13-letter words containing s, t, c, l
- criminologist — the study of crime and criminals: a branch of sociology.
- critical mass — In physics, the critical mass of a substance is the minimum amount of it that is needed for a nuclear chain reaction.
- criticalities — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
- cross-fertile — capable of cross-fertilization or of being cross-fertilized
- cross-sterile — incapable of reproducing due to hybridization.
- cross-utilize — to make use of in an additional or different way.
- crosscultural — Alternative spelling of cross-cultural.
- crosscut file — a file having two intersecting rows of teeth
- crossectional — Of, pertaining to, or being a cross section.
- crustaceology — The branch of zoology dealing with crustaceans.
- crustal plate — a large block or tabular section of the lithosphere that reacts to tectonic forces as a unit and moves as such.
- cryobiologist — A biologist who specializes in cryobiology.
- cryptanalysis — the study of codes and ciphers; cryptography
- cryptoanalyst — Alternative form of cryptanalyst.
- cryptoclastic — (of minerals and rocks) composed of microscopic fragments
- crystal class — any of 32 possible types of crystals, classified according to their rotational symmetry about axes through a point
- crystal clear — Water that is crystal clear is absolutely clear and transparent like glass.
- crystal habit — the external shape of a crystal
- crystal pleat — one of a series of fine, permanently pressed pleats of varying widths, usually in a sheer fabric
- crystal-clear — absolutely clear; transparent; lucid.
- crystallinity — of or like crystal; clear; transparent.
- crystallizing — Present participle of crystallize.
- crystalloidal — Relating to a crystalloid.
- cucking stool — stool in which suspected witches were tested
- culdocentesis — (medicine) A diagnostic procedure in which fluid from the rectouterine pouch is extracted, via the vagina, using a needle.
- culpabilities — guilt or blame that is deserved; blameworthiness.
- culturalistic — Of or relating to culturalism.
- culture clash — a conflict arising from the interaction of people with different cultural values
- culture shock — Culture shock is a feeling of anxiety, loneliness, and confusion that people sometimes experience when they first arrive in another country.
- cultus coolee — a purposeless or recreational stroll or ride.
- culver's root — a tall North American scrophulariaceous plant, Veronicastrum virginicum, having spikes of small white or purple flowers
- cunnilinguist — One who gives cunnilingus.
- curling stone — a large, heavy, ellipsoidal stone or a similar object made of iron, usually having one rough side and one smooth side with a hole in the center of each for screwing in a handle by which the stone is released, for use in the game of curling.
- curling tongs — a metal scissor-like device that is heated, so that strands of hair may be twined around it in order to form curls
- cushion plant — a type of low-growing plant having many closely spaced short upright shoots, typical of alpine and arctic habitats
- custard apple — a West Indian tree, Annona reticulata: family Annonaceae
- custom-tailor — to modify to fit a specific use or need; tailor-make.
- customer flow — Customer flow is the movement of customers around a store.
- cuticle stick — a piece of wood with a flattened end used to push back the cuticles from one's nails
- cyberstalkers — Plural form of cyberstalker.
- cyberstalking — Cyberstalking is the use of the Internet to contact someone or find out information about them in a way that is annoying or frightening.
- cyclosilicate — any silicate in which the SiO 4 tetrahedra are linked to form rings.
- cyclostrophic — pertaining to atmospheric motion in which the centripetal acceleration exactly balances the horizontal pressure force.
- cytochalasins — Plural form of cytochalasin.
- cytoskeletons — Plural form of cytoskeleton.
- dactylozooids — Plural form of dactylozooid.
- decapitalised — to deprive of capital; discourage capital formation; withdraw capital from: The government decapitalized industry with harsh tax policies.
- deceitfulness — given to deceiving: A deceitful person cannot keep friends for long.
- decentralised — Simple past tense and past participle of decentralise.
- decentralizes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of decentralize.