10-letter words containing p, o, l
- petroglyph — a drawing or carving on rock, made by a member of a prehistoric people.
- petrol can — a container for carrying petrol
- petrol cap — a small cover that goes over the hole in a vehicle into which you put petrol
- petrolatum — a translucent gelatinous substance obtained from petroleum; used as a lubricant and in medicine as an ointment base and protective dressing
- petroleous — having or consisting of petroleum or an oil obtained from rock
- petroleuse — a female individual who uses petroleum to cause explosions or fires
- petrolhead — a person who is excessively interested in or is devoted to travelling by car
- petronella — a type of traditional country dance from Scotland
- petrópolis — a city in SE Brazil, north of Rio de Janeiro: resort. Pop: 280 000 (2005 est)
- phaelonion — an item of religious clothing, worn in the Eastern Church, and taking the form of a garment without sleeves for the upper body, rather like a chasuble
- phallocrat — a male who assumes authority over females due to his maleness
- phalloidin — a peptide toxin, responsible for the toxicity of the death cap mushroom, Amanita phalloides
- pharmacol. — pharmacology
- phelloderm — a layer of parenchyma produced inwardly by the cork cambium; an inner secondary cortex of the cork cambium.
- phenol red — a bright to dark red crystalline compound, C 1 9 H 1 4 O 5 S, slightly soluble in water, alcohol, and acetone: used as an acid-base indicator and as a diagnostic reagent in medicine.
- phenolated — containing phenol; carbolated.
- phenomenal — highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional: phenomenal speed.
- phenoplast — phenolic resin.
- pheromonal — relating to or constituting a pheromone
- phialiform — having a form like that of a saucer
- philomathy — an enjoyment of and passion for learning new facts and acquiring new knowledge
- philosophe — any of the popular French intellectuals or social philosophers of the 18th century, as Diderot, Rousseau, or Voltaire.
- philosophy — the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
- philoxenia — an act of hospitableness and welcome
- phlebogram — venogram.
- phlebolite — a small mass or solid deposit of calcium that forms in a vein
- phlebolith — valueless rock or mineral matter occurring in a vein; gangue.
- phlebology — the study of the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of veins.
- phlebotome — a cutting instrument used for phlebotomy.
- phlebotomy — the act or practice of opening a vein for letting or drawing blood as a therapeutic or diagnostic measure; venesection; bleeding.
- phlegethon — Also called Pyriphlegethon. Classical Mythology. a river of fire, one of five rivers surrounding Hades.
- phlegmonic — relating to or having the characteristics of a phlegmon
- phloem ray — a vascular ray extending into or located entirely within the secondary phloem.
- phlogistic — Pathology. inflammatory.
- phlogiston — a nonexistent chemical that, prior to the discovery of oxygen, was thought to be released during combustion.
- phlogopite — a magnesium-rich mica mineral, usually yellowish-brown, but sometimes reddish-brown.
- phocomelia — a usually congenital deformity of the extremities in which the limbs are abnormally short.
- phokomelia — a usually congenital deformity of the extremities in which the limbs are abnormally short.
- pholidosis — the layout or disposition of the scales of reptiles
- phone bill — an account or bill for the charges for a telephone and line and for calls made from it
- phone call — telephone call
- phone mail — voice mail
- phonetical — Also, phonetical. of or relating to speech sounds, their production, or their transcription in written symbols.
- phonically — of or relating to speech sounds.
- phono plug — a type of coaxial connector, used esp in audio equipment
- phosphoryl — a radical chemical consisting of phosphorus and oxygen, represented by the symbol pO
- photically — in a photic manner, by way of photic processes
- photocells — a solid-state device that converts light into electrical energy by producing a voltage, as in a photovoltaic cell, or uses light to regulate the flow of current, as in a photoconductive cell: used in automatic control systems for doors, lighting, etc.
- photoflash — flashbulb.
- photoflood — an incandescent tungsten lamp in which high intensity is obtained by overloading voltage: used in photography, television, etc.