12-letter words containing m, o, i, r
- chemotropism — the growth response of an organism, esp a plant, to a chemical stimulus
- chimney rock — a column of rock rising above the level of the surrounding area or isolated on the face of a steep slope.
- chimneyboard — a partition or a cover to shut off a fireplace
- chirognomist — someone who studies chirognomy
- chloralamide — (chemistry) A compound of chloral and formic amide, used to induce sleep.
- 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
- 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
- circumboreal — of or having to do with plants and animals inhabiting boreal regions of North America and Eurasia
- circumcision — surgical removal of the foreskin of males
- circumfluous — flowing all around
- circumfusion — to pour around; diffuse.
- circumlocute — to speak in a circuitous way
- circumocular — surrounding the eye.
- circumrotary — Alternative form of circumrotatory.
- circumrotate — to turn like a wheel; rotate
- circumventor — to go around or bypass: to circumvent the lake; to circumvent the real issues.
- circumvolute — To roll, curl or twist around.
- circumvolved — Simple past tense and past participle of circumvolve.
- cirrocumulus — a high cloud of ice crystals grouped into small separate globular masses, usually occurring above 6000 metres (20 000 feet)
- citron melon — a kind of fruit with a hard white flesh, that grows on a variety of watermelon plant (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides): used only candied or preserved
- cladosporium — any of the species of fungi in the genus Cladosporium
- claims ratio — The claims ratio is the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned.
- clipped form — a shortened form of a word, as for example doc for doctor
- clitorectomy — (surgery) the surgical procedure to remove all or part of the clitoris; female circumcision.
- clomipramine — A tricyclic, heterocyclic drug used to treat depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- clotrimazole — An antifungal medication used to treat humans and animals.
- cochairwoman — a woman who cochairs an organization
- coir matting — a floor covering or packing material made of coir
- colorimeters — Plural form of colorimeter.
- colorimetric — a device that analyzes color by measuring a given color in terms of a standard color, a scale of colors, or certain primary colors.
- columnarized — columnar (def 3).
- come running — hurry, rush