10-letter words containing of

inshore of — nearer than (something else) to the shore
insofar as — to such an extent (usually followed by as): I will do the work insofar as I am able.
instead of — as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something: We ordered tea but were served coffee instead.
isoflavone — a phytoestrogen produced chiefly by plants of the legume family, especially soybeans, potentially useful in lowering cholesterol and in treating some cancers and menopausal symptoms.
isoflurane — a volatile, halogenated ether, C 3 H 2 ClF 5 O, used as a general anesthetic in surgery.
ketoprofen — A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, derived from propionic acid, that has analgesic and antipyretic effects and acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin.
land of oz — an unreal, otherworldly, or magical place.
law of war — rules or a code of rules governing the rights and duties of belligerents in an international war.
lightproof — impervious to light: a lightproof film cartridge.
lipofuscin — any of several brown pigments similar to melanin that accumulate in animal cells with age and are products of oxidation of lipids and lipoproteins.
machoflops — /mach'oh-flops/ A pun on "megaflops" referring to the inflated performance figures often quoted by computer manufacturers. Real application programs are lucky to get half the quoted speed. See Your mileage may vary, benchmark.
macrofauna — any animals visible to the naked eye
macroflora — Plants that can be seen with the naked eye.
man of god — a clergyman.
man-of-war — a warship.
meiofaunal — Pertaining to, or characteristic of, a meiofauna.
meiofaunas — Plural form of meiofauna.
mesofossil — A fossil of a small part of a plant, such as a fruit, leaf or seed.
met office — (in Britain) a national weather-forecasting service
microfarad — a unit of capacitance, equal to one millionth of a farad. Symbol: μF, μf. Abbreviation: mf., mfd.
microfauna — Biology. microscopic animals.
microfiber — a very fine polyester fiber, weighing less than one denier per filament, used especially for clothing.
microfibre — Alternative spelling of microfiber.
microfiche — a flat sheet of microfilm in a form suitable for filing, typically measuring 4 by 6 inches (10 by 15 cm) and containing microreproductions, as of printed or graphic matter, in a grid pattern.
microfilms — Plural form of microfilm.
microflora — Biology. microscopic plants.
microforms — Plural form of microform.
microfungi — Plural form of microfungus.
mothproofs — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mothproof.
mould loft — a building with a large floor area where someone reproduces in actual size a draughtsman's design for a ship or an aircraft
myofascial — Of or relating to the layer of loose tissue (fascia) surrounding the muscle tissues.
myofibrils — Plural form of myofibril.
nanofossil — A nanosized fossil.
neofascism — any of various political movements or beliefs inspired by or reminiscent of fascism or Nazism.
neofascist — any of various political movements or beliefs inspired by or reminiscent of fascism or Nazism.
net profit — the actual profit made on a business transaction, sale, etc., or during a specific period of business activity, after deducting all costs from gross receipts.
nitrofuran — A class of drug, derived from furan, used to inhibit bacterial growth.
no offence — Some people say 'no offence' to make it clear that they do not want to upset you, although what they are saying may seem rather rude.
no offense — I do not intend this as an insult
noiseproof — soundproof.
noises off — sounds made offstage intended for the ears of the audience: used as a stage direction
non-profit — A non-profit organization is one which is not run with the aim of making a profit.
nonprofits — Plural form of nonprofit.
nuku'alofa — the capital of Tonga, a port on the N coast of Tongatapu Island. Pop: 36 000 (2005 est)
number off — to call out or cause to call out one's number or place in a sequence, esp in a rank of soldiers
of a piece — a separate or limited portion or quantity of something: a piece of land; a piece of chocolate.
of a truth — certainly
of concern — If something is of concern to someone, they find it worrying and unsatisfactory.
of fashion — of high social standing
of service — If someone or something is of service to you, they help you or are useful to you.

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