13-letter words containing tro
- introspecting — to practice introspection; consider one's own internal state or feelings.
- introspection — observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself.
- introspective — characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself.
- introversible — able to be introverted
- introvertedly — In an introverted manner.
- isoelectronic — noting or pertaining to atoms and ions having an equal number of electrons.
- leaded petrol — petrol containing tetraethyl lead in order to improve combustion
- lipodystrophy — A disorder characterized by abnormal or degenerative conditions of the body's adipose tissue.
- long trousers — full-length trousers (as opposed to shorts)
- lymphotrophic — carrying nutrients from the lymph to the tissues.
- master-stroke — a masterly action or achievement; an extremely skillful or effective action: War was avoided by a masterstroke of diplomacy.
- masterstrokes — Plural form of masterstroke.
- metronidazole — a synthetic antimicrobial substance, C 6 H 9 N 3 O 3 , used chiefly in the treatment of infections, such as Trichomonas vaginalis and certain anaerobic bacterial infections.
- metropolitans — Plural form of metropolitan.
- monostrophics — monostrophic verses
- monstrosities — Plural form of monstrosity.
- monstrousness — frightful or hideous, especially in appearance; extremely ugly.
- nitrobacteria — Plural form of nitrobacterium.
- nitrogelatine — an explosive, consisting mainly of nitroglycerine, that is used in the production of gelignite
- nitrogen base — Chemistry, Biochemistry. a nitrogen-containing organic compound that has the chemical properties of a base, especially a pyrimidine or purine: Four nitrogen bases are present in a DNA molecule.
- nitrogenation — to combine with nitrogen or add nitrogenous material to.
- nitrogenizing — Present participle of nitrogenize.
- nitroglycerin — a colorless, thick, oily, flammable, highly explosive, slightly water-soluble liquid, C 3 H 5 N 3 O 9 , prepared from glycerol with nitric and sulfuric acids: used chiefly as a constituent of dynamite and other explosives, in rocket propellants, and in medicine as a vasodilator in the treatment of angina pectoris.
- nitrolic acid — any of several weak acids formed when nitrous acid reacts with a nitroparaffin
- nitromannitol — mannitol hexanitrate.
- nitroparaffin — any of a class of compounds derived from the methane series in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by a nitro group.
- nitroprusside — (inorganic chemistry) Any salt, of the hypothetical nitroprussic acid, that contains a pentacyanonitrosylferrate anion.
- nitroso group — the univalent group O=N–.
- nitrous ether — ethyl nitrite.
- nitrous oxide — a colorless, sweet-smelling, sweet-tasting, nonflammable, slightly water-soluble gas, N 2 O, that sometimes produces a feeling of exhilaration when inhaled: used chiefly as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery, in the manufacture of chemicals, and as an aerosol.
- noncontrolled — not controlled
- nonelectronic — of or relating to electronics or to devices, circuits, or systems developed through electronics.
- organotropism — Physiology. the attraction of microorganisms or chemical substances to particular organs or tissues of the body.
- osteopetrosis — any of several hereditary diseases characterized by increased bone density.
- ostrobogulous — (humorous) Slightly risqu\u00e9 or indecent; bizarre, interesting, or unusual.
- paleotropical — belonging or pertaining to a geographical division comprising the Ethiopian and Oriental regions.
- patrol leader — the leader of a division of a troop of Scouts or Guides
- patronization — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
- patronizingly — displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner: a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the pack.
- petrochemical — a chemical substance obtained from petroleum or natural gas, as gasoline, kerosene, or petrolatum.
- petrocurrency — money, paid in dollars, earned by a country for the exporting of petroleum
- petrol engine — an internal-combustion engine that uses petrol as fuel
- petrol tanker — a specially equipped ship or truck for transporting petrol and other fuels
- petrol-driven — (of a car, engine, etc) powered by petrol
- petroliferous — containing or yielding petroleum
- petropavlovsk — a city in N Kazakhstan on the Ishim River. Pop: 190 000 (2005 est)
- petrophysical — relating to the analysis of the constitution and characteristics of rocks
- photoelectron — an electron emitted from a system by the photoelectric effect.
- phytoestrogen — an estrogen-like compound occurring naturally in plants of the legume family and in grains, vegetables, and fruits.
- plagiotropism — plagiotropic tendency or growth.