11-letter words containing t, o, s, p
- phoneticism — a phonetic scheme of writing
- phoniatrics — the study and treatment of voice disorders.
- phonologist — a specialist in phonology.
- phosphatase — any of several classes of esterases of varying specificity that catalyze the hydrolysis of phosphoric esters.
- phosphatide — phospholipid.
- phosphatize — to treat with phosphates.
- phosphorate — Also, phosphorize. Chemistry. to combine or impregnate with phosphorus.
- phosphorite — a sedimentary rock sufficiently rich in phosphate minerals to be used as a source of phosphorus for fertilizers.
- photo essay — a group of photographs, usually with supplementary text, that conveys a unified story and is published as a book or as a feature in a magazine or newspaper.
- photo shoot — photography session
- photo story — photo essay.
- photomosaic — mosaic (def 4).
- photoresist — Electronics. a photosensitive liquid polymer, used in photolithography to produce integrated circuits.
- photosensor — a photocell used to detect light.
- photosphere — a sphere of light or radiance.
- photostated — a camera for making facsimile copies of documents, drawings, etc., in the form of paper negatives on which the positions of lines, objects, etc., in the originals are maintained.
- photostatic — a camera for making facsimile copies of documents, drawings, etc., in the form of paper negatives on which the positions of lines, objects, etc., in the originals are maintained.
- photosystem — either of two pigment-containing systems, photosystem I or II, in which the light-dependent chemical reactions of photosynthesis occur in the chloroplasts of plants
- phycologist — the branch of botany dealing with algae.
- phyllotaxis — phyllotaxy.
- physiolater — somebody who worships nature
- physiolatry — the worship of nature
- physiometry — measurement of the physiological functions of the body.
- phytosterol — Biochemistry. any of various sterols obtained from plants.
- phytotomist — someone who studies or who is an expert in phytotomy
- piano stool — adjustable stool used by pianist
- piatigorsky — Gregor [greg-er] /ˈgrɛg ər/ (Show IPA), 1903–76, U.S. cellist, born in Russia.
- piedmontese — a native or inhabitant of Piedmont, Italy.
- pigeon post — the use of homing pigeons to carry messages
- pilot house — an enclosed structure on the deck of a ship from which it can be navigated.
- pilot raise — a small raise intended to be enlarged later.
- pilot study — trial done for research
- pinocytoses — (of a cell) to take within by means of pinocytosis.
- pinocytosis — the transport of fluid into a cell by means of local infoldings by the cell membrane so that a tiny vesicle or sac forms around each droplet, which is then taken into the interior of the cytoplasm.
- piscatology — the art or science of fishing.
- piscatorial — of or relating to fishermen or fishing: a piscatory treaty.
- pistol grip — a handle or grip, as of a rifle or saw, shaped like the butt of a pistol.
- pistol shot — a shot fired from a pistol
- pistol-whip — to beat or hit (someone) repeatedly with a pistol, especially in the head and shoulder area.
- piston land — A piston land is a raised area of a piston between piston rings.
- piston pump — A piston pump is a pump which moves fluid by the movement up and down of a disk or short cylinder inside a tube.
- piston ring — a metallic ring, usually one of a series, and split so as to be expansible, placed around a piston in order to maintain a tight fit, as inside the cylinder of an engine.
- piston slap — the characteristic sound of a seriously worn piston in a cylinder (usually of the engine of a motor car)
- pitchperson — a pitchman or pitchwoman
- pittosporum — any of various shrubs or trees of the genus Pittosporum, native to warm regions of the Old World, many species of which are cultivated as ornamentals for their attractive foliage, flowers, or fruit.
- plagiostome — (of fish) belonging to the genus Plagiostomi, which includes sharks and rays, characterized by a transverse mouth with the jaw suspended from the skull
- plainstones — the pavement or a paved area in a town or city
- plant louse — aphid.
- plantswoman — a nurserywoman.
- plasterwork — finish or ornamental work done in plaster.