11-letter words containing x, o
- lixiviation — to treat with a solvent; leach.
- lochaber ax — a Scottish battle-ax of the 16th century, having a tall, cleaverlike blade with a hook at its upper end.
- lockout box — Television. lockbox (def 3).
- louis xviii — (Louis Xavier Stanislas) 1755–1824, king of France 1814–15, 1815–24 (brother of Louis XVI).
- low-context — tending to communicate by electronic methods such as e-mail, rather than in person
- lower sixth — the first year of the sixth form
- loxodromics — the technique of navigating according to loxodromes or rhumb lines.
- luxuriation — The act of enjoying or experiencing luxury.
- luxuriously — characterized by luxury; ministering or conducive to luxury: a luxurious hotel.
- lymphotoxin — a glycoprotein that is released by antigen-stimulated or mitogen-stimulated T cells and is toxic to various other cells.
- maxilliform — Having the form, or structure, of a maxilla.
- methoxsalen — a potent compound, C 1 2 H 8 O 4 , derived from the seeds of the plant Ammi majus: used in combination with certain ultraviolet radiation for the treatment of severe psoriasis.
- metrosexual — a heterosexual, usually urban male who pays much attention to his personal appearance and cultivates an upscale lifestyle.
- mexico city — a city in and the capital of Mexico, in the central part. About 7400 feet (2255 meters) above sea level.
- mixing bowl — receptacle for stirring ingredients
- mixologists — Plural form of mixologist.
- mixotrophic — relating to a combination of heterotrophic and autotrophic sustenance
- monohydroxy — (of a molecule) containing one hydroxyl group.
- moxibustion — (in Eastern medicine) the burning of moxa on or near a person’s skin as a counterirritant.
- multiplexor — multiplexing
- musical box — music box.
- myxomatosis — Pathology. a condition characterized by the presence of many myxomas. myxomatous degeneration.
- myxomycetes — Plural form of myxomycete.
- myxoviruses — Plural form of myxovirus.
- nasopharynx — the part of the pharynx behind and above the soft palate, directly continuous with the nasal passages. Compare oropharynx (def 2).
- negotiatrix — (obsolete) A female negotiator.
- neoorthodox — adhering to the principles of neoorthodoxy.
- nephrotoxic — Damaging or destructive to the kidneys.
- nephrotoxin — Any nephrotoxic substance.
- neurotoxins — Plural form of neurotoxin.
- next door's — You can use next door's to indicate that something belongs to the person or people who live in the house to the right or left of your own.
- next of kin — a person's nearest relative or relatives: The newspaper did not publish the names of casualties until the next of kin had been notified.
- non-extinct — no longer in existence; that has ended or died out: an extinct species of fish.
- non-indexed — (in a nonfiction book, monograph, etc.) a more or less detailed alphabetical listing of names, places, and topics along with the numbers of the pages on which they are mentioned or discussed, usually included in or constituting the back matter.
- non-marxist — an adherent of Karl Marx or his theories.
- nonexistant — Misspelling of nonexistent.
- nonexistent — absence of existence.
- nonexisting — Nonexistent.
- nonexposure — the act of exposing, laying open, or uncovering: the sudden exposure of objects that were hidden under the blanket.
- nonflexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
- nonorthodox — of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.
- nonoxynol-9 — the active ingredient of spermicides.
- nontoxicity — The state or condition of being nontoxic.
- not exactly — not at all; by no means
- noxiousness — The state of being noxious.
- nyu omnifax — Early system on UNIVAC I or II. Listed in CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959).
- obnoxiously — In an obnoxious manner.
- odaxelagnia — (rare) A paraphilia in which biting or being bitten leads to sexual arousal.
- oedipus rex — a tragedy (c430 b.c.) by Sophocles.
- onyx marble — Mexican onyx.