10-letter words containing r, i, d, o
- radiometer — Also called Crookes radiometer. an instrument for demonstrating the transformation of radiant energy into mechanical work, consisting of an exhausted glass vessel containing vanes that revolve about an axis when exposed to light.
- radiopager — a small radio receiver fitted with a buzzer to alert a person to telephone their home, office, etc, to receive a message
- radiopaque — opaque to radiation; visible in x-ray photographs and under fluoroscopy (opposed to radiotransparent).
- radiophare — a radiotelegraphic station used by vessels to determine their positions; radio beacon.
- radiophone — a radiotelephone.
- radiophoto — an image created by radio waves rather than light
- radioscope — an instrument, such as a fluoroscope, capable of detecting radiant energy
- radioscopy — the examination of objects opaque to light by means of another form of radiation, usually x-rays.
- radiosonde — an instrument that is carried aloft by a balloon to send back information on atmospheric temperature, pressure, and humidity by means of a small radio transmitter.
- radiotoxic — causing radiation sickness.
- radius rod — (in a feathering paddle wheel) any of the rods, meeting in a hub mounted eccentrically with the paddle-wheel shaft, for feathering the paddles while in the water.
- raduliform — rasp-like
- railroaded — a permanent road laid with rails, commonly in one or more pairs of continuous lines forming a track or tracks, on which locomotives and cars are run for the transportation of passengers, freight, and mail.
- railroader — a person employed in the operation or management of a railroad.
- rain cloud — a cloud or a mass of clouds that yields rain.
- rain-cloud — a cloud or a mass of clouds that yields rain.
- rained off — cancelled or postponed on account of rain
- raised bog — a bog of convex shape produced by growth of sphagnum and other bog plants in acid conditions and the subsequent build up of acid peat
- randomwise — in a random manner
- rawinsonde — a method of upper-atmosphere meteorological observation conducted by means of a radiosonde tracked by radar.
- re-edition — a new edition
- re-invoked — to call for with earnest desire; make supplication or pray for: to invoke God's mercy.
- readoption — the adoption of something or someone again
- real video — (video, compression) A lossy video compression format from Real Media.
- recidivous — repeated or habitual relapse, as into crime.
- recognised — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- recognized — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- reconsider — to consider again, especially with a view to change of decision or action: to reconsider a refusal.
- red kowhai — parrot's-bill.
- red liquor — mordant rouge.
- red mombin — purple mombin.
- red ribbon — a badge, banner, rosette, or the like made of red-colored ribbon or other material and used to signify the achievement of second place, as in a contest.
- redecision — the act or process of deciding; determination, as of a question or doubt, by making a judgment: They must make a decision between these two contestants.
- redemption — an act of redeeming or atoning for a fault or mistake, or the state of being redeemed.
- redirector — network redirector
- rediscount — to discount again.
- rediscover — to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gain sight or knowledge of (something previously unseen or unknown): to discover America; to discover electricity. Synonyms: detect, espy, descry, discern, ascertain, unearth, ferret out, notice.
- redisposed — to give a tendency or inclination to; incline: His temperament disposed him to argue readily with people.
- redissolve — to dissolve again
- redivision — the act or process of dividing; state of being divided.
- redondilla — a Spanish verse form in which each stanza consists of four lines, each with eight syllables, and a rhyme scheme abba.
- reinforced — (of a material, structure, etc) strengthened or supported
- reinvolved — to include as a necessary circumstance, condition, or consequence; imply; entail: This job involves long hours and hard work.
- rejoindure — the act of joining again; a reunion
- remodeling — to model again.
- reoxidized — to convert (an element) into an oxide; combine with oxygen.
- resolidify — to (cause to) become solid again
- resounding — making an echoing sound: a resounding thud.
- rhabdolith — a minute rodlike structure, believed by some to be algae, found at the bottom and the surface of the ocean, and which is composed of calcium carbonate, calcium or limestone
- rhapsodist — a person who rhapsodizes.