11-letter words containing p, r, o, v, e
- vaporimeter — an instrument for measuring vapor pressure or volume.
- varley loop — a device containing a Wheatstone bridge, for comparing resistances and for locating faults in circuits.
- vasopressin — Biochemistry. a peptide hormone, synthesized in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland, that stimulates capillary muscles and reduces the flow of urine and increases its concentration.
- vasopressor — a hormone, as epinephrine, or other agent that raises the blood pressure by causing contraction of the arteriole muscles, narrowing the arteriole passage.
- vectorscope — a waveform monitor which measures audio and video signals
- venographic — of or relating to venography
- very pistol — a special pistol which fires coloured flares for signalling at night, esp at sea
- vi improved — (text, tool) (VIM) (Previously "vi iMitation"), An improved version of vi, available for many platforms. VIM allows multiscreen editing, more flexible insert/command mode handling, better C indentation and much more.
- videography — the art or process of making films with a video camera.
- volt-ampere — an electric measurement unit, equal to the product of one volt and one ampere, equivalent to one watt for direct current systems and a unit of apparent power for alternating current systems. Abbreviation: VA.
- water vapor — a dispersion, in air, of molecules of water, especially as produced by evaporation at ambient temperatures rather than by boiling. Compare steam (def 2).
- well-proven — to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim.