11-letter words containing o, r, i, y
- criminology — Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminals.
- crithomancy — a form of divination in which grain or meal used in a sacrifice is analysed
- crown daisy — a garden plant, Chrysanthemum coronarium, of the composite family, native to southern Europe, having numerous yellowish-white flower heads.
- cryobiology — the branch of biology concerned with the study of the effects of very low temperatures on organisms
- cryogenized — treated with or stored in a cryogen.
- cryokinesis — The psychic ability to control and create ice and cold temperatures.
- cryokinetic — Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of cryokinesis.
- cryophysics — a branch of physics in which phenomena are studied at low temperatures
- cryptobiont — any organism that exhibits cryptobiosis
- cryptococci — Plural form of cryptococcus.
- cryptogamic — Of, relating to, or denoting cryptogams.
- cryptogenic — (esp of diseases) of unknown or obscure origin
- cryptologic — cryptography.
- cryptomeria — a coniferous tree, Cryptomeria japonica, of China and Japan, with curved needle-like leaves and small round cones: family Taxodiaceae
- cryptorchid — an animal or human in which the testes fail to descend into the scrotum
- cryptozoite — a malarial parasite at the stage of development in its host before it enters the red blood cells
- crystalloid — resembling or having the appearance or properties of a crystal or crystalloid
- customarily — according to custom; usually
- cyanohydrin — any of a class of organic compounds containing a cyanide group and a hydroxyl group bound to the same carbon atom
- cybernation — the use of computers to control and carry out operations, as in manufacturing
- cyberphobia — an irrational fear of computers
- cycloserine — an antibiotic effective in the treatment of tuberculosis
- cyclosporin — a substance, synthesized by certain soil fungi, that suppresses the immune response by disabling helper T cells, used to minimize rejection of foreign tissue transplants.
- cylindroids — Plural form of cylindroid.
- cypriniform — Any of many ray-finned fish, of the order Cypriniformes, such as the carps, minnows and loaches.
- cyprinodont — any small tropical or subtropical soft-finned fish of the mostly marine family Cyprinodontidae, resembling carp but having toothed jaws. The group includes the guppy, killifish, swordtail, and topminnow
- cytokeratin — Either of several forms of keratin found in the intracytoplasmic cytoskeleton of epithelial tissue.
- cytotropism — cytotropic tendency or behavior.
- declinatory — a plea that has the aim of demonstrating that the accused is exempt from legal authority and punishment
- deglutitory — of or relating to swallowing
- dehydration — the act or process of dehydrating.
- delineatory — That delineates; descriptive; drawing the outline; delineating.
- deliriously — Pathology. affected with or characteristic of delirium.
- delusionary — having false or unrealistic beliefs or opinions: Senators who think they will get agreement on a comprehensive tax bill are delusional.
- denigratory — to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character.
- deoxyribose — a pentose sugar obtained by the hydrolysis of DNA. Formula: C5H10O4
- deploringly — In a deploring manner.
- designatory — to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify.
- desultorily — lacking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful: desultory conversation.
- deteriority — the quality of being inferior or worse
- devouringly — In a devouring manner; rapaciously, consumingly.
- diisopropyl — Having two isopropyl groups.
- dilutionary — causing, involving, or relating to the dilution of company stocks
- dirty money — money obtained by immoral means
- dirty power — Electrical mains voltage that is unfriendly to the delicate innards of computers. Spikes, drop-outs, average voltage significantly higher or lower than nominal, or just plain noise can all cause problems of varying subtlety and severity (these are collectively known as power hits).
- discography — a selective or complete list of phonograph recordings, typically of one composer, performer, or conductor.
- discordancy — discordance (defs 1–3).
- discourtesy — lack or breach of courtesy; incivility; rudeness.
- dishonorary — tending to dishonour or disgrace
- diskography — discography.