10-letter words containing n, o, i, c
- glauconite — a greenish micaceous mineral consisting essentially of a hydrous silicate of potassium, aluminum, and iron and occurring in greensand, clays, etc.
- glucogenic — the production of glucose by the decomposition of glycogen or from any nonglucose precursor.
- glycogenic — of or relating to glycogen.
- gnomically — In a gnomic manner. (In a way apparently clear and simple, but eventually difficult to understand).
- gnomonical — Alternative form of gnomonic.
- gnosticism — a group of ancient heresies, stressing escape from this world through the acquisition of esoteric knowledge.
- gnosticize — to adopt or maintain Gnostic views.
- go-carting — Go-carting is the sport of racing or riding on go-carts.
- gonioscope — an optical instrument used for measuring the angle of the anterior chamber of the eye.
- gonioscopy — an optical instrument used for measuring the angle of the anterior chamber of the eye.
- gonococcic — the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, causing gonorrhea.
- gravitonic — Relating to gravitons.
- grind rock — whetstone.
- ground ice — anchor ice.
- gynocratic — Pertaining to government by women.
- gynophilic — Woman-loving.
- gynophobic — relating to a dread or hatred of women
- haciendado — hacendado.
- hackintosh — 1. (jargon, computer) An Apple Lisa that has been hacked into emulating a Macintosh (also called a "Mac XL"). 2. (jargon, computer) A Macintosh assembled from parts theoretically belonging to different models in the line.
- haemoconia — the small particles of matter, thought to be particles of the structure of red blood cells, that are present in blood that is flowing around the body
- halcyonian — calm; peaceful; tranquil: halcyon weather.
- haloclines — Plural form of halocline.
- harmonical — Alternative form of harmonic.
- harmonicas — Plural form of harmonica.
- harmonicon — harmonica (def 1).
- hedonistic — a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification.
- hemianopic — having or relating to hemianopia
- hemocyanin — a blue, copper-containing respiratory pigment in the plasma of many invertebrates.
- heptatonic — (of a musical scale) comprising seven notes
- heroicness — Also, heroical. of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine.
- hieromancy — divination through studying objects offered in sacrifice
- hieronymic — of or relating to St. Jerome.
- high-count — (of a woven fabric) having a relatively high number of warp and filling threads per square inch.
- hippocrene — a spring on Mount Helicon sacred to the Muses and regarded as a source of poetic inspiration.
- histrionic — of or relating to actors or acting.
- homecoming — a return to one's home; arrival at home.
- homophonic — having the same sound.
- homorganic — (of two or more speech sounds) having the same place of articulation, as p, b, and m, which are all bilabial.
- honorifics — Plural form of honorific.
- hootchinoo — hoochinoo.
- hopsacking — bagging made chiefly of hemp and jute.
- horn chair — a chair, especially of the late 19th-century U.S., having a frame made from steer, elk, buffalo, or other animal horns.
- housatonic — a river flowing S from NW Massachusetts through SW Connecticut to Long Island Sound near Stratford, Connecticut. 148 miles (240 km) long.
- hutchinson — Anne Marbury [mahr-buh-ree] /ˈmɑr bə ri/ (Show IPA), 1591–1643, American religious liberal, born in England: banished from Massachusetts 1637.
- hyaluronic — Of or pertaining to hyaluronic acid or its derivatives.
- hydrogenic — (chemistry) hydrogen-like.
- hydroponic — the cultivation of plants by placing the roots in liquid nutrient solutions rather than in soil; soilless growth of plants. Compare aeroculture, geoponics (def 2).
- hypersonic — noting or pertaining to speed that is at least five times that of sound in the same medium.
- hypertonic — Physiology. of or relating to hypertonia.
- hypnagogic — of or relating to drowsiness.