Words containing s, p, r, y
5 letter words containing s, p, r, y
6 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- crispy — Food that is crispy is pleasantly hard, or has a pleasantly hard surface.
- cypres — legal doctrine
- cypris — a member of a genus of small bivalve freshwater crustaceans
- cyprus — an island in the E Mediterranean: ceded to Britain by Turkey in 1878 and made a colony in 1925; became an independent republic in 1960 as a member of the Commonwealth; invaded by Turkey in 1974 following a Greek-supported military coup, leading to the partition of the island. In 1983 the Turkish-controlled northern sector declared itself to be an independent state as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus but failed to receive international recognition. Attempts by the UN to broker a reunification agreement have failed. Cyprus joined the EU in 2004. The UK maintains two enclaves as military bases (Akrotiri and Dhekelia Sovereign Base Areas), which are not included in Cyprus politically. Languages: Greek and Turkish. Religions: Greek Orthodox and Muslim. Currency: euro and Turkish lira. Capital: Nicosia. Pop (Greek): 838 897 (2011 est); (Turkish): 265 100 (2006 est). Area: 9251 sq km (3571 sq miles)
- dropsy — (formerly) edema.
7 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- apyrase — any of various enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate, yielding a phosphate and energy
- crisply — (especially of food) hard but easily breakable; brittle: crisp toast.
- cypress — A cypress or a cypress tree is a type of conifer.
- gypster — gyp1 (def 3).
- hydrops — (formerly) edema.
8 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- apospory — development of the gametophyte from the sporophyte without the formation of spores
- apsyrtus — a son of Aeëtes, killed by his sister Medea, who, while fleeing with Jason, threw pieces of her brother's body into the sea so that her father, in pursuing her, might be delayed while picking them up.
- aruspicy — haruspicy.
- asperity — If you say something with asperity, you say it impatiently and severely.
- bypasser — a road enabling motorists to avoid a city or other heavy traffic points or to drive around an obstruction.
9 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- aepyornis — any of the large extinct flightless birds of the genus Aepyornis, remains of which have been found in Madagascar
- air-spray — pertaining to compressed-air spraying devices or to liquids used in them.
- baptistry — a part of a Christian church in which baptisms are carried out
- bypassers — a road enabling motorists to avoid a city or other heavy traffic points or to drive around an obstruction.
- caryopsis — a dry seedlike fruit having the pericarp fused to the seed coat of the single seed: produced by the grasses
10 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- aeroscepsy — perception of atmospheric conditions, as the perception of odors by the antennae of insects.
- anisotropy — Physics. of unequal physical properties along different axes. Compare isotropic (def 1).
- archetypes — the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based; a model or first form; prototype.
- aristotype — a process of photographic printing in which paper coated with silver chloride in gelatin is used.
- aspiratory — of or suited for breathing or suction
11 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- agamospermy — formation of seeds in the absence of fertilization; a form of apomixis
- amorphously — lacking definite form; having no specific shape; formless: the amorphous clouds.
- amphistylar — (esp of a classical temple) having a set of columns at both ends or at both sides
- antileprosy — acting against leprosy
- antipyresis — checking or preventing fever.
12 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- absorptivity — a measure of the ability of a material to absorb radiation, equal to the internal absorptance of a homogeneous layer of the material under conditions in which the path of the radiation has unit length and the boundaries of the layer have no influence
- appraisingly — to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess: We had an expert appraise the house before we bought it.
- arsenopyrite — a white or grey metallic mineral consisting of a sulphide of iron and arsenic that forms monoclinic crystals with an orthorhombic shape: an ore of arsenic. Formula: FeAsS
- arthroplasty — surgical repair of a diseased joint
- astrophysics — Astrophysics is the study of the physical and chemical structure of the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space.
13 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- aeroemphysema — A form of emphysema that results from rapid decompression.
- agrostography — a treatise on grasses.
- amphiprostyle — (esp of a classical temple) having a set of columns at both ends but not at the sides
- anthroposcopy — physiognomy (def 2).
- anthroposophy — the spiritual and mystical teachings of Rudolph Steiner, based on the belief that creative activities such as myth making, which formed a part of life in earlier times, are psychologically valuable, esp for educational and therapeutic purposes
14 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- absorptiometry — (chemistry) Analysis using an absorptiometer.
- antipsychiatry — an approach to mental disorders that makes use of concepts derived from existentialism, psychoanalysis, and sociological theory
- aphoristically — in an aphoristic manner
- apprehensively — uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
- arthrogryposis — (countable, pathology) The permanent fixation of a joint in a contracted position.
15 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- achlorophyllous — containing no chlorophyll.
- air-superiority — designating a fighter aircraft built for long patrol capability at high altitudes and supersonic speeds, with air-to-air combat as its principal mission.
- anisotropically — Physics. of unequal physical properties along different axes. Compare isotropic (def 1).
- archiepiscopacy — a form of church government in which power is vested in archbishops.
- astrophotometry — the measurement of the intensity of light of celestial objects.
16 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- antihypertension — Pathology. elevation of the blood pressure, especially the diastolic pressure. an arterial disease characterized by this condition.
- antihypertensive — able to inhibit or control hypertension
- astrophotography — the photography of celestial bodies used in astronomy
- carboxypeptidase — any of several digestive enzymes that catalyze the removal of an amino acid from the end of a peptide chain having a free carbonyl group.
- caryophyllaceous — of, relating to, or belonging to the Caryophyllaceae, a family of flowering plants including the pink, carnation, sweet william, and chickweed
17 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- cardiorespiratory — of, relating to, or affecting the heart and respiratory system.
- comprehensibility — capable of being comprehended or understood; intelligible.
- contemporaneously — living or occurring during the same period of time; contemporary.
- cryopreservations — the storage of blood or living tissues at extremely cold temperatures, often -196 degrees Celsius.
- cryptocrystalline — (of rocks) composed of crystals that can be distinguished individually only by the use of a polarizing microscope
18 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- counter-hypothesis — a proposition, or set of propositions, set forth as an explanation for the occurrence of some specified group of phenomena, either asserted merely as a provisional conjecture to guide investigation (working hypothesis) or accepted as highly probable in the light of established facts.
- cross-disciplinary — linking two or more fields of study
- diphosphoglycerate — an ester of phosphoric acid and glyceric acid that occurs in the blood and that promotes the release of hemoglobin-bound oxygen.
- disproportionality — not in proportion; disproportionate.
- disproportionately — not proportionate; out of proportion, as in size or number.
19 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- champigny-sur-marne — a suburb of Paris, on the River Marne. Pop: 75 556 (2006)
- dihydrostreptomycin — an antibiotic, C 21 H 41 N 7 O 12 , derived by organic synthesis from and believed to be less toxic than streptomycin: used in the form of its sulfate chiefly in the treatment of tuberculosis.
- hyper-nationalistic — a person devoted to nationalism.
- hyperparathyroidism — overactivity of the parathyroid gland, characterized by softening of the bones, with consequent pain, tenderness, and a tendency to spontaneous fractures, and by muscular weakness and abdominal cramps.
- hypersuggestibility — subject to or easily influenced by suggestion.
20 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- diplomatic-secretary — secretary (def 5).
- hypercholesterolemia — the presence of an excessive amount of cholesterol in the blood.
- lymphogranulomatosis — widespread infectious granuloma of the lymphatic system.
- photophosphorylation — phosphorylation that utilizes light as a source of energy, as in the formation of ATP from ADP and phosphorus during photosynthesis.
- post-synchronization — the recording of dialogue and sound effects in synchronization with the picture after the film has been shot.
21 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- hypercholesterolaemia — the condition of having a high concentration of cholesterol in the blood
- hysterosalpingography — (medicine) X-ray examination of the uterus and oviducts following injection of a radiopaque substance.
- isopropylideneacetone — mesityl oxide.
- mucopolysaccharidosis — Any of a group of metabolic disorders caused by the absence or malfunction of lysosomal enzymes needed to break down glycosaminoglycans.
- psychomotor-agitation — the act or process of agitating; state of being agitated: She left in great agitation.
22 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- dehydroepiandrosterone — the most abundant steroid in the human body, that is involved in the manufacture of testosterone, oestrogen, progesterone, and corticosterone
- microspectrophotometry — a spectrophotometer for examining light emitted, transmitted, or reflected by minute objects.
- paracoccidioidomycosis — a chronic infection caused by the fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, occurring in Mexico and in Central and South America, characterized by mouth and throat ulcers, weight loss, and lesions on the skin, intestines, and genitals.
24 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- diphenylaminechlorarsine — adamsite.
- ichthyophthirius-disease — ich.
26 letter words containing s, p, r, y
- philosophical-anthropology — the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
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