15-letter words containing l, u, c, r
- haemoglobinuric — relating to the presence of haemoglobin in the urine
- hard-luck story — a story of misfortune designed to elicit sympathy
- hardship clause — a clause in a contract which covers unforeseen events that would make it more difficult for one party to complete the contract, and in which case offers alternative terms
- hercules beetle — a large Neotropical rhinoceros beetle, Dynastes hercules.
- hermeneutically — of or relating to hermeneutics; interpretative; explanatory.
- heterodactylous — having the first and fourth toes directed backward, and the second and third forward, as in trogons.
- holding furnace — a small furnace for holding molten metal produced in a larger melting furnace at a desired temperature for casting.
- horatius cocles — a legendary Roman hero of the 6th century bc, who defended a bridge over the Tiber against Lars Porsena
- horticulturally — With respect to horticulture.
- horticulturists — Plural form of horticulturist.
- hundred's place — hundred (def 8).
- hurdle champion — a hurdler who has defeated all others in a competition
- hyaluronic acid — a mucopolysaccharide serving as a viscous medium in the tissues of the body and as a lubricant in joints.
- hydraulic brake — a brake operated by fluid pressures in cylinders and connecting tubular lines.
- hydraulic fluid — a fluid, usually of low viscosity, as oil, used in a hydraulic system.
- hydraulic motor — a motor that converts the kinetic or potential energy of a fluid into mechanical energy.
- hydraulic press — a machine permitting a small force applied to a small piston to produce, through fluid pressure, a large force on a large piston.
- hypercalcinuria — Condition of high levels of calcium in the urine as caused by high levels of bone resorption seen in osteoporosis or hyperthyroidism.
- hypercoagulable — related to excessive coagulation of the blood or blood clots
- hyperfunctional — of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration.
- iceberg lettuce — a variety of lettuce having a cabbagelike head of crisp leaves.
- ichthyodorulite — a spiny plate located on the tail and back of some fish or similar vertebrates
- incommensurable — not commensurable; having no common basis, measure, or standard of comparison.
- incommensurably — In an incommensurable manner; immeasurably.
- incredulousness — not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical.
- indirect labour — work done in administration and sales rather than in the manufacturing of a product
- infraclavicular — (anatomy) Below the clavicle.
- infrastructural — the basic, underlying framework or features of a system or organization.
- ingush republic — a constituent republic of S Russia: part of the Checheno-Ingush Autonomous Republic from 1936 until 1992. Capital: Magas (formerly at Nazran). Pop: 468 900 (2002). Area: 3600 sq km (1390 sq miles)
- inscrutableness — Inscrutability.
- insurance claim — request for insurance to be paid
- insurance class — An insurance class is a type of insurance coverage such as liability, health, legal expenses, or construction risk.
- insuring clause — the clause in an insurance policy setting forth the kind and degree of coverage granted by the insurer.
- interambulacral — relating to, or situated between, interambulacra
- interambulacrum — the area between two of an echinoderm's ambulacra
- interclavicular — a median membrane bone developed between the collarbones, or in front of the breastbone, in many vertebrates.
- interculturally — pertaining to or taking place between two or more cultures: intercultural exchanges in music and art.
- interfascicular — pertaining to or forming a fascicle; fasciculate.
- interfoliaceous — situated between leaves, especially opposite leaves.
- interjaculatory — expressed by interjaculating
- interlacustrine — of or relating to a lake.
- internucleotide — occurring or existing between nucleotides
- interperceptual — occurring between periods of perceiving
- intertentacular — situated between tentacles
- intracellularly — within a cell or cells.
- intrafascicular — between the xylem and phloem elements of a vascular bundle
- intramuscularly — In an intramuscular manner; within a muscle.
- intravascularly — Within a blood vessel.
- iridocapsulitis — inflammation of the iris and the capsule of the lens.
- jaques-dalcroze — Émile [French ey-meel] /French eɪˈmil/ (Show IPA), 1865–1950, Swiss composer and teacher: created eurythmics.