12-letter words containing n, i, c, e, y
- cyclogenesis — the formation and development of a low-pressure storm system
- cyclolignane — (organic chemistry) Any lignane having an additional ring.
- cyclosporine — a drug, produced by a fungus (Tolypocladium inflatum), that suppresses the T cells that reject foreign tissue after an organ transplant without suppressing other cells that fight infections and cancer
- cylinder saw — crown saw.
- cypress pine — any coniferous tree of the Australian genus Callitrus, having leaves in whorls and yielding valuable timber: family Cupressaceae
- cypress vine — a tropical American convolvulaceous climbing plant, Ipomoea pennata, having finely divided compound leaves and scarlet or white tubular flowers
- cytogenetics — the branch of genetics that correlates the structure, number, and behaviour of chromosomes with heredity and variation
- cytokinetics — (biology) The study of cytokinesis.
- decalcifying — Present participle of decalcify.
- decreasingly — In a decreasing manner.
- demoniacally — In a demoniacal manner.
- denunciatory — characterized by or given to denunciation.
- deny a claim — If an insurance company denies a claim, it refuses to pay a claim submitted by a policyholder.
- descendingly — In a descending manner.
- diathermancy — the property of transmitting infrared radiation
- dicotyledons — Plural form of dicotyledon.
- dictyopteran — any insect of the order Dictyoptera, which comprises the cockroaches and mantises
- diisocyanate — (chemistry) Any compound containing two isocyanate anions or functional groups, but especially such an organic compound used in the preparation of polyurethane.
- discerningly — showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding: a discerning critic of French poetry.
- dodecagynian — (of a plant) having eleven or twelve pistils
- dry-cleaning — Dry-cleaning is the action or work of dry-cleaning things such as clothes.
- dynamometric — Relating to dynamometry.
- dysenterical — Alternative form of dysenteric.
- dysfluencies — disfluency.
- eccentricity — an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct: an interesting man, known for his eccentricities.
- echogenicity — (medical) The ability to create an echo that can be detected in an ultrasound examination.
- eco-friendly — environmentally safe
- economically — in a thrifty or frugal manner; with economy.
- economy size — product: large, inexpensive
- economy-size — larger in size and costing less per unit of measurement than a smaller size: an economy-size box of soap flakes.
- ectosymbiont — (biology) A partner in a symbiotic relationship that remains on the surface of its host or occupies a body cavity.
- ecumenically — general; universal.
- electrifying — Present participle of electrify.
- elocutionary — Of or pertaining to elocution or to public speaking; rhetorical.
- emancipatory — Of or pertaining to emancipation or to an emancipator.
- enchantingly — In an enchanting manner.
- encyclopedia — An encyclopedia is a book or set of books in which facts about many different subjects or about one particular subject are arranged for reference, usually in alphabetical order.
- encyclopedic — Comprehensive in terms of information.
- enemy action — offensive military action by your military enemy
- enhypostatic — relating to enhypostasia
- enteroclysis — A fluoroscopic X-ray of the small intestine.
- entrancingly — In an entrancing manner.
- entropically — By means of or in relation to entropy.
- erythromycin — An antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria. It is similar in its effects to penicillin.
- eternal city — Rome2
- euphonically — In a euphonic manner.
- exclusionary — restrictive or elitist
- eye-catching — Something that is eye-catching is very noticeable.
- fascinatedly — In a fascinated manner; with fascination.
- fenian cycle — the cycle of legends describing and glorifying the bravery, battles, and wandering life of the Irish Fenians, especially under the leadership of Finn.