(physics) The ratio of the absorbance or optical density of a substance to that of a similar body of pure solvent.
The quality of being absorbent.
accursedly
accursedly
adv
(degree, somewhat dated) Damnably; extremely.
In an accursed manner.
aeroscepsy
aeroscepsy
noun
(zoology) The ability to perceive the state of the atmosphere.
amarynceus
ammochryse
ammochryse
Noun
A soft, glossy yellow stone.
archetypes
archetypes
noun
plural of archetype
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of archetype
archheresy
asecretory
assurgency
assurgency
noun
A tendency to rise.
asymmetric
asymmetric
adj
(cryptography) Not involving a mutual exchange of keys between the sender and receiver.
(set theory) Of a relation R on a set S: having the property that for any two elements of S (not necessarily distinct), at least one is not related to the other via R.
Not symmetric.
barleysick
bursectomy
bursectomy
noun
(surgery) The surgical removal of a bursa
carelessly
carelessly
adv
Done without care or attention; inattentively.
Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.
carryovers
carryovers
noun
plural of carryover
caryatides
caryatides
noun
plural of caryatide
catalyzers
catalyzers
noun
plural of catalyzer
censurably
censurably
adv
In a censurable manner.
ceriomyces
ceroplasty
ceroplasty
noun
ceroplastics; the art of modelling in wax
cessionary
cessionary
noun
The person who receives transfer or cession of a personal obligation from the cedent.
cheboksary
cheboksary
Proper noun
The capital city of Chuvashia, Russia
chernovtsy
chrysaline
chrysaline
adj
Relating to a chrysalis.
chrysamine
chrysamine
noun
(organic chemistry) Any of a group of quinoid derivatives of a phenylhydrazine (typically (3E)-3-[[4-[4-[(2E)-2-(3-carboxy-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)hydrazinyl]phenyl]phenyl]hydrazinylidene]-6-oxocyclohexa-1,4-diene-1-carboxylic acid); any yellow azo dye derived from such a compound
chrysocale
chrysolite
chrysolite
noun
(mineralogy) Originally, any of various green-coloured gems; later specifically peridot.
A piece of such stone.
chrysotile
chrysotile
noun
(mineralogy) A fibrous silicate mineral with the chemical formula Mg₃(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄; a form of serpentine asbestos.
cirsectomy
citromyces
citybuster
clearstory
clearstory
noun
Alternative form of clerestory
clepsydrae
clepsydras
clepsydras
noun
plural of clepsydra
clerestory
clerestory
noun
(architecture) The upper part of a wall containing windows to let in natural light to a building, especially in the nave, transept and choir of a church or cathedral.
cloisterly
cloisterly
adj
Characteristic of, or suitable for, a cloister.
clydesider
clypeaster
clysterize
cocksurely
cocksurely
adv
In a cocksure manner.
cocksurety
cocksurety
noun
The condition of being cocksure
codfishery
codfishery
noun
A fishery specifically dealing with cod.
concessory
concessory
adj
Conceding; permissive.
condensary
condensary
noun
Alternative spelling of condensery
condensery
condensery
noun
(US) A place in which condensed milk is manufactured
confessary
confessary
noun
(obsolete) One who makes a confession.
confessory
confessory
adj
That constitutes a confession
consectary
consectary
adj
Following by consequence; consequent; deducible.
noun
(rare, chiefly archaic) A conclusion of any kind.
Deduction from premises; a corollary.
That which follows by consequence or is logically deducible.
conservacy
conversely
conversely
adv
(conjunctive, loosely) From another point of view; on the other hand.
(often conjunctive) With a reversed relationship.
copolymers
copolymers
noun
plural of copolymer
cordlessly
cordlessly
adv
Without the use of an electrical cord.
coreplasty
corkscrewy
corkscrewy
adj
Resembling the worm of a corkscrew in shape
cornerways
cornerways
Adverb
Diagonally.
corybantes
coryphaeus
coryphaeus
noun
The leader of an opera chorus or another ensemble of singers.
cosmometry
cosmometry
noun
The exploration of the mystical forces or vibrations that unite everything in the universe.
The measurement of the world or universe.
counterspy
counterspy
noun
A spy working in counterintelligence.
verb
(intransitive) To carry out counterespionage.
crayfishes
crayfishes
noun
plural of crayfish
creepmousy
crescively
crescively
adv
In a crescive manner.
cryalgesia
cryalgesia
noun
pain caused by cold
cryogenics
cryogenics
noun
The science and technology of the production of very low temperatures.
The scientific study of low-temperature phenomena.
cryogenies
cryosphere
cryosphere
noun
All those areas of the Earth where the surface is frozen.
crystalite
crystalize
crystalize
verb
(rare) Alternative spelling of crystallize
crystalled
crystoleum
culverkeys
culverkeys
noun
plural of culverkey
curelessly
curelessly
adv
Incurably.
curiescopy
curlyheads
curlyheads
noun
plural of curlyhead
curtseying
curtseying
noun
The act of dropping a curtsey.
verb
present participle of curtsey
cymiferous
cymiferous
adj
(botany) Producing cymes.
cynosarges
cypressinn
cyrtoceras
cyrtostyle
cysticerci
cysticerci
noun
plural of cysticercus
cysticerus
cystirrhea
cystometer
cystometer
noun
An instrument used in cystometry
cystophore
cystorrhea
cystospore
cystospore
noun
A zoospore within a cyst of a chytrid
cytoryctes
decastylar
decorously
decorously
adv
In a decorous manner.
decrassify
decrassify
verb
(transitive, archaic) To clean; to remove dirt from.
(transitive, archaic) To make less crass or coarse.
descensory
descensory
noun
A vessel used in alchemy to extract oils.
discreetly
discreetly
adv
Acting in a discreet manner; acting in a way that respects privacy or secrecy; quietly
inconspicuously
discretely
discretely
adv
As a separate independent unit.
dyscrasite
dyscrasite
noun
(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing antimony and silver.
dysenteric
dysenteric
adj
Of, relating, or pertaining to dysentery
noun
A person suffering from dysentery.
embryulcus
enterocyst
enterocyst
noun
(pathology) An enteric cyst
escalatory
escalatory
adj
Involving or relating to escalation.
escartelly
eurycerous
eurylochus
eurymachus
eurythmics
eurythmics
noun
a rhythmic interpretation of music with graceful, free-style dance movements
excusatory
excusatory
adj
serving to make an excuse
exorcisory
exorcisory
adj
Of or relating to exorcism.
eyeservice
eyeservice
noun
Work or service done only when one's employer is watching; service done for show.
glycerines
glycerines
noun
plural of glycerine
glycuresis
gynarchies
gynarchies
noun
plural of gynarchy
gyroscopes
gyroscopes
noun
plural of gyroscope
helichryse
helichryse
noun
An unidentified plant with yellow flowers, anciently used in garlands.
heterocyst
heterocyst
noun
Alternative form of heterocyte
hieroscopy
hieroscopy
noun
hieromancy
hydrocleis
hydrocores
hydroscope
hydroscope
noun
(historical) A kind of water clock consisting of a cylindrical graduated tube, from which the water escaped through a hole in the bottom.
A device for viewing objects below the surface of the water.
hydrospace
hydrospace
noun
That part of the Earth, or other planet, that lies below the surface of its lakes, seas and oceans,
hygroscope
hygroscope
noun
An instrument that indicates changes in atmospheric humidity
hylocereus
hypericism
hypericism
noun
Photosensitivity in livestock caused by consuming plants of the genus Hypericum.
hyperosmic
hyperosmic
adj
Of, pertaining to, or affected by hyperosmia.
hypersonic
hypersonic
adj
(of a speed, aeronautics) Far enough above the speed of sound as to cause significant differences in behaviour due to chemical reactions or dissociation of the air.
(of a speed, aviation) Equal to, or greater than, or capable of achieving, five times the speed of sound.
hyperspace
hyperspace
noun
(mathematics) A Euclidian space of unspecified dimension.
(mathematics) An n-dimensional Euclidian space with n > 3.
(science fiction) A notional space orthogonal to the usual dimensions of space-time often used for faster-than-light travel.
verb
(science fiction, transitive, intransitive) To travel or transport into hyperspace.
hyperstoic
hypocrites
hypocrites
noun
plural of hypocrite
hysteretic
hysteretic
adj
Of or pertaining to hysteresis.
hysterical
hysterical
adj
Having, or prone to having hysterics.
Of, or arising from hysteria.
Provoking uncontrollable laughter.
hystericky
hystericky
adj
(informal) Hysterical; inclined to hysterics.
hystericus
hystricine
hystricine
adj
Like or pertaining to porcupines.
insecurely
insecurely
adv
In an insecure manner.
insecurity
insecurity
noun
A lack of confidence in oneself; self-doubt.
A lack of security; uncertainty.
The state of being subject to danger; vulnerability.
insurgency
insurgency
noun
rebellion; revolt; the state of being insurgent
jackassery
jackassery
noun
The foolish or obnoxious behaviour of a jackass.
keyserlick
lachrymose
lachrymose
adj
Tearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.
lysimetric
lysimetric
adj
Carried out by means of a lysimeter.
macrostyle
mcreynolds
merycismus
merycismus
noun
Alternative form of merycism
metroclyst
metroscopy
metroscopy
noun
The use of the metroscope.
miscookery
miscreancy
miscreancy
noun
Alternative form of miscreance
mycosterol
mycosterol
Noun
A kind of sterol found in fungi.
myrioscope
myrioscope
noun
A form of kaleidoscope, especially one consisting of mirrors arranged so as by multiplied reflection from a small piece of carpet to show how it looks covering a whole floor.
myrtaceous
myrtaceous
adj
Characteristic of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) of plants.
mythiciser
mythiciser
noun
Alternative form of mythicizer
narcolepsy
narcolepsy
noun
(pathology) A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep, often brief, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations