12-letter words containing m, i, c, h
- chlorambucil — an alkylating drug derived from nitrogen mustard, administered orally in the treatment of leukaemia and other malignant diseases. Formula: C14H19Cl2NO2
- chlorimetric — of or relating to chlorimetry
- choirmasters — Plural form of choirmaster.
- chondriosome — mitochondrion
- chrematistic — of, denoting, or relating to money-making
- christianism — the beliefs and practices of Christians.
- chromaticism — the use of chromatic tones.
- chromaticity — the quality of a colour or light with reference to its purity and its dominant wavelength
- chromatophil — Also, chromatophilic, chromatophilous [kroh-muh-tof-uh-luh s] /ˌkroʊ məˈtɒf ə ləs/ (Show IPA). chromophil (def 1).
- chromatopsia — an irregularity in the ability to see colours properly
- chromic acid — an unstable dibasic oxidizing acid known only in solution and in the form of chromate salts. Formula: H2CrO4
- chromidrosis — the secretion of pigmented sweat.
- chromiferous — Containing, or yielding chromium.
- chromophilia — the property of staining readily.
- chromophilic — Also, chromophilic, chromophilous [kroh-mof-uh-luh s] /kroʊˈmɒf ə ləs/ (Show IPA), chromatophilic, chromatophilous. staining readily.
- chromophobia — Lb biology The quality of being resistant to staining.
- chromophoric — any chemical group that produces color in a compound, as the azo group −N=N−.
- chronometric — of a chronometer or chronometry
- chrysomelids — Plural form of chrysomelid.
- chylomicrons — Plural form of chylomicron.
- chymotrypsin — a powerful proteolytic enzyme secreted from the pancreas in the form of chymotrypsinogen, being converted to the active form by trypsin
- chymotryptic — relating to chymotrypsin
- cinematheque — a small intimate cinema
- clamjamphrie — rubbish
- climbingfish — climbing perch.
- cochairwoman — a woman who cochairs an organization
- codling moth — a tortricid moth, Carpocapsa pomonella, the larvae of which are a pest of apples
- coin machine — slot machine (def 2).
- column shift — A column shift is a gearshift lever mounted on the steering column.
- come up with — If you come up with a plan or idea, you think of it and suggest it.
- consumership — the state of being a consumer
- coppersmiths — Plural form of coppersmith.
- copy machine — A copy machine is the same as a copier.
- cornishwoman — a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Cornwall
- cosmochemist — a student of cosmochemistry
- cosmographic — Of or pertaining to cosmography.
- craftmanship — Alternative form of craftsmanship.
- cryptorchism — failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum.
- cymotrichous — having wavy hair
- cytochemical — the branch of cell biology dealing with the detection of cell constituents by means of biochemical analysis and visualization techniques.
- decipherment — to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note.
- demographics — data resulting from the science of demography; population statistics
- dermographic — dermatographia.
- diathermancy — the property of transmitting infrared radiation
- dichotomised — Simple past tense and past participle of dichotomise.
- dichotomized — Simple past tense and past participle of dichotomize Having been divided into dichotomous parts.
- dichromatism — the quality or condition of being dichromatic
- doomwatching — the act of watching the environment to warn of and prevent harm
- drum machine — a device that simulates percussion sounds in various combinations and rhythms, and can alter digitally stored drum sounds or make digital recordings of drum sounds.
- duncan smith — (George) Iain. born 1954, British politician; leader of the Conservative Party (2001–03); secretary of state for work and pensions (2010–2016)