9-letter words containing tro
- krautrock — (music) A genre of German experimental rock music from the 1970s.
- latrociny — banditry
- letrozole — an anti-oestrogen drug used in the treatment of breast cancer in post-menopausal women
- lipotropy — the process of breaking down excess fat in the human body
- lyotropic — noting any series of ions, salts, or radicals arranged in descending order relative to the magnitude of their effect on a given solvent.
- maelstrom — a large, powerful, or violent whirlpool.
- magnetron — a two-element vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons is under the influence of an external magnetic field, used to generate extremely short radio waves.
- matronage — the state of being a matron.
- matronize — to cause to become matronly; cause to act as, or fulfill the role of, matron.
- megestrol — A steroidal progestin.
- mellotron — a synthesizer that plays a prerecorded sound, stored on tape, when a key is pressed
- mestrovic — Ivan [ahy-vuh n Serbo-Croatian. ee-vahn] /ˈaɪ vən Serbo-Croatian. ˈi vɑn/ (Show IPA), 1883–1962, Yugoslav sculptor, in the U.S. after 1946.
- metrology — the science of weights and measures.
- metronome — a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music.
- metroplex — a vast metropolitan area that encompasses several cities and their suburbs: We're moving to the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex.
- metropole — A metropolis; the main city of a country or area. (from 15th c.).
- mixotroph — any organism capable of existing as either an autotroph or heterotroph.
- monotroch — a one-wheeled means of transportation, such as a wheelbarrow
- monotropy — polymorphism that is irreversible.
- monstrous — frightful or hideous, especially in appearance; extremely ugly.
- myatrophy — myoatrophy.
- natrolite — a white or colorless zeolite mineral, a hydrous silicate of sodium and aluminum, Na 2 Al 2 Si 3 O 1 0 ⋅2H 2 O, often occurring in acicular crystals.
- neutronic — (physics) Involving neutrons.
- nightrobe — A robe to be worn at night; a nightgown.
- nitronium — (inorganic chemistry) The univalent cation NO2+ derived from nitrogen dioxide.
- nootropic — (medicine) Any substance purported to increase cognitive abilities.
- oestrogen — (British spelling) alternative spelling of estrogen.
- on patrol — monitoring an area
- optronics — Optoelectronics.
- ostrogoth — a member of the easterly division of the Goths, maintaining a monarchy in Italy, a.d. 493–555.
- ostrovsky — Aleksandr Nikolayevich. 1823–86, Russian dramatist, noted for his satirical comedies about the bourgeoisie. His plays include The Bankrupt (1849) and The Storm (1859), a tragedy
- outrooper — an auctioneer
- outstroke — a stroke in an outward direction.
- pantropic — (especially of viruses) attracted to or affecting many types of body tissues.
- paratroop — of or relating to a paratrooper or a parachute unit: paratroop boots.
- patroclus — Classical Mythology. a friend of Achilles, who was slain by Hector at Troy.
- patrolled — (of a police officer, soldier, etc.) to pass along a road, beat, etc., or around or through a specified area in order to maintain order and security.
- patroller — (of a police officer, soldier, etc.) to pass along a road, beat, etc., or around or through a specified area in order to maintain order and security.
- patrolman — a police officer who is assigned to patrol a specific district, route, etc.
- patrology — Also called patristics. the branch of theology dealing with the teachings of the church fathers.
- patronage — the financial support or business provided to a store, hotel, or the like, by customers, clients, or paying guests.
- patroness — a woman who protects, supports, or sponsors someone or something.
- patronise — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
- patronize — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
- petrograd — former name (1914–24) of St. Petersburg (def 2).
- petrogram — a drawing or painting on rock, especially one made by a member of a prehistoric people.
- petrolage — the addition of petrol to the surface of a body of water to get rid of mosquitoes
- petroleum — oil used for fuel
- petroleur — a male individual who uses petroleum to cause explosions or fires
- petrology — study of rocks