9-letter words containing y, l
- arylamine — any of a group of amines in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia are replaced by aromatic groups.
- arylation — to introduce one or more aryl groups into (a compound).
- asexually — Biology. having no sex or sexual organs. independent of sexual processes, especially not involving the union of male and female germ cells.
- ashamedly — feeling shame; distressed or embarrassed by feelings of guilt, foolishness, or disgrace: He felt ashamed for having spoken so cruelly.
- asininely — In an asinine manner; very irrationally.
- asphyxial — the extreme condition caused by lack of oxygen and excess of carbon dioxide in the blood, produced by interference with respiration or insufficient oxygen in the air; suffocation.
- assayable — That may be assayed.
- assumably — in a presumable manner
- assumedly — in a presumed manner
- assuredly — If something is assuredly true, it is definitely true.
- astrology — Astrology is the study of the movements of the planets, sun, moon, and stars in the belief that these movements can have an influence on people's lives.
- asyllabic — not functioning in the manner of a syllable
- asystoles — Plural form of asystole.
- asystolic — Pertaining to asystole.
- at livery — being kept in a livery stable
- atheology — a resistance or aversion to theology
- atmolysis — a method of separating gases that depends on their differential rates of diffusion through a porous substance
- atomology — (dated) The doctrine of atoms.
- atonality — absence of or disregard for an established musical key in a composition
- atoningly — in an expiating manner
- atypicals — Plural form of atypical.
- audiology — the scientific study of hearing, often including the treatment of persons with hearing defects
- aulophyte — a free-living plant growing on or in another plant.
- austerely — severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding: an austere teacher.
- autocycle — a bicycle powered or assisted by a small engine
- autolatry — the worship of oneself
- autolycus — a crater in the NW quadrant of the moon about 38 km in diameter and 3000 m deep
- autolysed — Simple past tense and past participle of autolyse.
- autolyses — the breakdown of plant or animal tissue by the action of enzymes contained in the tissue affected; self-digestion.
- autolysin — any agent that produces autolysis
- autolysis — the destruction of cells and tissues of an organism by enzymes produced by the cells themselves
- autolytic — the breakdown of plant or animal tissue by the action of enzymes contained in the tissue affected; self-digestion.
- autoreply — a facility for sending automated replies to email messages
- auxiliary — An auxiliary is a person who is employed to assist other people in their work. Auxiliaries are often medical workers or members of the armed forces.
- auxilytic — promoting lysis or increasing lytic action.
- availably — suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available.
- averagely — a quantity, rating, or the like that represents or approximates an arithmetic mean: Her golf average is in the 90s. My average in science has gone from B to C this semester.
- avertedly — in an averted or offended manner
- avoidably — In a manner so as to be avoidable.
- away goal — a goal scored by a team playing away from its home ground. Away goals count for more than home goals in certain competitions
- awesomely — causing or inducing awe; inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear: an awesome sight.
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- ayatollah — An ayatollah is a type of Muslim religious leader.
- aydelotte — Frank, 1880–1956, U.S. educator.
- aylesbury — a town in SE central England, administrative centre of Buckinghamshire. Pop: 69 021 (2001)
- baby bell — one of the seven regional telephone companies formed after the breakup of the Bell system in 1983.
- baby blue — a very light blue.
- baby doll — a doll that looks like a baby
- baby girl — a female baby
- baby milk — a powder made from dried cows' milk, or other ingredients, mixed with water to feed babies