17-letter words containing s, c, r, i, m, p
- spectrum analysis — the determination of the constitution or condition of bodies and substances by means of the spectra they produce.
- spectrum disorder — any of a group of disorders each having symptoms that occur on a continuum and certain features that are shared along its spectrum but that manifest in markedly different forms and degrees. See also autism spectrum disorder.
- spring cankerworm — the striped, green caterpillar of any of several geometrid moths: a foliage pest of various fruit and shade trees, as Paleacrita vernata (spring cankerworm) and Alsophila pometaria (fall cankerworm)
- stenothermophilic — growing best within a narrow temperature range.
- storm in a teacup — a violent fuss or disturbance over a trivial matter
- superaerodynamics — the branch of aerodynamics that deals with gases at very low densities.
- supercolumniation — the placing of one order of columns above another.
- support mechanism — any formal system or method of providing support or assistance
- supreme sacrifice — the sacrifice of one's own life: Many made the supreme sacrifice during the war.
- telescopic damper — a device with telescopic parts that reduce vibration in a motor vehicle
- undercompensation — to compensate or pay less than is fair, customary, or expected.
- vacuum aspiration — menstrual extraction.
- varix lymphaticus — a similar condition affecting an artery or lymphatic vessel
- vermiform process — vermiform appendix.
- warm-up exercises — preparatory exercises done to warm up the muscles
- zygomatic process — any of several bony processes that articulate with the cheekbone.