11-letter words containing al
- cephalocele — a protrusion of the brain or cranial matter through an opening in the skull
- cephalogram — An X-ray of the craniofacial area.
- cephalopode — Archaic form of cephalopod.
- cephalopods — Plural form of cephalopod.
- cephalothin — a cephalosporin antibiotic often used in the treatment of bacterial infections
- cephalotomy — the dissection of the head
- cerebralism — the theory that physical phenomena arise from the action of the brain
- cerebralist — a person that advocates the theory of cerebralism
- ceremonials — Plural form of ceremonial.
- cervicalgia — Neck pain.
- chain coral — coral of the extinct genus Halysites, from the Ordovician and Silurian periods, consisting of oval, laterally compressed corallites united to form a chainlike structure.
- chalazogamy — (of plants) the process of fertilization whereby the pollen tube penetrates the embryosac through the chalaza rather than through the micropyle
- chalcedonic — Of or pertaining to chalcedony.
- chalcedonyx — a variety of chalcedony characterized by alternate stripes of black and white
- chalcidicum — an annex of an ancient Roman basilica.
- chalcophile — (of a chemical element in the earth) having an affinity for sulfur.
- chaleur bay — an inlet of the Gulf of St. Lawrence between NE New Brunswick and SE Quebec, in SE Canada: rich fishing ground. About 85 miles (135 km) long; 15–25 miles (24–40 km) wide.
- chalkboards — Plural form of chalkboard.
- chalkstones — Plural form of chalkstone.
- chalkstripe — clothing with a pattern of thin white stripes on a dark background
- challengers — Plural form of challenger.
- challenging — A challenging task or job requires great effort and determination.
- chaotically — completely confused or disordered: a chaotic mass of books and papers.
- chaptalized — Simple past tense and past participle of chaptalize.
- check valve — a valve that closes by fluid pressure to prevent return flow
- cherry coal — a type of bituminous coal that burns readily and gives a hot fire.
- chippendale — Chippendale is a style of furniture from the eighteenth century.
- chirurgical — relating to, carrying out or expert in surgery
- choirstalls — fixed seats in the choir of a church, generally of carved wood
- choledochal — Related to the bile duct.
- choplogical — (rare) Characterized by equivocation or by overly complex or specious argumentation; improperly reasoned.
- chordotonal — (of an insect) responsive to sound vibrations, as certain organs or parts.
- chrome alum — a violet-red crystalline substance, used as a mordant in dyeing. Formula: KCr(SO4)2.12H2O
- chromosomal — Chromosomal means relating to or connected with chromosomes.
- chronically — constant; habitual; inveterate: a chronic liar.
- chrysalidal — relating to a chrysalis or stage in the development of an insect
- chrysalides — the hard-shelled pupa of a moth or butterfly; an obtect pupa.
- chrysalises — Plural form of chrysalis.
- chuckwallas — Plural form of chuckwalla.
- chugalugged — Simple past tense and past participle of chugalug.
- chum salmon — a large salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) with pale flesh, found in the N Pacific
- church hall — a building near to or attached to a church suitable for social gatherings
- cicatricial — Physiology. new tissue that forms over a wound and later contracts into a scar.
- cinematical — Of or pertaining to the cinema; cinematic.
- circumbasal — surrounding the base.
- citronellal — a colourless slightly water-soluble liquid with a lemon-like odour, a terpene aldehyde found esp in citronella and certain eucalyptus oils: used as a flavouring and in soaps and perfumes. Formula: (CH3)2C:CH(CH2)2CH(CH3)CH2CHO
- ciudad real — a market town in S central Spain. Pop: 65 703 (2003 est)
- clack valve — a simple nonreturn valve using either a hinged flap or a ball
- clamatorial — of or relating to the American flycatchers (family Tyrannidae)
- classically — Someone who has been classically trained in something such as art, music, or ballet has learned the traditional skills and methods of that subject.