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13-letter words containing s, a, n, l, o

  • formularising — Present participle of formularise.
  • fossilisation — Alternative spelling of fossilization.
  • fossilization — Geology. to convert into a fossil; replace organic with mineral substances in the remains of an organism.
  • fractionalise — Alt form fractionalize.
  • fractionalism — the state of being separate or inharmonious
  • fractionalist — an advocate or supporter of fractionalism
  • frise aileron — an aircraft wing control surface designed with its leading edge extending forward of its axis of rotation so that when the aileron's trailing edge is raised the leading edge extends below the bottom surface of the wing.
  • frontal gyrus — any of several convolutions on the outer surface of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum.
  • full of beans — the edible nutritious seed of various plants of the legume family, especially of the genus Phaseolus.
  • functionalise — to make functional.
  • functionalism — (usually initial capital letter) Chiefly Architecture, Furniture. a design movement evolved from several previous movements or schools in Europe in the early 20th century, advocating the design of buildings, furnishings, etc., as direct fulfillments of material requirements, as for shelter, repose, or the serving of food, with the construction, materials, and purpose clearly expressed or at least not denied, and with aesthetic effect derived chiefly from proportions and finish, purely decorative effects being excluded or greatly subordinated. the doctrines and practices associated with this movement. Compare rationalism (def 4).
  • functionalist — a person who advocates, or works according to, the principles of functionalism.
  • gala occasion — a festive, social occasion
  • galactosamine — an amino sugar that is a major component of glycolipids and chondroitin.
  • galah session — an occasion on which people from remote areas converse with each other by radio
  • galvanisation — Alternative form of galvanization.
  • galvanometers — Plural form of galvanometer.
  • galvanoplasty — electrotypy.
  • galveston bay — an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico.
  • games console — Also called game(s) console, gaming console, video-game console. a computer system specially made for playing video games by connecting it to a television or other display for video and sound.
  • garrison life — the life of troops who maintain and guard a military base or fortified place
  • garrulousness — Garrulity.
  • gas explosion — an explosion caused by a gas leak in the presence of an ignition source
  • gastronomical — the art or science of good eating.
  • general costs — the general expenses of running a business
  • general store — a store, usually in a rural area, that sells a wide variety of merchandise, as clothing, food, or hardware, but is not divided into departments.
  • general synod — the governing body, under Parliament, of the Church of England, made up of the bishops and elected clerical and lay representatives
  • generalissimo — the supreme commander of the armed forces.
  • gesticulation — the act of gesticulating.
  • giant scallop — sea scallop.
  • gladstone bag — a small rectangular suitcase hinged to open into two compartments of equal size.
  • glamorisation — Alternative spelling of glamorization.
  • glass-blowing — the art or process of forming or shaping a mass of molten or heat-softened glass into ware by blowing air into it through a tube.
  • globalisation — internationalisation
  • glocalisation — (British spelling) Alternative form of glocalization.
  • glucuronidase — an enzyme that catalyzes glucuronide hydrolysis
  • glycosylation — (chemistry, biochemistry) The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.
  • golan heights — a range of hills in the Middle East, possession of which is disputed between Israel and Syria: under Syrian control until 1967 when they were stormed by Israeli forces; Jewish settlements have since been established. Highest peak: 2224 m (7297 ft)
  • gold standard — a monetary system with gold of specified weight and fineness as the unit of value.
  • grain of salt — salt crystal
  • graminicolous — (esp of parasitic fungi) living on grass
  • grandiloquous — grandiloquent
  • granular snow — a rare form of opaque precipitation consisting of very tiny ice crystals
  • granuliferous — full of granules, or producing granules
  • granulomatous — an inflammatory tumor or growth composed of granulation tissue.
  • gynaecologist — (UK, Canada, dated in US) A physician who specialises in diseases of the female reproductive system.
  • hallucinogens — Plural form of hallucinogen.
  • hand controls — a set of controls in some cars, operated by hand, that have the same function as the accelerator, brake, and clutch pedals
  • handsome lake — 1735-1815; Seneca prophet, social reformer, & founder of a North American Indian religion named after him
  • hematosalpinx — (medicine) A medical condition involving bleeding into the Fallopian tubes.
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