12-letter words containing m, i, c, h
- hippopotamic — like, of, or relating to a hippopotamus
- hire company — a company that hires things out to people
- histiocytoma — A tumour consisting of histiocytes.
- histochemist — someone who specializes in histochemistry
- holiday camp — In Britain, a holiday camp is a place which provides holiday accommodation and entertainment for large numbers of people.
- home cooking — home-made food
- home machine — 1. Synonym home box. 2. The machine that receives your e-mail. These senses might be distinct, for example, for a hacker who owns one computer at home, but reads e-mail at work.
- homeomorphic — similarity in crystalline form but not necessarily in chemical composition.
- homeothermic — (biology, of an, animal) Capable of maintaining a relatively constant body temperature independent of the surrounding environment.
- homesickness — sad or depressed from a longing for home or family while away from them for a long time.
- homo-zygotic — having identical pairs of genes for any given pair of hereditary characteristics.
- homocysteine — An amino acid that occurs in the body as an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine and cysteine.
- homoeopathic — Alternative spelling of homeopathic.
- homolecithal — having a fairly uniform distribution of yolk, as certain eggs or ova having relatively little yolk.
- homoromantic — Romantically attracted to those of the same gender.
- honeycombing — Present participle of honeycomb.
- horometrical — Relating to horometry.
- humification — the formation of humus.
- hydrodynamic — pertaining to forces in or motions of liquids.
- hydromorphic — of or relating to soil having characteristics that are developed when there is excess water all or part of the time.
- hyperchromic — (physics, chemistry) Describing an increase in the intensity of a spectral band due to a change in the molecular environment.
- hyperdynamic — (physiology) Describing an increase in both blood pressure and pulse pressure.
- hyperendemic — manifesting a high and persistent occurrence
- hyperkalemic — Having a high percentage of potassium in one's blood.
- hyperlipemic — characterized by an excessive level of fat in the blood
- hypermagical — produced by or as if by magic: The change in the appearance of the room was magical.
- hypermediacy — Hypermedia literacy; the state of being conversant with hypermedia technologies.
- hypersomniac — a tendency to sleep excessively.
- hyperthermic — Having a very high body temperature.
- hypocalcemia — an abnormally small amount of calcium in the blood.
- hypocalcemic — Relating to, or exhibiting, hypocalcemia.
- hypoglycemia — an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.
- hypoglycemic — an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.
- hypothalamic — Of or pertaining to the hypothalamus.
- hypsochromic — (physics) Of a change in the position of a spectral band, to a higher frequency.
- iatrochemist — a person who practises iatrochemistry
- iconomachist — a person who campaigns against the use of icons in religious worship
- iconophilism — a taste for pictures and symbols
- idiorhythmic — (of an institution) allowing each member to regulate his or her own life
- immethodical — not methodical; without method or system.
- impeachments — Plural form of impeachment.
- indomethacin — a substance, C 19 H 16 ClNO 4 , with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties: used in the treatment of certain kinds of arthritis and gout.
- inharmonical — Alternative form of inharmonic.
- intrenchment — Archaic spelling of entrenchment.
- isochromatic — Optics. having the same color or tint.
- itching palm — a grasping nature; avarice
- kurchatovium — (chemistry) A rejected name for rutherfordium.
- lachrymation — the secretion of tears, especially in abnormal abundance.
- lachrymiform — Shaped like a teardrop.
- lachrymosity — suggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful.