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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.
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