12-letter words containing o, c, h, l, p
- chlorophenol — any of three isomers having the formula C 6 H 5 ClO, derived from chlorine and phenol, used chiefly as intermediates in the manufacture of dyes.
- chlorophylls — Plural form of chlorophyll.
- chlorophytes — Plural form of chlorophyte.
- chlorophytum — any plant of the genus Chlorophytum, esp C. elatum variegatum, grown as a pot plant for its long narrow leaves with a light central stripe, and characterized by the production of offsets at the end of long scapes: family Liliaceae
- chloropicrin — a colourless insoluble toxic lachrymatory liquid used as a pesticide and a tear gas; nitrotrichloromethane. Formula: CCl3NO2
- chloroplasts — Plural form of chloroplast.
- chlorospinel — a variety of spinel used as a gem, colored grass-green by the presence of copper.
- chlorpyrifos — a broad-spectrum insecticide, C 9 H 11 Cl 3 NO 3 PS, used on lawns and ornamental plants.
- chopper tool — a core tool of flint or stone, with a transverse cutting edge, characteristic of cultures in Asia and parts of the Middle East and Europe
- chorus pedal — an electronic device that creates the effect of more than one sound from a single source by combining a short delay with slight deviations in pitch
- chromatophil — Also, chromatophilic, chromatophilous [kroh-muh-tof-uh-luh s] /ˌkroʊ məˈtɒf ə ləs/ (Show IPA). chromophil (def 1).
- chromophilia — the property of staining readily.
- chromophilic — Also, chromophilic, chromophilous [kroh-mof-uh-luh s] /kroʊˈmɒf ə ləs/ (Show IPA), chromatophilic, chromatophilous. staining readily.
- chromoplasts — Plural form of chromoplast.
- chrysophanol — (organic compound) A chemical compound found in rhubarb.
- churchpeople — people belonging to a church
- clap hold of — to grasp suddenly or forcibly
- clothes pole — a post to which a clothesline is attached
- clothes prop — a long wooden pole with a forked end, used to raise a line of washing to enable it to catch the breeze
- clothes shop — a shop selling clothes
- clothespress — a closet, wardrobe, or chest in which to keep clothes
- colour depth — bits per pixel
- colour phase — a seasonal change in the coloration of some animals
- colporrhaphy — (surgery) suturing of a defect in the wall of the vagina.
- coprophiliac — of or relating to coprophilia
- coprophilous — growing in or on dung
- corrivalship — the position of a corrival
- coulrophobia — an abnormal fear of clowns.
- cyclographic — of or relating to a cyclograph
- cycloheptane — (organic compound) An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C7H14; a volatile inflammable liquid.
- cymbocephaly — scaphocephaly.
- diencephalon — the posterior section of the forebrain.
- dolphin kick — (in the butterfly stroke) a kick in which the legs move up and down together, with the knees bent on the upswing.
- electrograph — A machine used in gravure printing.
- electrophile — (chemistry) a compound or functional group that is attractive to, and accepts electrons, especially accepting an electron pair from a nucleophile to form a bond.
- electrophone — (music) any instrument designed to create sounds using electrical currents.
- electrophori — Plural form of electrophorus.
- eosinophilic — (of a cell or its contents) readily stained by eosin.
- epencephalon — the cerebellum and pons Varolii
- euphonically — In a euphonic manner.
- euphorically — In a euphoric manner.
- exophthalmic — Having or characterized by protruding eyes.
- fly the coop — an enclosure, cage, or pen, usually with bars or wires, in which fowls or other small animals are confined for fattening, transportation, etc.
- francophilia — Alternative capitalization of Francophilia.
- galactophore — a galactophorous duct.
- geographical — of or relating to geography.
- golden perch — a freshwater food fish, Plectroplites ambiguus, that inhabits inland waters of Australia.
- gospel choir — a choir performing gospel music
- haemophiliac — A person with haemophilia.
- hall process — a process in which aluminum is refined by electrolytic reduction of alumina fused with cryolite.