9-letter words containing m, o, c, h
- chromatid — either of the two strands into which a chromosome divides during mitosis. They separate to form daughter chromosomes at anaphase
- chromatin — the part of the nucleus that consists of DNA and proteins, forms the chromosomes, and stains with basic dyes
- chromato- — indicating colour or coloured
- chromidia — chromatins in cell cytoplasm
- chromogen — a compound that forms coloured compounds on oxidation
- chrononym — (semiotics) A term for a specific period of time, such as
- co durham — County Durham
- cockmatch — a cockfight
- cohyponym — a word that is one of multiple hyponyms of another word
- colchicum — any Eurasian liliaceous plant of the genus Colchicum, such as the autumn crocus
- come home — (of an anchor) to fail to hold
- consumeth — Archaic third-person singular form of consume.
- cothamore — a frieze fabric, often used in the manufacture of overcoats.
- cromlechs — Plural form of cromlech.
- crumhorns — Plural form of crumhorn.
- cymograph — an instrument for tracing the outline of an architectural moulding
- cymophane — a yellow or green opalescent variety of chrysoberyl
- cyphonism — An ancient form of punishment involving a sort of wooden pillory by which the victim's neck was bent or weighed downward.
- dichogamy — the maturation of male and female parts of a flower at different times, preventing automatic self-pollination
- dichotomy — If there is a dichotomy between two things, there is a very great difference or opposition between them.
- dichroism — a property of a uniaxial crystal, such as tourmaline, of showing a perceptible difference in colour when viewed along two different axes in transmitted white light
- dichromat — a person whose vision can only distinguish two colours
- dichromic — of or involving only two colours; dichromatic
- dimorphic — having two forms.
- dolmetsch — Arnold. 1858–1940, British musician, born in France. He contributed greatly to the revival of interest in early music and instruments
- doomwatch — surveillance of the environment to warn of and prevent harm to it from human factors such as pollution or overpopulation
- ecce homo — Art. a painting, statue, or other representation of Christ crowned with thorns.
- ecphoneme — (obsolete) A symbol, !, comprising a vertical line and a dot below, signifying the end of a sentence that is an exclamation.
- ectomorph — a person of the ectomorphic type.
- ectotherm — a cold-blooded animal.
- forasmuch — Inasmuch, seeing (that).
- forthcame — Simple past form of forthcome.
- forthcome — To come forth.
- frogmarch — to force (a person) to march with the arms pinioned firmly behind the back.
- gothicism — conformity or devotion to the gothic style in the arts.
- hack mode — (jargon) Engaged in hacking. A Zen-like state of total focus on The Problem that may be achieved when one is hacking (this is why every good hacker is part mystic). Ability to enter such concentration at will correlates strongly with wizardliness; it is one of the most important skills learned during larval stage. Sometimes amplified as "deep hack mode". Being yanked out of hack mode (see priority interrupt) may be experienced as a physical shock, and the sensation of being in hack mode is more than a little habituating. The intensity of this experience is probably by itself sufficient explanation for the existence of hackers, and explains why many resist being promoted out of positions where they can code. See also cyberspace. Some aspects of hackish etiquette will appear quite odd to an observer unaware of the high value placed on hack mode. For example, if someone appears at your door, it is perfectly okay to hold up a hand (without turning one's eyes away from the screen) to avoid being interrupted. One may read, type, and interact with the computer for quite some time before further acknowledging the other's presence (of course, he or she is reciprocally free to leave without a word). The understanding is that you might be in hack mode with a lot of delicate state in your head, and you dare not swap that context out until you have reached a good point to pause. See also juggling eggs.
- hackamore — a simple looped bridle, by means of which controlling pressure is exerted on the nose of a horse, used chiefly in breaking colts.
- haemocoel — (biology) A cavity, between the organs of arthropods and mollusks, through which the blood etc. circulates.
- haemocyte — Alternative spelling of hemocyte.
- halomancy — Divination by use of salt. This is the origin for the superstition of spilled salt.
- hammocked — Ensconced in a hammock.
- harmonica — Also called mouth organ. a musical wind instrument consisting of a small rectangular case containing a set of metal reeds connected to a row of holes, over which the player places the mouth and exhales and inhales to produce the tones.
- harmonics — Music. overtone (def 1).
- hecatombs — Plural form of hecatomb.
- hectogram — a unit of mass or weight equal to 100 grams, equivalent to 3.527 ounces avoirdupois. Abbreviation: hg.
- hectorism — the character or actions of a hector
- hegemonic — having hegemony, or dominance: the ruling party's hegemonic control of all facets of society.
- hemocoels — Plural form of hemocoel.
- hemocytes — Plural form of hemocyte.
- hemogenic — Of, or relating to the production of blood cells.