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15-letter words containing t, e, n, c, i, y

  • nucleosynthesis — the formation of new atomic nuclei by nuclear reactions, thought to occur in the interiors of stars and in the early stages of development of the universe.
  • nucleosynthetic — Of or pertaining to nucleosynthesis.
  • oligodendrocyte — A glial cell similar to an astrocyte but with fewer protuberances, concerned with the production of myelin in the central nervous system.
  • operating cycle — the period of time between starting a business and making a profit
  • over-analytical — pertaining to or proceeding by analysis (opposed to synthetic).
  • overconfidently — In an overconfident manner.
  • oxytetracycline — a dull-yellow, crystalline antibiotic powder, C 2 2 H 2 4 N 2 O 9 , produced by Streptomyces rimosus, used chiefly in treating infections caused by streptococci, staphylococci, Gram-negative bacilli, rickettsiae, and certain protozoans and viruses.
  • pachymeningitis — inflammation of the dura mater of the brain and spinal cord
  • packing density — a measure of the amount of data that can be held by unit length of a storage medium, such as magnetic tape
  • parenthetically — of, pertaining to, noting, or of the nature of a parenthesis: several unnecessary parenthetic remarks.
  • phenylketonuric — an inherited disease due to faulty metabolism of phenylalanine, characterized by phenylketones in the urine and usually first noted by signs of mental retardation in infancy.
  • phytopathogenic — of, possessing the properties of, or relating to a phytopathogen
  • planimetrically — in a planimetric manner
  • plunket society — the Royal New Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children
  • polychlorinated — having multiple chlorine atoms
  • polycrystalline — (of a rock or metal) composed of aggregates of individual crystals.
  • postsynchronize — to add sound, such as dubbing, to a film or video after shooting is completed
  • presynaptically — in a presynaptic manner
  • private company — a company whose shareholders may not exceed 50 in number and whose shares may not be offered for public subscription.
  • psychosynthesis — a theoretical effort to reconcile components of the unconscious, including dreams, with the rest of the personality.
  • publicity agent — A publicity agent is a person whose job is to make sure that a large number of people know about a person, show, or event so that they are successful.
  • publicity event — an event designed to generate publicity
  • pyrocrystalline — crystallized from a molten magma or highly heated solution.
  • pyrometric cone — (in a kiln) a triangular piece of material that indicates by bending or melting that a certain temperature has been reached.
  • pyrotechnically — in a pyrotechnical manner
  • radiotechnology — the technical application of any form of radiation to industry.
  • reality fiction — a satirical parody of a reality TV show
  • recognizability — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
  • reconcilability — capable of being reconciled.
  • recycling plant — a factory for processing used or abandoned materials
  • reentry vehicle — the section of a spacecraft or ballistic missile designed to return to earth.
  • resurrectionary — pertaining to or of the nature of resurrection.
  • rhyming couplet — a pair of lines in poetry that rhyme and usually have the same rhythm
  • romantic comedy — a light and humorous movie, play, etc., whose central plot is a happy love story.
  • scarlet lychnis — a plant, Lychnis chalcedonica, of the pink family, having scarlet or sometimes white flowers, the arrangement and shape of the petals resembling a Maltese cross.
  • self-analytical — the application of psychoanalytic techniques and theories to an analysis of one's own personality and behavior, especially without the aid of a psychiatrist or other trained person.
  • self-rectifying — to make, put, or set right; remedy; correct: He sent them a check to rectify his account.
  • semantic memory — the recollection of facts and concepts
  • semi-analytical — pertaining to or proceeding by analysis (opposed to synthetic).
  • semicrystalline — partly or imperfectly crystalline.
  • semidocumentary — a film or television programme that is fictional but includes many factual events or details
  • sesquicentenary — a hundred and fiftieth anniversary
  • seven-year itch — scabies.
  • significatively — serving to signify.
  • society islands — a group of islands in the S Pacific: administratively part of French Polynesia; consists of the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands; became a French protectorate in 1843 and a colony in 1880. Pop: 214 445 (2002). Area: 1595 sq km (616 sq miles)
  • sociocentricity — socially oriented.
  • sticky-fingered — given to thieving
  • superintendency — a district or place under a superintendent.
  • surface density — quantity, as of electric charge, per unit surface area.
  • sympathetic ink — a fluid for producing writing that is invisible until brought out by heat, chemicals, etc.; invisible ink.
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