9-letter words containing t, e, i, n
- hemotoxin — a toxin, as cobra venom, that causes a hemolytic reaction.
- hen fruit — a hen's egg or eggs.
- hen night — A hen night is a party for a woman who is getting married very soon, to which only women are invited.
- henrietta — a female given name, form of Henry.
- herceptin — a monoclonal antibody that inhibits the protein that can fuel tumour growth, used in the treatment of breast cancer
- hercynite — a black oxide mineral, FeAl 2 O 4 , of the spinel group.
- heritance — inheritance.
- herniated — to protrude abnormally from an enclosed cavity or from the body so as to constitute a hernia.
- herriment — the act of plundering
- heseltine — Michael (Ray Dibden) Baron. born 1933, British Conservative politician; secretary of state for defence (1983–86); secretary of state for the environment (1990–92); secretary of state for trade and industry (1992–95); deputy prime minister (1995–97)
- hesitance — hesitation; indecision or disinclination.
- hesitancy — hesitation; indecision or disinclination.
- hessonite — essonite.
- hibernate — Zoology. to spend the winter in close quarters in a dormant condition, as bears and certain other animals. Compare estivate.
- hiddenite — a rare, transparent variety of spodumene, colored yellow-green to emerald-green by chromium: used as a gem.
- high-tone — having high principles; dignified.
- hindemith — Paul, 1895–1963, U.S. composer, born in Germany.
- hiplength — reaching to or covering the hips, as clothing: a hiplength sweater.
- histamine — Biochemistry, Physiology. a heterocyclic amine, C 5 H 9 N 3 , released by mast cells when tissue is injured or in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing dilation of small blood vessels and smooth muscle contraction.
- histidine — an essential amino acid, C 3 H 3 N 2 CH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH, that is a constituent of proteins and is important as the iron-binding site in hemoglobin. Symbol: H. Abbreviation: His;
- hitlerian — of or relating to Adolf Hitler or his regime
- home unit — a self-contained residence which is part of a series of similar residences
- honesties — Plural form of honestie.
- horsemint — a wild mint, Mentha longifolia, introduced into America from Europe, having spikes of lilac flowers.
- hortensia — Hydrangea.
- hotelling — (in office management) a practice in which desk space must be booked in advance by an employee as required
- hungriest — Superlative form of hungry.
- hygienist — an expert in hygiene.
- hymettian — a mountain in SE Greece, near Athens. 3370 feet (1027 meters).
- hypnodiet — a diet involving the use of hypnosis to change one's attitude to food
- hypnotise — to put in the hypnotic state.
- hypnotize — to put in the hypnotic state.
- iatrogeny — a disease caused by medical intervention or treatment
- ice front — the forward section or seaward edge of an ice shelf.
- ice piton — a type of piton designed for being driven into ice
- ice plant — a plant, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, native to the Mediterranean region, having fleshy leaves that are covered with glistening vesicles and are sometimes eaten as greens.
- ice point — the temperature at which a mixture of ice and air-saturated water at a pressure of one atmosphere is in equilibrium, represented by 0°C and 32°F.
- ice tongs — a small pair of tongs for serving ice cubes.
- ideations — Plural form of ideation.
- identical — similar or alike in every way: The two cars are identical except for their license plates.
- identikit — A picture of a person, especially one sought by the police, reconstructed from typical facial features according to witnesses' descriptions.
- ignescent — emitting sparks of fire, as certain stones when struck with steel.
- ignitable — to set on fire; kindle.
- ignitible — Capable of being ignited.
- ill-spent — misspent; wasted.
- imbuement — to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.: The new political leader was imbued with the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
- immensity — vastness; enormous extent: the immensity of the Roman empire.
- impatiens — any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Impatiens, of the balsam family, having irregular flowers in which the calyx and corolla are not clearly distinguishable and bearing fruit that bursts open to scatter the seeds.
- impatient — not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.
- impeccant — Without sin; impeccable.