15-letter words containing s, i, n, e
- aluminosilicate — a silicate in which some of the silicon in the tetrahedral unit SiO4 has been replaced by aluminium
- amenity society — a voluntary society established with the purpose of preserving historic art and architecture
- american cheese — a type of smooth hard white or yellow cheese similar to a mild Cheddar
- american smooth — a style of competitive ballroom dancing which incorporates elements of Latin dance
- americanologist — a foreign expert or specialist in American cultural or political matters: a leading Americanologist in the Kremlin.
- aminoglycosides — Plural form of aminoglycoside.
- anacostia river — a river in the District of Columbia flowing into the Potomac River. about 24 miles (39 km) long.
- anaesthesiology — the science of administering anesthetics.
- anaesthetically — by means of an anaesthetic
- anamorphic lens — a component in the optical system of a film projector for converting standard 35mm film images into wide-screen format
- ancient history — Ancient history is the history of ancient civilizations, especially Greece and Rome.
- ancient of days — a name for God, originating in the Authorized Version of the Old Testament (Daniel 7:9)
- andes lightning — an electrical discharge of the corona type, occurring over mountains when the atmosphere is electrically disturbed.
- andrada e silva — José Bonifacio de [zhaw-ze baw-nee-fah-syoo di] /ʒɔˈzɛ ˌbɔ niˈfɑ syʊ dɪ/ (Show IPA), 1763–1838, Brazilian statesman and scientist: architect of Brazilian independence.
- andromonoecious — (of a plant species) having hermaphrodite and male flowers on the same plant
- androstenedione — a weak hormone, C19H26O2, produced by the ovaries, testes, and adrenal glands as a precursor to estrogen, testosterone, etc.: formerly taken in a concentrated tablet or capsule form as by some bodybuilders
- aneroid capsule — a box or chamber of thin metal, partially exhausted of air, used in the aneroid barometer and pressure altimeter.
- anesthetization — to render physically insensible, as by an anesthetic.
- anfractuosities — Plural form of anfractuosity.
- angina pectoris — a sudden intense pain in the chest, often accompanied by feelings of suffocation, caused by momentary lack of adequate blood supply to the heart muscle
- angiotensin iii — any of three oligopeptides occurring in plasma, an inactive form (angiotensin I) and two varieties (angiotensin II and angiotensin III) that elevate blood pressure and stimulate the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone.
- angustirostrate — having a narrow, beak-like part
- anne hutchinson — Anne Marbury [mahr-buh-ree] /ˈmɑr bə ri/ (Show IPA), 1591–1643, American religious liberal, born in England: banished from Massachusetts 1637.
- anne of austria — 1601–66, wife of Louis XIII of France and daughter of Philip III of Spain: regent of France (1643–61) for her son Louis XIV
- anniversary day — a day for celebrating the foundation date of one of the former Provinces
- annular eclipse — an eclipse of the sun in which the moon does not cover the entire disc of the sun, so that a ring of sunlight surrounds the shadow of the moon
- anteroposterior — Relating to or directed toward both front and back.
- anthropogenesis — the study of the origins of man
- anthropometrics — the science of measuring the size and proportions of the human body (called anthropometry), especially as applied to the design of furniture and machines.
- anti-censorship — the act or practice of censoring.
- anti-depressant — An anti-depressant is a drug which is used to treat people who are suffering from depression.
- anti-federalism — U.S. History. a member or supporter of the Antifederal party.
- anti-liberalism — the quality or state of being liberal, as in behavior or attitude.
- anti-separatist — a person who separates, withdraws, or secedes, as from an established church.
- anticarcinogens — Plural form of anticarcinogen.
- anticholesterol — an agent which acts against cholesterol, either as an antibody produced naturally by many mammals or in the form of a drug
- anticlericalism — opposed to the influence and activities of the clergy or the church in secular or public affairs.
- antidepressants — of or relating to a substance that is used in the treatment of mood disorders, as characterized by various manic or depressive affects.
- antifashionable — not conforming to mainstream fashion
- antifederalists — Plural form of antifederalist.
- antiforeclosure — opposed to the process of foreclosure
- antihypotensive — An antihypotensive is any drug that raises low blood pressure.
- antilock brakes — brakes fitted to some road vehicles that prevent skidding and improve control by sensing and compensating for overbraking
- antimaterialism — an attitude opposed to materialism
- antimaterialist — opposed to materialism
- antimetabolites — Plural form of antimetabolite.
- antiperistalses — Plural form of antiperistalsis.
- antiperistalsis — contractions of the intestine that force the contents in the opposite direction to the normal
- antiperistaltic — reversed peristaltic action of the intestines, by which their contents are carried upward.
- antiperspirants — Plural form of antiperspirant.