10-letter words containing n, a, i, l, h
- chain rule — a theorem that may be used in the differentiation of the function of a function. It states that du/dx = (du/dy)(dy/dx), where y is a function of x and u a function of y
- chain-link — designating a fence made of galvanized steel links that are continuously interwoven
- chainplate — a metal plate on the side of a vessel, to which the shrouds are attached
- chainwheel — a toothed wheel that meshes with a roller chain to transmit motion
- chalazions — Plural form of chalazion.
- chalk line — a chalked string for making a straight line on a large surface, as a wall, by holding the string taut against the surface and snapping it to transfer the chalk.
- chalkiness — of or like chalk.
- chamberlin — ˈThomas Chrowder (ˈkraʊdər ) ; krouˈdər) 1843-1928; U.S. geologist
- chandelier — A chandelier is a large, decorative frame which holds light bulbs or candles and hangs from the ceiling.
- changeling — A changeling is a child who was put in the place of another child when they were both babies. In stories changelings were often taken or left by fairies.
- channeling — esp. in some New Age beliefs, the process by which a person becomes a conduit for a deceased person, as someone from an ancient culture, who imparts information about a previous life
- channelise — Alternative form of channelize.
- channelize — to guide through or as if through a channel; provide a channel for
- chaplaincy — A chaplaincy is the building or office in which a chaplain works.
- chari-nile — a group of languages of E Africa, now generally regarded as a branch of the Nilo-Saharan family, spoken in parts of the Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and adjacent countries
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
- chatelaine — A chatelaine is the female owner, or the wife of the owner, of a castle or large country house.
- chatelains — Plural form of chatelain.
- chavelling — Present participle of chavel.
- chelonians — Plural form of chelonian.
- chiangling — a city in S Hubei province, in central China, on the Chang Jiang.
- chilblains — Plural form of chilblain.
- chillaxing — Present participle of chillax.
- chilognath — any member of the diplopod subclass Chilognatha, including millipedes having exoskeletons heavily sclerotized with calcium carbonate.
- chilomonad — any of the colorless protozoalike algae of the genus Chilomonas (phylum Cryptophyta), chiefly saprozoic flagellates found in fresh waters that have become stagnant: popular in laboratory studies.
- chilomonas — a genus of flagellate algae comprising the chilomonads.
- china blue — a bright greenish blue.
- china clay — kaolin.
- china silk — a lightweight silk fabric constructed in plain weave, often used for linings, blouses, slips, etc.
- chinchilla — A chinchilla is a small furry animal that is bred for its valuable fur.
- chine nual — (documentation) /sheen'yu-*l/ (MIT) The LISP Machine Manual, so called because the title was wrapped around the cover so only those letters showed on the front.
- chloramine — an unstable colourless liquid with a pungent odour, made by the reaction of sodium hypochlorite and ammonia. Formula: NH2Cl
- chlorinate — to combine or treat (a substance) with chlorine
- churnalism — a type of journalism that relies on reusing existing material such as press releases and wire service reports instead of original research, esp as a result of an increased demand for news content
- clannishly — In a clannish manner.
- clashingly — In a clashing manner.
- cliff-hang — to wait eagerly for the outcome of a suspenseful situation or contest.
- clinograph — (in mining, construction, etc.) an instrument that records the deviation of boreholes or the like from the vertical.
- conchoidal — (of the fracture of minerals and rocks) having smooth shell-shaped convex and concave surfaces
- crashingly — extremely; exceedingly
- cuchulainn — a hero of Ulster and the subject of many legends.
- cynophilia — a love of dogs
- dandyishly — in the manner of a dandy
- danish oil — a furniture oil, based on synthetic resins, that gives a soft luster.
- didelphian — of or relating to an animal in the Didelphia subclass of mammals
- disenthral — disenthrall.
- disinthral — (transitive) To set free from thraldom or oppression.
- earthlings — Plural form of earthling.
- echinulate — (of a plant or animal) having a covering of prickles or small spines.
- encephalic — of or relating to the brain