10-letter words containing s, p, i, n, o, u
- proinsulin — the prohormone of insulin, converted into insulin by enzymatic removal of part of the molecule.
- propulsion — the act or process of propelling.
- proscenium — Also called proscenium arch. the arch that separates a stage from the auditorium. Abbreviation: pros.
- proteinous — Biochemistry. any of numerous, highly varied organic molecules constituting a large portion of the mass of every life form and necessary in the diet of all animals and other nonphotosynthesizing organisms, composed of 20 or more amino acids linked in a genetically controlled linear sequence into one or more long polypeptide chains, the final shape and other properties of each protein being determined by the side chains of the amino acids and their chemical attachments: proteins include such specialized forms as collagen for supportive tissue, hemoglobin for transport, antibodies for immune defense, and enzymes for metabolism.
- protrusion — the act of protruding or the state of being protruded.
- pugnacious — inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
- pultrusion — a process for manufacturing reinforced plastic products in which a bundle of glass fibres is pulled through a resin bath and then through a heated die to shape the resin
- quoin post — the vertical post at the side of a lock gate, about which the gate swings
- resumption — the act of resuming; a reassumption, as of something previously granted.
- rough spin — hard or unfair treatment
- simon pure — real; genuine: a simon-pure accent.
- simon-pure — real; genuine: a simon-pure accent.
- spinaceous — pertaining to or of the nature of spinach; belonging to the amaranth family of plants.
- sporangium — the case or sac in which spores are produced.
- stupration — an act of ravishing or a violation
- subpontine — of or relating to the Pontine Marshes.
- subreption — Canon Law. a concealment of the pertinent facts in a petition, as for dispensation or favor, that in certain cases nullifies the grant. Compare obreption (def 1).
- subspinous — situated beneath the spine's protruding vertebrae or 'bumps'
- sulphonium — the hypothetical univalent radical -SH3
- superation — the action or process of superating, overcoming or surpassing
- supersonic — greater than the speed of sound waves through air.
- supertonic — the second tone of a diatonic scale, being the next above the tonic.
- supination — rotation of the hand or forearm so that the palmar surface is facing upward (opposed to pronation).
- suppletion — the use in inflection or derivation of an allomorph that is not related in form to the primary allomorph of a morpheme, as the use of better as the comparative of good.
- supporting — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
- suspension — the act of suspending.
- suspensoid — a sol having a solid disperse phase.
- undisposed — not disposed of.
- unimposing — not imposing; unimpressive: an unimposing spectacle; a man of unimposing stature.
- union shop — a shop, business establishment, or part thereof, in which terms and conditions of employment for all employees are fixed by agreement between the employer and a labor union.
- unperilous — not hazardous or dangerous
- unpolished — made smooth and glossy: a figurine of polished mahogany.
- unpossible — impossible
- unprecious — of high price or great value; very valuable or costly: precious metals.
- unpromised — not engaged or promised in marriage
- unreposing — not relaxing, restful, or tranquil
- unsporting — engaging in, disposed to, or interested in open-air or athletic sports: a rugged, sporting man.
- unstooping — (of head, shoulders, posture, or a person) not stooping or bending
- unsuperior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
- upgrowings — instances of growing upwards
- uprootings — acts of uprooting
- urinoscopy — uroscopy.
- usurpation — an act of usurping; wrongful or illegal encroachment, infringement, or seizure.
- utopianism — the views or habit of mind of a utopian; impracticable schemes of political or social reform.
- utopianist — the views or habit of mind of a utopian; impracticable schemes of political or social reform.
- xiphosuran — any chelicerate arthropod of the subclass Xiphosura, including the horseshoe crabs and many extinct forms