11-letter words containing o, r, e, c, t
- electroform — to form (a metallic object) by electrolytic deposition on a mould or matrix
- electrogram — a record of an organ's electrical activity, measured by monitoring changes in electric potential
- electroless — Relating to or denoting nickel plating using chemical means, as opposed to electroplating.
- electrolier — A chandelier in which the lights are electrical.
- electrology — (dated) the branch of physical science that deals with electricity and its properties.
- electrolyse — Alternative spelling of electrolyze.
- electrolyte — A liquid or gel that contains ions and can be decomposed by electrolysis, e.g., that present in a battery.
- electrolyze — Subject to or treat by electrolysis.
- electronica — (music genre) Any of a wide range of electronic music genres.
- electronics — (physics) The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles.
- electroplax — Each of a number of flattened plates of protoplasm that make up the electric organ of certain fishes, e.g., the electric eel.
- electrotint — a printing block made by drawing on a metal plate with varnish and electrolytically depositing a layer of metal on the nonvarnished areas of the plate
- electrotype — Make a copy of (something) by the electrolytic deposition of copper on a mold.
- electrotypy — the process of producing electrotype plates by electrolytically depositing a layer of copper or nickel onto a mould of the original
- electroweak — combining both the electromagnetic and weak forces or interactions
- elucidators — Plural form of elucidator.
- elucidatory — Serving to elucidate.
- emancipator — A person who emancipates.
- emasculator — One who, or that which, emasculates.
- embarcation — Alternative form of embarkation.
- embrocating — Present participle of embrocate.
- embrocation — A liquid used for rubbing on the body to relieve pain from sprains and strains.
- embryectomy — the surgical removal of an embryo
- emery cloth — a cloth covered with abrasive emery particles, used for sanding
- emunctories — Plural form of emunctory.
- encountered — Simple past tense and past participle of encounter.
- encounterer — One who encounters; an opponent or antagonist.
- end product — result of a process
- endocentric — Denoting or being a construction in which the whole has the same syntactic function as the head, for example big black dogs.
- endothermic — (of a reaction or process) accompanied by or requiring the absorption of heat.
- endotrophic — obtaining nourishment from within another plant
- enforcement — The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
- enterectomy — surgical excision of part of the intestine
- enterococci — Plural form of enterococcus.
- enterocoele — A coelom or coelomic cavity developed from the wall of the archenteron in some invertebrates.
- enterocytes — Plural form of enterocyte.
- entogastric — (zoology) Relating to the interior of the stomach; applied to a mode of budding from the interior of the gastric cavity, in certain hydroids.
- enunciators — Plural form of enunciator.
- epitrochoid — A geometric curve traced by a fixed point on one circle which rotates around the perimeter of another circle. Examples include the shape of the Wankel engine.
- equivocator — Agent noun of equivocate; one who equivocates.
- eradication — The complete destruction of something.
- erector set — a children's toy consisting of metal pieces, nuts, and bolts which could be connected together in order to build models, such as cars
- ergatocracy — Government by the workers.
- erotomaniac — A person suffering from erotomania (in either sense).
- eructations — Plural form of eructation.
- erythrocyte — A red blood cell that (in humans) is typically a biconcave disc without a nucleus. Erythrocytes contain the pigment hemoglobin, which imparts the red color to blood, and transport oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissues.
- escharotomy — A surgical procedure in which an incision is made through eschar to expose the fatty tissue below.
- escort duty — a military duty in which one or more servicemen accompany a person, group of people, or vehicle, for protection, guidance, restraint, or as a mark of honour
- escritoires — Plural form of escritoire.
- escritorial — Of or pertaining to an escritoire.