(computer graphics) Synonym of checkerboard rendering
verb
present participle of checkerboard
cheerlessnesses
cheesemongering
cheesemongering
noun
The trade of a cheesemonger, selling cheese.
chemoresistance
chemoresistance
noun
(biochemistry) The resistance of a cell to the actions of a chemical compound.
(medicine) The resistance of a tumour to chemotherapy.
chemosterilants
chemosterilants
noun
plural of chemosterilant
chesterfieldian
chesterfieldian
Noun
Someone who acts in a sophisticated, aristocratic manner, reminiscent of the
Adjective
In the style of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, marked by brilliance, wit, and elegance in writing, and aristocratic assurance in life
chickenbreasted
chincherinchees
chincherinchees
noun
plural of chincherinchee
chirognomically
chirognomically
adv
In terms of, or by means of, chirognomy.
chloramphenicol
chloramphenicol
noun
(pharmacology) A broad-spectrum antibiotic C₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅ isolated from cultures of a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces venezuelae) or prepared synthetically and used against serious infections such as typhoid fever.
chloranthaceous
chloranthaceous
adj
(botany) Belonging to the family Chloranthaceae of fragrant trees and shrubs, the sole family in order Chloranthales.
chlorocarbonate
chlorocarbonate
noun
(dated, organic chemistry) Synonym of chloroformate
chloroplatinate
chloroplatinate
noun
(inorganic chemistry) Any salt of chloroplatinic acid
chloroplatinite
chloroplatinous
chlorosulphonic
chlorosulphonic
adj
Alternative spelling of chlorosulfonic
cholangiography
cholangiography
noun
The diagnostic imaging of the bile duct by means of X-rays.
cholesterinemia
cholesterinuria
chondrification
chondrification
noun
(physiology) The formation of, or conversion into, cartilage; a cartilaginous formation resulting from this process.
chondroblastoma
chondroblastoma
noun
(pathology) A rare bone tumor, usually benign and slow-growing, that originates from chondroblasts
chondrocoracoid
chondroganoidei
chondropterygii
chondrosarcomas
chondroskeleton
chondroskeleton
noun
A skeleton (of some fish and of mammal embryos) composed of hyaline cartilage
chorioallantoic
chorioallantoic
adj
Of or pertaining to the chorioallantois
chorioallantoid
chorioallantois
chorioallantois
noun
(anatomy) The vascular extraembryonic membrane, formed by the fusion of the allantois and the chorion, that makes up the placenta in most mammals; the chorioallantoic membrane
choriocarcinoma
choriocarcinoma
noun
(oncology) A malignant, trophoblastic cancer, usually of the placenta.
chorioretinitis
chorioretinitis
noun
(pathology) An inflammation of the choroid and retina of the eye
christadelphian
christadelphian
Noun
A member of a particular nontrinitarian Christian denomination founded in the mid-19th century.
Adjective
Pertaining to the Christadelphians.
christianiadeal
christocentrism
christocentrism
Proper noun
A form of Christianity that concentrates on the teaching of Jesus Christ.
chronobarometer
chronogrammatic
chronogrammatic
adj
Relating to, or containing a chronogram
chronographical
chronographical
adj
chronographic
chronologically
chronologically
adv
(manner) In a chronological manner; with reference to time.
(sequence) In sequence according to time.
chrysomonadales
churchwardenism
churchwardenize
cineangiography
cineangiography
noun
cinematographic angiography
cinematographer
cinematographer
noun
(cinematography) A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a different person.
(dated) One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.
cinematographic
cinematographic
adj
of or pertaining to cinematography
cineradiography
cineradiography
noun
(medicine) cinematography of working internal organs, normally using X-rays
clearheadedness
clearheadedness
noun
The quality of being clearheaded.
coccothraustine
coccothraustine
adj
Relating to finches of the genus Coccothraustes
coldheartedness
coldheartedness
noun
Alternative spelling of cold-heartedness
commentatorship
commentatorship
noun
The office or occupation of a commentator.
comprehendingly
comprehendingly
adv
In an comprehending manner; knowingly.
comprehensively
comprehensively
adv
In a comprehensive manner; in an all-inclusive or wide-ranging fashion.
condylarthrosis
condylarthrosis
noun
(anatomy) Any joint that is formed of condylar surfaces
connoisseurship
connoisseurship
noun
The state or act of being a connoisseur.
conservatorship
conservatorship
noun
(law) The legal status of a conservator, similar to guardianship or trusteeship.
(law) The state of being under the control of a conservator.
constructorship
contributorship
contributorship
noun
The role or status of contributor.
corinthianesque
costotrachelian
counterapproach
counterapproach
noun
A trench or work pushed forward from defensive works to meet the approaches of besiegers.
countercathexis
countercathexis
noun
(psychology) The suppression or repression of mental energy.
counterchanging
counterchanging
verb
present participle of counterchange
countercharging
countercharging
verb
present participle of countercharge
countercouchant
counterflashing
counterflashing
noun
(construction) Formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
counterlighting
countermarching
countermarching
noun
A countermarch.
verb
present participle of countermarch
countershafting
countershafting
verb
present participle of countershaft
countersympathy
counterweighing
counterweighing
verb
present participle of counterweigh
counterweighted
counterweighted
verb
simple past tense and past participle of counterweight
crashworthiness
crashworthiness
noun
The state or quality of being crashworthy.
cricopharyngeal
cricopharyngeal
adj
(anatomy) Of or relating to the cricopharyngeus.
cricothyroidean
crymoanesthesia
cyclohexatriene
cyclohexatriene
noun
Synonym of benzene
any molecule composed of a ring of 6 carbon atoms with 3 double bonds
the theoretical resonance isomers of benzene
darkheartedness
deadheartedness
deadheartedness
noun
The quality of being deadhearted.
debentureholder
debentureholder
noun
The holder of a debenture.
dehydrofreezing
dehydrofreezing
noun
The preservation of food by dehydration and subsequent freezing
verb
present participle of dehydrofreeze
dehydrogenating
dehydrogenating
adj
That undergoes or produces dehydrogenation
verb
present participle of dehydrogenate
dehydrogenation
dehydrogenation
noun
(chemistry) Any reaction or process in which hydrogen is removed from a substance, especially the production of unsaturated organic compounds from saturated ones.
dehydrogenising
dehydrogenising
verb
present participle of dehydrogenise
dermobranchiata
dermobranchiate
desoxyephedrine
desoxyephedrine
Noun
methamphetamine
desynchronizing
desynchronizing
adj
That causes desynchronization
verb
present participle of desynchronize
dichlorobenzene
dichlorobenzene
noun
(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric derivatives of benzene in which two hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine; they are used as solvents and in organic synthesis.
dichloromethane
dichloromethane
noun
(organic chemistry) The partially halogenated hydrocarbon CH₂Cl₂ widely used as a solvent
dihydrocupreine
dihydronicotine
diphenhydramine
diphenhydramine
noun
(pharmacology) An antihistamine and anticholinergic drug that blocks the effect of histamine at H₁ receptor sites, relieving allergy symptoms. It also reduces smooth muscle contraction, increases heart rate, and sedates the user by blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs).
disenfranchised
disenfranchised
adj
Not represented; especially, not having the right to vote.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of disenfranchise
disenfranchises
disenfranchises
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of disenfranchise
disenthrallment
disenthrallment
noun
Alternative form of disinthrallment
disenthronement
disenthronement
noun
The act of being disenthroned.
dishearteningly
dishearteningly
adv
In a disheartening manner.
disinheritances
disinheritances
noun
plural of disinheritance
dorsibranchiata
dorsibranchiate
dorsibranchiate
adj
(zoology) Having branchiae along the back; belonging to the Dorsibranchiata.
noun
(zoology) Any of the Dorsibranchiata.
dorsobranchiata
downheartedness
downheartedness
noun
The characteristic of being downhearted; sadness.
draftswomanship
draftswomanship
noun
(rare) The art or craft of a female draftsman.
draughtsmanship
draughtsmanship
noun
UK standard spelling of draftsmanship.
dromaeognathism
dromaeognathous
dromaeognathous
adj
(ornithology) Possessing a palatal structure akin to the emu and the other (now extinct) species of the genus Dromaius.
earthshattering
earthshattering
adj
Earthshaking.
echinodermatous
echinodermatous
adj
(zoology) Relating to Echinodermata; echinodermal.
edriophthalmian
effranchisement
effranchisement
noun
Obsolete form of enfranchisement.
ehrenbreitstein
ektodynamorphic
ektodynamorphic
adj
Alternative form of ectodynamorphic
elasmobranchian
elasmobranchian
noun
Any fish of the subclass Elasmobranchii
electroharmonic
electronography
electronography
noun
The use of an electronograph or any other method of producing an image by means of electrons
electrotechnics
electrotechnics
noun
electrical technology
electrothanasia
electrothanasia
noun
(archaic, rare) execution by electricity
electrotrephine
eleutheromaniac
eleutheromaniac
adj
Having a passionate mania for freedom.
noun
A person that has such a mania.
enantiomorphism
enantiomorphism
noun
(chemistry) The relationship exhibited by a pair of enantiomorphs.
enantiomorphous
enantiomorphous
adj
Of or pertaining to enantiomorphs or enantiomorphism; enantiomorphic
encephalography
encephalography
noun
(medicine) An X-ray examination of the brain in which air replaces some of the cerebrospinal fluid to act as a contrast medium
encephalometric
encephalometric
adj
Pertaining to measurement of the brain.
enchondromatous
enchondromatous
adj
Relating to enchondroma.
endobronchially
endobronchially
adv
In an endobronchial manner
endocrinopathic
endocrinopathic
adj
(pathology) Relating to endocrinopathy
endothermically
endothermically
adv
In an endothermic manner
endotrachelitis
enfranchisement
enfranchisement
noun
(land legal, England & Wales, historical) the conversion of a copyhold estate into a freehold estate
A release from slavery
The act of enfranchising
The investiture with any of several municipal privileges
enigmatographer
enterochirurgia
enterohepatitis
enterohepatitis
noun
Combined inflammation of the intestines and the liver.
enterohydrocele
enterolithiasis
enterolithiasis
noun
(medicine) The presence or formation of intestinal calculi.
entomophthorous
epichlorohydrin
epichlorohydrin
noun
(chemistry) Any epihalohydrin in which the halogen is chlorine.
ergatandromorph
ergatandromorph
noun
(biology) An andromorph ant that is also a worker
etherealisation
etherealisation
noun
Alternative spelling of etherealization
etherealization
etherealization
noun
The act or process of etherealizing.
etherialisation
etherialization
ethnocentricity
ethnocentricity
noun
The quality of being ethnocentric.
ethnogeographer
ethnogeographer
noun
A person involved in ethnogeography.
ethnogeographic
ethnogeographic
adj
Related to ethnogeography.
ethnohistorical
ethnohistorical
adj
Relating to ethnohistory.
eulamellibranch
eulamellibranch
noun
(biology) Any eulamellibranchiate mollusc
eurypharyngidae
euryprognathous
extraphenomenal
extraphenomenal
adj
Beyond or outside of phenomena.
faithworthiness
faithworthiness
noun
(archaic) trustworthiness
featherlessness
featherlessness
noun
The state or condition of being featherless; lack of feathers.
ferricyanhydric
ferrihemoglobin
ferrihemoglobin
noun
(biochemistry) A form of hemoglobin in which the central ferrous iron atom is oxidised to the ferric state