10-letter words containing p, r, i, c, e
- pericenter — the point at which a heavenly body orbiting around a primary other than the earth or sun is closest to the primary.
- pericentre — the point in an elliptical orbit that is nearest to the centre of mass of the system
- periclinal — of or relating to a pericline
- periculous — dangerous; perilous
- perimetric — the border or outer boundary of a two-dimensional figure.
- periodical — a magazine or other journal that is issued at regularly recurring intervals.
- peripheric — peripheral (defs 1–3).
- periphonic — (of sound reproduction) involving speakers placed at different heights so as to produce sound from all directions
- periphytic — the community of tiny organisms, as protozoans, hydras, insect larvae, and snails, that lives on the surfaces of rooted aquatic plants.
- periscopic — Optics. (of certain lenses in special microscopes, cameras, etc.) giving distinct vision obliquely, or all around, as well as, or instead of, in a direct line.
- peritectic — of or noting the phase intermediate between a solid and the liquid that results from the melting of the solid.
- perithecia — the fruiting body of ascomycetous fungi, typically a minute, more or less completely closed, globose or flask-shaped body enclosing the asci.
- peritricha — ciliate protozoans, of the order Peritrichida, in which the cilia are restricted to a spiral around the mouth
- perlucidus — (of a cloud) having transparent spaces between the elements.
- pernicious — causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful: pernicious teachings; a pernicious lie.
- pernickety — persnickety.
- peroxyacid — an acid derived from hydrogen peroxide and containing the –O–O– group, as peroxysulfuric acid, H 2 S 2 O 8 .
- pertinence — pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details.
- phaneritic — (of a rock) having the principal constituents in the form of crystals visible to the naked eye.
- phrenesiac — hypochondriacal
- phrensical — frenzical; frenzied
- picaresque — pertaining to, characteristic of, or characterized by a form of prose fiction, originally developed in Spain, in which the adventures of an engagingly roguish hero are described in a series of usually humorous or satiric episodes that often depict, in realistic detail, the everyday life of the common people: picaresque novel; picaresque hero.
- pickleworm — the larva of a pyralid moth, Diaphania nitidalis, that bores into the stem and fruit of squash, cucumber, and other cucurbitaceous plants.
- picnickers — an excursion or outing in which the participants carry food with them and share a meal in the open air.
- picturable — a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.: I carry a picture of my grandchild in my wallet.
- picturised — to represent in a picture, especially in a motion picture; make a picture of.
- piece rate — compensation based on a worker's quantitative output or production, usually an agreed sum per article of work turned out.
- piercingly — loud or shrill, as the quality of a voice.
- pigsticker — to hunt for wild boar, usually on horseback and using a spear.
- pin cherry — any of several species of cherry, especially Prunus padus (European bird cherry) of Europe and Asia, and P. pensylvanica (pin cherry) of the U.S.
- pin clover — alfilaria.
- pin wrench — a wrench having a pin for insertion into the heads of certain bolts to drive them. Compare spanner (def 2).
- pitcherful — the amount held by a pitcher.
- pleochroic — (of a biaxial crystal) characterized by pleochroism.
- pleromatic — relating to the pleroma
- poker dice — (used with a plural verb) dice that, instead of being marked with spots, carry on their faces a picture or symbol representing the six highest playing cards: ace, king, queen, jack, ten, nine.
- police car — squad car.
- polyhedric — resembling a polyhedron
- porrection — the act of holding something out for presentation or acceptance
- potsticker — a pan-fried and steamed Chinese dumpling with a ground meat or vegetable filling.
- practicers — habitual or customary performance; operation: office practice.
- pratincole — any of several limicoline birds of the genus Glareola, of the Eastern Hemisphere, having a short bill, long, narrow, pointed wings, and a forked tail.
- pre-advice — an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc.: I shall act on your advice.
- pre-atomic — of or relating to the period of history preceding the atomic age.
- pre-climax — a stable community that precedes the full development of the climax community of a given area and that results from local variations in soil and water.
- pre-excite — to stimulate (esp part of the heart muscle) in preparation or beforehand
- pre-exilic — being or occurring prior to the exile of the Jews in Babylonia 597–538 b.c.
- preachings — the act or practice of a person who preaches.
- preaseptic — pertaining to the period before the use of aseptic practices in surgery.
- prebiotics — natural substances in some foods that encourage the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut