A substance that induces abortion; an abortifacient.
abreactions
abreactions
noun
plural of abreaction
accersition
accoutering
accoutering
verb
present participle of accouter
acetometric
acetometric
adj
Relating to acetometry.
acetopyrine
acetopyrine
noun
(medicine) An acetylsalicylate of antipyrine
achondrites
achondrites
noun
plural of achondrite
achromatise
achromatise
verb
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of achromatize.
achromatize
achromatize
verb
(transitive) To deprive of colour; to make achromatic.
(transitive) To remove chromatic aberration from an optical system
acinetiform
acinetiform
adj
(zoology) Resembling the Acinetae.
acrocentric
acrocentric
adj
(genetics) (of a chromosome) Having the centromere very near to one end, and thus having a long arm, and a very short arm.
noun
A chromosome that has the centromere very near to one end, and thus has a long arm, and a very short arm.
actinodrome
actinodrome
adj
Alternative form of actinodromous
actinomeric
actinomeric
adj
Relating to actinomeres
actinometer
actinometer
noun
(physics) A device used to measure the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation.
actinometry
actinometry
noun
the measurement of the chemical or actinic energy of light
the measurement of the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation
actinophore
actinophore
noun
(biology) A cartilaginous spine that supports the fin rays of fish
actinopteri
adipocerite
adrenolytic
adrenolytic
adj
(biochemistry) That inhibits the production or function of adrenaline
advocatrice
advocatrice
noun
(archaic) A female advocate.
aeolotropic
aeolotropic
adj
(physics) Pertaining to aeolotropy; of a body or substance, having physical properties (e.g., electric conductivity, refractive index) that depend on the direction in which they are measured.
aerifaction
aerifaction
noun
aeration
hyperinflation (of the lungs)
aerodonetic
aerodonetic
adj
Relating to aerodonetics.
aeroelastic
aeroelastic
adj
Of or pertaining to aeroelasticity
aeronautics
aeronautics
noun
The design, construction, mathematics and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects
The theory and practice of aircraft navigation
aerostatics
aerostatics
noun
(physics) the study of gases in equilibrium and of balloons or aircraft in varying atmospheric conditions
aetiotropic
aftercoming
aftercoming
adj
(obstetrics) Specifically, of a baby's head: following the rest of the body out of the womb, rather than (as is usual) preceding it.
Succeeding, following.
noun
A following state, sequel, consequence, or result; an aftercome.
alectorides
alectorioid
alectorioid
adj
Relating to lichen of the genus Alectoria
allochroite
allochroite
noun
(mineralogy) Garnet.
altercation
altercation
noun
Heated or angry dispute
amphierotic
anacreontic
anacreontic
adj
(prosody) Pertaining to the style of the Greek poet Anacreon, who wrote of wine and love; (specifically) designating a metre based on an anaclastic ionic dimeter.
Characterised by festivity and the celebration of love and/or drinking; bacchanalian, amorous.
noun
(poetry) A short lyrical piece about love and wine.
anaplerotic
anaplerotic
adj
(biochemistry, of a reaction) Forming intermediates of a metabolic pathway (eg. the tricarboxylic acid cycle).
(medicine, dated) Filling up; promoting granulation of wounds or ulcers.
noun
A remedy which promotes such granulation.
ancestorial
ancestorial
adj
Ancestral.
ancestoring
ancestoring
verb
present participle of ancestor
anchoretish
anchoretism
anchoretism
noun
The practice or mode of life of an anchorite.
anchoritess
anchoritess
noun
A female anchorite; an anchoress.
anemometric
anemometric
adj
Of or relating to anemometry.
anemotropic
anemotropic
adj
Exhibiting or relating to anemotropism.
anisometric
anisometric
adj
Not isometric or symmetrical
anteportico
anteportico
noun
An outer porch or vestibule.
antichoicer
antichoicer
noun
Alternative form of anti-choicer.
anticreator
anticreator
noun
One who opposes a creator.
anticrochet
antidivorce
antidivorce
adj
Opposing divorce.
antiromance
antiromance
noun
(literature) A novel or other work that rejects the conventions of the romance form.
aortectasia
aortectasia
noun
(medicine) dilatation of the aorta
aortectasis
aortectasis
noun
(medicine) Alternative form of aortectasia
apiocrinite
aponeurotic
aponeurotic
adj
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to an aponeurosis.
apoturmeric
appreciator
appreciator
noun
Someone who assesses or appraises the value of something.
Someone who values something highly.
archaeoceti
archaeolith
arenicolite
arenicolite
noun
(paleontology) An ancient wormhole in sand, preserved in the rocks.
areocentric
areocentric
adj
Of a coordinate system based on the planet Mars.
areopagitic
areopagitic
Adjective
Relating to the Areopagus.
aristogenic
aristogenic
adj
(biology, historical) Relating to an aristogene.
Relating or adapting to producing the very best offspring; eugenic with an aim towards an optimal state.
aristotelic
aristotelic
Adjective
Aristotelian
armipotence
armipotence
noun
Power in arms; military might.
arthromeric
astrometric
astrometric
adj
(astronomy) of or relating to astrometry
atelocardia
atelocardia
noun
(medicine, rare) A congenital anomaly with incomplete development of the heart.
atherogenic
atherogenic
adj
(medicine) that initiates or accelerates atherogenesis
atmospheric
atmospheric
adj
(painting) Translucent or hazy.
Evoking a particular emotional or aesthetic quality.
Of, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere.
auctioneers
auctioneers
noun
plural of auctioneer
auctorizate
audiometric
audiometric
adj
Measured using an audiometer
Of or pertaining to audiometry
autocracies
autocracies
noun
plural of autocracy
autosoteric
autosoteric
adj
Relating to autosoterism
averroistic
averroistic
Adjective
Of or relating to Averroism.
axonometric
axonometric
adj
(technical drawing) Describing a projection in which the horizontal and vertical axes are to the same scale, but the third axis is reduced to allow for perspective
backpointer
backstories
backstories
noun
plural of backstory
bacteriform
bacteriocin
bacteriocin
noun
(biochemistry) Any of a class of antibiotic toxins, produced by some bacteria, that target closely related bacteria
bacteriosis
bacteriosis
noun
(pathology, botany) Any infection by bacteria
bacteroidal
bacteroidal
adj
Relating to the bacteroids
bacteroides
baronetcies
baronetcies
noun
plural of baronetcy
baronetical
baronetical
adj
Of or relating to a baronet.
behypocrite
benedictory
benedictory
adj
Giving thanks
Of, pertaining to, or in the form of a benediction
bicarbonate
bicarbonate
noun
(chemistry) the univalent anion HCO₃⁻; any salt of carbonic acid in which only one of the hydrogen atoms has been replaced.
sodium bicarbonate used as a mild antacid; bicarbonate of soda
bichromated
bichromates
bichromates
noun
plural of bichromate
bicorporate
bicorporate
adj
(heraldry) Having two bodies.
bimucronate
bimucronate
adj
(biology) Having two mucros
bioelectric
bioelectric
adj
Of or pertaining to bioelectricity
biometrical
biometrical
adj
Of or pertaining to biometrics.
bioreaction
bioreaction
noun
A biological reaction.
bioreactors
bioreactors
noun
plural of bioreactor
bittencourt
blastomeric
blastomeric
adj
Relating to blastomeres.
bootlickers
bootlickers
noun
plural of bootlicker
borocalcite
borocitrate
boviculture
boviculture
noun
The rearing and care of cattle.
bracteiform
brecciation
brecciation
noun
(geology) The formation of breccia such as by external shock.
bristlecone
bristlecone
noun
A bristlecone pine.
brochantite
brochantite
noun
(mineralogy) A basic copper sulfate mineral
bromometric
bucerotidae
bucerotinae
cabinetwork
cabinetwork
noun
cabinetmaking
furniture made by a cabinetmaker
cafetoriums
cafetoriums
noun
plural of cafetorium
californite
californite
noun
(mineralogy) A green vesuvianite found in California, resembling jade and used as a gemstone.
calonectria
calorimeter
calorimeter
noun
(physics) An apparatus for measuring the heat generated or absorbed by either a chemical reaction, change of phase or some other physical change.
calorimetry
calorimetry
noun
(physics) The science of measuring the heat absorbed or evolved during the course of a chemical reaction or change of state.
A wide headband that covers the ears, for wearing on cold days.
canceration
canceration
noun
The act or state of becoming cancerous or growing into a cancer.
capernoited
capernoitie
capernoitie
noun
(informal, Scotland) noddle (head)
capriccetto
capriccetto
noun
(music) Alternative form of capriccietto
caquetoires
carburetion
carburetion
noun
The process, such as occurs in a carburetor, of mixing fuel with oxygen or air in appropriate proportion for combustion.
carceration
cardiectomy
cardiectomy
noun
The surgical removal of the cardia (the part of the esophagus that connects to the stomach).
cardiometer
cardiometry
cardiometry
noun
(medicine) measurement of the heart, as by percussion or auscultation
cariosities
carnationed
carnationed
adj
(poetic) Of a rosy pink colour.
Adorned with a carnation.
carnosities
carnosities
noun
plural of carnosity
carotenoids
carotenoids
noun
plural of carotenoid
carotinemia
carpocerite
carpopodite
carpopodite
noun
The fifth joint of the endopodite of a crustacean (between the meropodite and the propodite)
carrotiness
carrotiness
noun
The state or quality of being carroty.
cartonniers
cartonniers
noun
plural of cartonnier
cartoonlike
cartoonlike
adj
Resembling a cartoon
caryopilite
caryopilite
noun
(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing arsenic, chlorine, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.
caryopteris
caryopteris
noun
Any Asian shrub of the genus Caryopteris
castoroides
castroville
categorical
categorical
adj
Absolute; having no exception.
Of, pertaining to, or using a category or categories.
noun
(logic) A categorical proposition.
categorised
categorised
verb
simple past tense and past participle of categorise
categorises
categorises
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of categorise
categorized
categorized
adj
The characteristic of having been placed or sorted in a category or categories.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of categorize
categorizer
categorizer
noun
One who, or that which, categorizes.
categorizes
categorizes
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of categorize
catercousin
caulopteris
ceilometers
ceilometers
noun
plural of ceilometer
celebration
celebration
noun
A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.
The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.
centimorgan
centimorgan
noun
(biology) A length of chromosome in which an average of 0.01 crossover occurs per generation.
centinormal
centinormal
adj
(chemistry) Having a concentration one hundredth that of a normal solution
centraxonia
centriscoid
centrobaric
centrobaric
adj
Relating to the centre of gravity or the process of finding it.
centromeric
centromeric
adj
Pertaining to, or characteristic of, centromeres.
centrosomic
centrosomic
adj
Relating to the centrosome.
centuriator
centuriator
noun
A historian who distinguishes time by centuries, especially one of those who wrote the Magdeburg Centuries.