14-letter words containing p, y, r
- cryptoanalysis — cryptanalysis.
- cryptococcosis — a disease affecting both animals and humans caused by the Cryptococcus neoformans fungus
- cryptocurrency — a decentralized digital medium of exchange which is created, regulated, and exchanged using cryptography and (usually) open source software
- cryptographers — Plural form of cryptographer.
- cryptographist — the science or study of the techniques of secret writing, especially code and cipher systems, methods, and the like. Compare cryptanalysis (def 2).
- cryptoporticus — a covered passage, as one underground, lighted on one side.
- cryptorchidism — a congenital condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum
- cryptosporidia — Plural form of cryptosporidium.
- cryptovolcanic — of or relating to a rock structure providing indirect or incomplete evidence of volcanism.
- crystal palace — a building of glass and iron designed by Joseph Paxton to house the Great Exhibition of 1851. Erected in Hyde Park, London, it was moved to Sydenham (1852–53): destroyed by fire in 1936
- crystal pickup — a piezoelectric vibration pickup or detector, often used on electric phonographs
- curiosity shop — a shop selling unusual items and curios
- cylinder press — a printing press in which a flat bed holding the printing form moves against a rotating cylinder that carries the paper.
- cypress spurge — a perennial herb, Euphorbia cyparissias, of Eurasia, having small, greenish-yellow flowers in dense clusters.
- cyproheptadine — a type of antihistamine drug used in the treatment of allergies
- cytophotometer — an instrument for examining cells by determining the intensity or wavelengths of light transmitted through them.
- cytophotometry — the use of a photometer in order to study the chemical compounds of a cell
- cytoprotectant — A cytoprotectant is a medication for ulcers that increases the level of mucus in the stomach in order to protect the stomach lining from acid.
- cytoprotection — (biology) The process by which various compounds protect cells from damage.
- cytoprotective — (biology) That provides cytoprotection.
- dactyliography — the art of engraving or writing on gems
- dactylographer — the study of fingerprints for purposes of identification.
- daguerreotypes — Plural form of daguerreotype.
- dairy products — food derived from or containing milk and its derivatives
- debt repayment — the action of repaying debts, or a single payment made to wards paying off a debt
- deep-fat fryer — a device for cooking food by submerging it in hot fat
- departmentally — In a departmental manner; affecting departments.
- depreciatingly — So as to disparage or belittle.
- deputy sheriff — a person that is authorized to act as sheriff in certain circumstances
- dermatoglyphic — relating to skin markings (such as fingerprints) or the study thereof
- dictionary apl — Sharp APL
- diethylpropion — a sympathomimetic substance, C 13 H 19 NO⋅HCl, used as an appetite suppressor and a short-term adjunct in the management of certain kinds of obesity.
- direct primary — a primary in which members of a party nominate its candidates by direct vote.
- disapprobatory — Containing disapprobation; serving to disapprove.
- disapprovingly — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
- discerpibility — the quality of being able to be discerped
- disciplinarily — In a disciplinary way.
- disciplinarity — The quality of being an academic discipline.
- dispensatorily — in the manner of dispensation
- dispersibility — to drive or send off in various directions; scatter: to disperse a crowd.
- disprovability — The ability to be disproven; refutability.
- dna polymerase — any of a class of enzymes involved in the synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid from its deoxyribonucleoside triphosphate precursors.
- drepanocytosis — Sickle-cell anemia.
- duty-free shop — airport: untaxed goods store
- earsplittingly — In an earsplitting way; very loudly.
- electrotherapy — The use of electric currents passed through the body to stimulate nerves and muscles, chiefly in the treatment of various forms of paralysis.
- emergency stop — a sudden application of the brakes in a car, such as the driver would need to carry out in an emergency
- empty calories — calories that are present in foods that have very little nutritive value: e.g. in alcohol or refined sugar
- endocrinopathy — any disease due to disorder of the endocrine system
- energy company — a company that produces energy, such as electricity