11-letter words containing l, i, s, c
- isolecithal — homolecithal.
- isoleucines — Plural form of isoleucine.
- isometrical — Dated form of isometric.
- isophthalic — Of or pertaining to isophthalic acid and its derivatives.
- isospectral — (mathematics) Having the same spectrum.
- italicising — Present participle of italicise.
- judiciously — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
- justiceable — Liable to trial in a court of justice.
- justiciable — capable of being settled by law or by the action of a court: a justiciable dispute.
- kabbalistic — cabalistic.
- kill switch — a button, switch, or other mechanism that allows a machine to be shut down immediately: Only use the kill switch in emergencies.
- kiloparsecs — Plural form of kiloparsec.
- king closer — a brick of regular length and thickness, used in building corners, having a long bevel from a point on one side to one about halfway across the adjacent end.
- koulibiacas — Plural form of koulibiaca.
- lacerations — Plural form of laceration.
- lacrimators — Plural form of lacrimator.
- lactiferous — producing or secreting milk: lactiferous glands.
- lactifluous — full or flowing with milk
- lacus solis — an area in the southern hemisphere of Mars.
- lancastrian — of or relating to the royal family of Lancaster.
- lancet fish — any large, marine fish of the genus Alepisaurus, having daggerlike teeth.
- landscaping — a section or expanse of rural scenery, usually extensive, that can be seen from a single viewpoint.
- landscapist — an artist who paints landscapes.
- lapidescent — in the process of changing into stone
- lasiocampid — (zoology) Any member of the Lasiocampidae.
- last-cyclic — denoting rules that apply only to main clauses
- latchstring — a string passed through a hole in a door, for raising the latch from the outside.
- latin cross — an upright or vertical bar crossed near the top by a shorter horizontal bar.
- law society — association of lawyers
- leaf insect — any of several orthopterous insects of the family Phillidae, of southern Asia and the East Indies, having a body that resembles a leaf in color and form.
- lecithinase — An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of lecithin.
- lectureship — the office of lecturer.
- lemon stick — a lemon half with a peppermint stick stuck in it, through which the lemon juice is sucked.
- leschetizky — Theodor [tey-uh-dawr,, -dohr,, thee-] /ˈteɪ əˌdɔr,, -ˌdoʊr,, ˈθi-/ (Show IPA), 1830–1915, Polish pianist and composer.
- leucoplasia — a disorder of a mucous membrane characterized by one or more white patches, occurring most commonly on the cheek, tongue, vulva, or penis: often medically insignificant but sometimes becoming malignant.
- lex scripta — written law; statute law.
- licentiates — Plural form of licentiate.
- lickerishly — In a lickerish manner.
- lickspittle — a contemptible, fawning person; a servile flatterer or toady.
- lifecasting — The creation of a three-dimensional copy of a living body by means of molding and casting techniques.
- light music — music for popular entertainment
- lightsticks — Plural form of lightstick.
- lightstruck — (of beer) Spoiled by exposure to light, which causes riboflavin to react with and break down the isohumulones.
- lightswitch — Alternative spelling of light switch.
- lignicolous — growing or living on or in wood
- linebackers — Plural form of linebacker.
- linecasting — the casting of an entire line of type in a slug.
- linguistics — the science of language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and historical linguistics.
- lip service — insincere expression of friendship, admiration, support, etc.; service by words only: He paid only lip service to the dictator.
- liposarcoma — (medicine) Any malignant tumour that originates in adipose tissue.