13-letter words containing p, l, i
- perilymphatic — the fluid between the bony and membranous labyrinths of the ear.
- periodicalist — a writer of articles for periodicals
- periodontally — with respect to periodontal tissue
- peripheralism — the explanation of psychological events emphasizing peripheral human functions, as those of skeletal muscles or the sex organs, rather than cognition or other processes of the central nervous system.
- peripherality — the quality of being peripheral
- perishability — subject to decay, ruin, or destruction: perishable fruits and vegetables.
- perissodactyl — having an uneven number of toes or digits on each foot.
- peritonealize — to cover with peritoneum.
- perityphlitis — the inflammation of the tissue surrounding the caecum
- perivitelline — located around the vitellus (yolk) of an egg
- perl profiler — (tool) (pprof) A tool by Anthony Iano-Fletcher of Nottingham University, UK to profile, and collate data from, Perl scripts. Version: 1? Source posted on comp.lang.perl in mid-June 1993.
- perlustration — the act of perlustrating; a thorough inspection or survey, esp of letters for purposes of surveillance
- perpendicular — vertical; straight up and down; upright.
- perseveringly — displaying perseverance; resolutely persistent; steadfast: a persevering student.
- persian lilac — an Asian lilac, Syringa persica, having pale reddish-purple flowers.
- persian melon — a round variety of muskmelon having a green, reticulate, unribbed rind and orange flesh.
- personalistic — Also called personal idealism. a modern philosophical movement locating ultimate value and reality in persons, human or divine.
- personalities — the visible aspect of one's character as it impresses others: He has a pleasing personality.
- perspectively — a technique of depicting volumes and spatial relationships on a flat surface. Compare aerial perspective, linear perspective.
- petit larceny — petty larceny.
- petrochemical — a chemical substance obtained from petroleum or natural gas, as gasoline, kerosene, or petrolatum.
- petrol engine — an internal-combustion engine that uses petrol as fuel
- petrol-driven — (of a car, engine, etc) powered by petrol
- petroliferous — containing or yielding petroleum
- petrophysical — relating to the analysis of the constitution and characteristics of rocks
- phalansterian — of or relating to a phalanstery.
- phalansterism — a model of society in which members of a community live in the same space and share common belongings
- phallic phase — the time from about age three to five when the genitals become the focus of a child's sensual pleasure.
- phallocentric — a doctrine or belief centered on the phallus, especially a belief in the superiority of the male sex.
- phantasmality — the condition or character of being incorporeal and illusory
- pharmacologic — the science dealing with the preparation, uses, and especially the effects of drugs.
- pharyngealize — to pronounce with pharyngeal coarticulation.
- phelloplastic — an image or a representation that has been fashioned from cork
- phencyclidine — an anesthetic drug, C 1 7 H 2 5 N, used as an animal tranquilizer: also widely used in several forms as an illicit hallucinogen.
- phenobarbital — a white, crystalline powder, C 1 2 H 1 2 N 2 O 3 , used as a sedative, a hypnotic, and as an antispasmodic in epilepsy.
- phenomenalism — the doctrine that phenomena are the only objects of knowledge or the only form of reality.
- phenomenality — highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional: phenomenal speed.
- phenomenalize — to regard or interpret as a phenomenon.
- phenylalanine — a crystalline, water-soluble, essential amino acid, C 6 H 5 CH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH, necessary to the nutrition of humans and most animals, obtained chiefly from egg white or skim milk. Symbol: F. Abbreviation: Phe;
- phenylephrine — an alpha-adrenergic stimulant, C 1 9 H 1 3 NO 2 , used chiefly as a nasal decongestant.
- phenylic acid — phenol (def 1).
- philanthropic — of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent: a philanthropic foundation.
- philhellenism — a friend or supporter of the Greeks.
- philippeville — former name of Skikda.
- philippopolis — Greek name of Plovdiv.
- phillips head — a screw head having two partial slots crossed at right angles, driven by a special screwdriver (Phillips screwdriver)
- philo judaeus — c20 b.c.–a.d. c50, Alexandrian Jewish theologian and philosopher.
- philosophical — of or relating to philosophy: philosophical studies.
- philosophizer — to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.
- phlebographic — relating to phlebography or the X-ray imaging of a vein that has been injected with a dye that is visible on the image taken