15-letter words containing o, s, t, r, e, p
- absorption edge — a discontinuity in the graph of the absorption coefficient of a substance plotted against the wavelength of x-rays being absorbed, representing the minimum energy necessary to free electrons from particular shells of the atoms of the substance.
- adoption papers — documentation relating to the adoption of a particular child
- adrenoreceptors — Plural form of adrenoreceptor.
- air-superiority — designating a fighter aircraft built for long patrol capability at high altitudes and supersonic speeds, with air-to-air combat as its principal mission.
- altar of repose — a pedestal or niche upon which the sacraments are preserved from Maundy Thursday to Good Friday.
- angina pectoris — a sudden intense pain in the chest, often accompanied by feelings of suffocation, caused by momentary lack of adequate blood supply to the heart muscle
- anteroposterior — Relating to or directed toward both front and back.
- anthropogenesis — the study of the origins of man
- anthropometrics — the science of measuring the size and proportions of the human body (called anthropometry), especially as applied to the design of furniture and machines.
- anti-censorship — the act or practice of censoring.
- antiprogressive — opposed to or acting against progression in society
- apartment house — a building containing a number of residential apartments.
- apolipoproteins — Plural form of apolipoprotein.
- apollo asteroid — one of a number of asteroids whose orbits cross that of the earth.
- apostle pitcher — a stoneware pitcher decorated in relief with figures of the apostles.
- apostles' creed — a concise statement of Christian beliefs dating from about 500 ad, traditionally ascribed to the Apostles
- appropriateness — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- approximateness — The quality of being approximate.
- archiepiscopate — the rank, office, or term of office of an archbishop
- armaments depot — a store for armaments
- arms inspection — the official checking of a country's weapons and other military equipment, usually to check that international agreements have been respected
- astrophotometry — the measurement of the intensity of light of celestial objects.
- athletic sports — sports, esp track and field events, in which athleticism is required
- atmospherically — pertaining to, existing in, or consisting of the atmosphere: atmospheric vapors.
- autobiographers — Plural form of autobiographer.
- autobiographies — Plural form of autobiography.
- autostereoscopy — The display of stereoscopic images without the use of special viewing equipment.
- backup software — (tool, software) Software for doing a backup, often included as part of the operating system. Backup software should provide ways to specify what files get backed up and to where. It may include its own scheduling function to automate the procedure or, preferably, work with generic scheduling facilities. It may include facilities for managing the backup media (e.g. maintaining an index of tapes) and for restoring files from backups. Examples are Unix's dump command and Windows's ntbackup.
- bacteriophagous — Pertaining to the predation and consumption of bacterium.
- bandstop filter — A bandstop filter is a filter designed to eliminate all frequencies within a band of frequencies.
- baptism of fire — If someone who has just begun a new job has a baptism of fire, they immediately have to cope with very many severe difficulties and obstacles.
- bits per second — (communications, unit) (bps, b/s) The unit in which data rate is measured. For example, a modem's data rate is usually measured in kilobits per second. In 1996, the maximum modem speed for use on the PSTN was 33.6 kbps, rising to 56 kbps in 1997. Note that kilo- (k), mega- (M), etc. in data rates denote powers of 1000, not 1024.
- blasting powder — a form of gunpowder made with sodium nitrate instead of saltpeter, used chiefly for blasting rock, ore, etc.
- boustrophedonic — of or relating to lines written in opposite directions
- brocken specter — an optical phenomenon sometimes occurring at high altitudes when the image of an observer placed between the sun and a cloud is projected on the cloud as a greatly magnified shadow.
- brussels sprout — Brussels sprouts are vegetables that look like tiny cabbages.
- car transporter — a vehicle for carrying automobiles
- carpometacarpus — a bone in the wing of a bird that consists of the metacarpal bones and some of the carpal bones fused together
- cast aspersions — If you cast aspersions on someone or something, you suggest that they are not very good in some way.
- castanospermine — a substance obtained from the Australian chestnut or black bean tree
- casters-up mode — [IBM, probably from slang belly up] Yet another synonym for "broken" or "down". Usually connotes a major failure. A system (hardware or software) which is "down" may be already being restarted before the failure is noticed, whereas one which is "casters up" is usually a good excuse to take the rest of the day off (as long as you're not responsible for fixing it).
- castner process — a process for extracting sodium from sodium hydroxide, devised by Hamilton Young Castner (1858–98)
- cell disruption — Cell disruption is when a biological material becomes smaller to release proteins and enzymes.
- cephalothoraxes — Plural form of cephalothorax.
- charleston peak — a mountain in SE Nevada: highest peak in the Spring Mountains. 11,919 feet (3635 meters).
- chemoautotrophs — Plural form of chemoautotroph.
- chemopsychiatry — the study and application of chemical substances in psychiatry
- chest protector — a protective pad worn over the chest by a catcher or umpire to shield the body from foul tips.
- chief inspector — an officer of high rank in British police forces
- cleptoparasites — Plural form of cleptoparasite.
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