opposed dots containing electron charges. One diagonal containing charges is arbitrarily defined as representing a value of '1', the other as '0'. In a five-dot cell, the fifth, central dot contains no charge. See also: quantum cell wire, quantum-dot cellular automata.
- quartz clock — an extremely accurate electronic movement utilizing the natural frequency of vibrations of a quartz crystal to regulate the operation of the timepiece (quartz clock or quartz watch)
- quasicrystal — a form of solid matter whose atoms are arranged like those of a crystal but assume patterns that do not exactly repeat themselves.
- quetzalcoatl — the feathered serpent god of the Aztec and Toltec cultures.
- quindecaplet — a group of 15
- quitclaiming — Present participle of quitclaim.
- quixotically — In a quixotic manner.
- quizzicality — The state or condition of being quizzical.
- radical left — the faction representing extreme left-wing political views, often Marxist or Maoist in ideology.
- radiolocator — radar.
- rail traffic — the vehicles, passengers, or freight that are moving from place to place by railway
- rattail comb — a comb for the hair having a narrow, pointed handle used in styling the hair.
- re-calculate — to calculate again, especially for the purpose of finding an error or confirming a previous computation.
- re-calibrate — to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements).
- reaccelerate — to speed up again
- reaccumulate — to gather or collect, often in gradual degrees; heap up: to accumulate wealth.
- reachability — to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc.: The boat reached the shore.
- reallocation — the act of allocating; apportionment.
- rearticulate — uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
- recalcitrant — resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory.
- recalcitrate — to resist or oppose; show strong objection or repugnance.
- recalibrated — to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements).
- recalibrates — to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements).
- recapitalize — to renew or change the capital of.