12-letter words containing alo
- halogenating — Present participle of halogenate.
- halogenation — (chemistry) The reaction of a halogen with something, especially the replacement of a hydrogen atom of an organic compound with a halogen one.
- halotolerant — (biology) Able to tolerate a high concentration of salt in its environment.
- halotrichite — a mineral, iron alum, isomorphous with pickeringite, occurring in the form of yellowish fibers.
- kilocalories — Plural form of kilocalorie.
- lallapalooza — an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
- lollapalooza — an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
- malocclusion — faulty occlusion; irregular contact of opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaws.
- malodorously — With a bad smell.
- malonic acid — a white, crystalline, water-soluble, dibasic acid, C 3 H 4 O 4 , easily decomposed by heat: used chiefly as an intermediate in the synthesis of barbiturates.
- megalocardia — hypertrophy of the heart.
- megalomaniac — a person afflicted with megalomania.
- metalorganic — (chemistry) organometallic.
- methaqualone — a nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotic substance, C 1 6 H 1 4 N 2 O, used to induce sleep: also widely used as an illicit drug.
- mineralogies — Plural form of mineralogy.
- mineralogist — the science or study of minerals.
- mineralogize — (intransitive) To study mineralogy by collecting and examining minerals.
- monopetalous — gamopetalous.
- monosepalous — gamosepalous.
- muddle along — If you muddle along, you live or exist without a proper plan or purpose in your life.
- neencephalon — the more recent part of the brain in the evolutionary development of animals, including the cerebral cortex and its related structures.
- octopetalous — containing or consisting of eight petals
- octosepalous — having or consisting of eight sepals
- omphalomancy — Divination by means of a child's navel, to learn how many children the mother may have.
- omphaloscopy — Introversion.
- over-jealous — feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often followed by of): He was jealous of his rich brother.
- palo cortado — a rich, dry sherry
- pantaloonery — foolery; humorous entertainment
- polypetalous — having a corolla of separate petals.
- polysepalous — having a calyx of separate or unconnected sepals.
- rhopaloceral — of or relating to creatures from the Rhopalocera division of animals, which includes all butterflies, distinguished from moths on account of their club-shaped antennae
- saloonkeeper — a person who operates a saloon (sense 3)
- scandalously — disgraceful; shameful or shocking; improper: scandalous behavior in public.
- slalom racer — someone who takes part in a slalom
- string along — a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line.
- thessalonian — of or relating to Thessalonike or its inhabitants.
- thessalonica — official name of Salonika.
- thessalonike — official name of Salonika.
- thessaloníki — official name of Salonika.
- tricephalous — with three heads
- uncatalogued — not added to or detailed in a catalogue
- underzealous — full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical.
- valorization — to provide for the maintaining of the value or price of (a commercial commodity) by a government's purchasing the commodity at the fixed price or by its making special loans to the producers.
- yalong jiang — a river in central and S China, flowing S to the Yangtze River. 800 miles (1287 km) long.