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cabalette(music) Alternative form of cabaletta.caballineOf, or pertaining to, a horse.cabastineA histamine 1 receptor antagonist.cabbaliseAlternative form of cabbalize.cabbalizeTo study or be influenced by the Kabbalah.cabinette(rare) A small cabin.cabinlikeResembling or characteristic of a cabin.cabinmateOne who shares a cabin on board a ship.cablelikeResembling or characteristic of a cable.cabossideThe fruit or pod of the cocoa plantcabrerite(mineralogy) A form of annabergite with some of the nickel replaced by magnesium.cabulanceA taxicab used as an ambulance.cachaloteAlternative form of cachalot.cacheableSuitable for caching.cacholoteAny of several species of passerine birds in the genus Pseudoseisura, found in South America.cacomixleAlternative spelling of cacomixl.cadambine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid derived from the tree Neolamarckia cadamba.cadmoponeA cadmium lithopone pigment.caenopore(biochemistry) Any of a group of pore-forming antimicrobial proteins produced by nematodes of the genus Caenorhabditis.cafarsite(mineralogy) An isometric-diploidal mineral containing arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and titanium.cafedrine(pharmacology) A cardiac stimulant used to increase blood pressure.cafeterie(dated) Cafeteria.cafetiereAlternative form of cafetière.caffoline(organic chemistry) An organic compound with chemical formula C₅H₉N₃O₂, obtained from caffeine by successively removing one methylamine and two carbonic anhydride groups.cagebelle(Philippines, sports journalism) A female basketball player; a female who plays basketball.cahincate(chemistry, obsolete) A salt or ester of cahincic acid.caimanine(zoology) Any member of the subfamily Caimaninae within the Alligatoridae.caiquejeeAlternative form of caïquejee.cairnlikeResembling or characteristic of a cairn.cajolableAble to be cajoled.cakehouse(archaic) A place where cakes are sold.cakeletteAlternative spelling of cakelet.cakesicle(Canada, US) A snack consisting of cake and frosting prepared in a popsicle mold and served on a stick.calaboose(US, Australia, dialect) A prison or jail/gaol.calabreseAlternative letter-case form of Calabrese (“a particular type of sprouting broccoli”).calavanceAny bean, but especially the hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus).calcarate(botany, zoology) Having a spur; spurred.calcicoleAny plant that thrives in a soil rich in lime or chalk, but cannot tolerate acidic conditions.calcifugeAny plant that does not thrive in a soil rich in lime or chalkcalcimineA form of whitewash (inexpensive white paint) made from calcium carbonate, glue and water, used to coat wooden or plaster surfaces.calculate(transitive, mathematics) To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.calderite(mineralogy) A garnet mineral.calentureA heat stroke or fever, often suffered in the tropics.calibrate(technology, transitive) To check or adjust by comparison with a standard.caliphateMonarchical government based on a claim of succession to the Islamic State of Muhammad, ruled by a caliph.calmstone(colloquial) A sandstone, shale, or mudstone that forms in layers that are easily split into flagstones.caloriqueObsolete spelling of caloric.calsomineAlternative form of calcimine.calumnateMisconstruction of calumniate.calumnize(transitive) To calumniate.calvariaeplural of calvariacalvasoneMisspelling of colvasone.calyptope(biology) The planktonic larval stage of a euphausiid crustaceancamachilePithecellobium dulce, a fabaceous flowering plant.cambivore(biology, rare) Any organism that consumes the cambium of plants.cambrickeObsolete form of cambric.camelcaseAlternative spelling of camel case.camellate(of a bone) Having many small internal spaces, rather than fewer larger ones.camellikeResembling or characteristic of a camel.camgasite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, magnesium, and oxygen.camoflageMisspelling of camouflage.camomilleObsolete spelling of camomile.camotecueAlternative form of camote cue.campanileA bell tower (especially one that is freestanding), often associated with a church or other public building, especially in Italy.campstoveAlternative form of camp stove.campylite(mineralogy) A variety of mimetite.camsylate(organic chemistry) Synonym of camphorsulfonate.canalsideThe bank of a canal.canaphite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic colorless mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sodium.canbottle(England) A small bird of Europe and Asia, the long-tailed tit Aegithalos caudatus.cancerate(obsolete, intransitive) To grow into a cancer; to become cancerous.cancerize(transitive, rare) To make cancerous; to affect with cancer.canceromeAll the cancers present in a populationcancroine(pharmacology, obsolete) A substance extracted from cancer juice, possibly neurine citrate.candidateA person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege.candonineAny ostracod of the subfamily CandoninaecandycaneAlternative form of candy cane.candylikeResembling candy, especially in flavor or appearancecanebrake(US) A dense thicket of sugarcane, bamboo or similar plants.canephoreAlternative form of canephora.cannabene(organic chemistry) A colourless oil obtained from hemp by distillation, with the same intoxicating properties as cannabis.cannabineRelating to hemp; hempen.cannaigreObsolete spelling of canaigre.cannelure(firearms) A ringlike groove, such as that around the cylinder of an elongated bullet for small arms to contain a lubricant, or around the rotating band of a gun projectile to lessen the resistance offered to the rifling.cannonadeThe firing of artillery for a length of time.cannonite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing bismuth, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.cannulate(transitive, medicine) To insert a cannula (“tube to drain or inject fluid”) into (a body part such as a cavity, organ, or vessel (especially a vein)).cannuliseNon-Oxford British spelling of cannulize.cannulize(intransitive, anatomy, embryology) Of a body part: to assume the form of a thin tube.canoeablenavigable by canoe.canoelikeResembling or characteristic of a canoe.canonlikeResembling or characteristic of a canon in music.canophileSynonym of cynophile.canrenone(pharmacology) An aldosterone antagonist with additional antiandrogen properties, used as a diuretic.cantabile(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a lyrical mannercantalopeMisspelling of cantaloupe.cantelopeAlternative spelling of cantaloupe.cantoniseAlternative form of cantonize.cantonize(transitive) To divide into cantons or small districts.cantorateThe office of a cantorcaoliniteAlternative form of kaolinite.capellaneObsolete spelling of chaplain.capellineAlternative form of capeline.capersomeFull of capers; frolicsome.capestane(Scotland) Alternative form of copestone.capitaine(non-native speakers' English or in reference to a French-speaking person) A captain.caponetteA capon produced by chemical castration (typically by the use of diethylstilbestrol)caponiereAlternative form of caponier.cappadineA flossy substance obtained from the cocoon after the silk has been reeled off. It can be used to make some lower quality materials.cappeline(medicine) Alternative form of capeline (“a hood-shaped bandage for the head, the shoulder, or the stump of an amputated limb”).caprifole(obsolete) The woodbine or honeysuckle.capripedeAlternative form of capriped.capronate(organic chemistry) Synonym of hexanoate.caprovine(chiefly archaeology) A domestic sheep or goat.caprylate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of caprylic acidcapsenone(organic chemistry) A bicyclic sesquiterpenoid ketone produced by some fungicapsicine(organic chemistry) A volatile alkaloid extracted from Capsicum annuum or from capsaicin.capsomereAny of the individual protein subunits of a viral capsidcapsquare(military, history) A metal plate that covers the trunnions of a cannon and holds it in place.capsulateencased, closed in by a capsulecapsuliseAlternative form of capsulize.capsulizeTo enclose (a medication etc) in a capsule.captative(linguistics) Describing a verb (in some languages) that has a specific ending or other marker to indicate a hunting or catching functioncaptivateTo make (a person, an animal, etc.) a captive; to take prisoner; to capture, to subdue.caramboleArchaic form of carambola (“star fruit”).caravanceAlternative form of calavance.caravelleAlternative spelling of caravel.caravetteA small caravan (mobile home).carbamate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of carbamic acid.carbamide(organic chemistry, especially in combination) ureacarbamine(organic chemistry) An isocyanide of a hydrocarbon radical.carbazate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of carbazic acid / hydrazinecarboxylic acidcarbazide(organic chemistry) A derivative of urea in which each amine group is replaced by a hydrazine moietycarbazole(organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic organic compound containing two benzene rings fused to a pyrrole ring.carbazone(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic nitrogen compounds derived from the parent compound HN=N-CO-NH-NH₂carbimide(inorganic chemistry) isocyanic acidcarbivore(informal) A person who eats food high in carbohydrates.carbogeneAlternative form of carbogen.carbolate(dated, organic chemistry) Any salt of carbolic acidcarboline(organic chemistry) Any of four isomeric tricyclic heterocycles, derivatives of which often have biological action, consisting of a pyridine ring fused with the five-membered ring of an indole.carboliseAlternative form of carbolize.carboliteA phenol formaldehyde resin analogous to Bakelite used in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Unioncarbolize(medicine, transitive) To wash or treat with carbolic acid; to phenolize.carbonadea stew of meat cooked in beercarbonateAny salt or ester of carbonic acid.carbonideArchaic form of carbide.carboniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of carbonize.carboniteAn explosive manufactured from a variety of materials, including nitroglycerine, wood meal and nitrates.carbonizeTo turn something to carbon, especially by heating it; to scorch or blacken.carborane(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds of boron, mostly having a polyhedral structure.carboryne(organic chemistry) Any unstable derivative of a carborane having a C=C double bondcarboxideA gas composed of 10% ethylene oxide on a carrier of 90% carbon dioxide, used for sterilization.carbozoleMisspelling of carbazole.carbuncleAn unpopular or ugly building; an eyesore.carbunkleObsolete form of carbuncle.carburateAlternative form of carburet.carburiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of carburize.carburizeTo treat or react with carboncarcerate(rare) To imprison or confine.carcinine(organic chemistry) The carnosine derivative 3-amino-N-[2-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethyl]propanamide sometimes used as a dietary supplementcarciniseAlternative spelling of carcinize.carcinize(evolutionary theory, zoology) Of a species, to take on a cancroid form in the course of evolution.cardamineAny plant of the genus Cardamine; a bittercress.cardhouse(countable) A business establishment that hosts card-playing, especially one where patrons play poker.cardphoneA public telephone that accepts prepaid cards rather than coins.cardridgeMisspelling of cartridge.cardtableAlternative form of card table.careenage(nautical) A beach with a steep, sandy shoreline on which a ship may be careened.carehouseA house or facility where care is given, especially a nursing home.carelesseObsolete form of careless.caressiveHaving the nature of a caress; gentle, soothing.caretlikeResembling or characteristic of a caret.cariosomeAlternative form of karyosome.carlinite(mineralogy) A trigonal-pyramidal mineral containing sulfur and thallium.carmelize(US, nonstandard) Alternative form of caramelize.carminate(organic chemistry) A salt or ester of carminic acid.carminite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, arsenic, cobalt, copper, hydrogen, iron, lead, and oxygen.carnaliseAlternative form of carnalize.carnalite(mineralogy) Alternative spelling of carnallite.carnalize(transitive) To make physical or materialistic, as opposed to spiritualcarnitine(organic chemistry) A betaine, 3-hydroxy-4-trimethylammonio-butanoate, that is found in the liver and has a function in fatty acid transport.carnivoreAn organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.carnosate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of carnosic acidcarnosine(biochemistry) A dipeptide of the amino acids beta-alanine and histidine, highly concentrated in muscle and brain tissues.carnotite(mineralogy) A yellow mineral that is a potassium uranyl vanadate that is a major ore of uranium, with the chemical formula K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂·3H₂O.carperone(pharmacology) An anxiolytic drug.carpolite(dated) A fossilised fruit, nut, or seed.carquaiseThe annealing arch or oven used in the manufacture of plate glass.carriableAble to be carried; portable.carronade(nautical, historical) A very short carriage gun used to fire a heavy shot for a limited range.carrotageSynonym of carroting (“method of processing animal pelts”).carroteneAlternative form of carotene.carrucate(historical) Alternative form of carucate.carryableAlternative spelling of carriable.carrytaleAn indiscreet person who spreads gossip.carteliseAlternative form of cartelize.cartelize(transitive, intransitive) Of an industry, to be subjected to the control of a cartel.carthorseA large, strong horse used for pulling heavy loads.carthouseA shed for keeping carts.cartilage(anatomy, countable) A particular structure made of cartilage.cartilegeArchaic form of cartilage.cartinineMisspelling of carnitine.cartouche(architecture) An ornamental figure, often on an oval shield.cartridge(firearms) The package consisting of the bullet, primer, and casing containing gunpowder; a round of ammunition.carveableAlternative form of carvable.carvoxime(organic chemistry) The oxime of carvonecaryatideAlternative spelling of caryatid.caryinite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, calcium, lead, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, phosphorus, and sodium.caryonideA paramecium whose macronucleus derive from a single primordiumcascaloteAny of several Central American trees of the genera Libidibia or Croton.caseinaseAn enzyme produced by the human body to help break down milk.caseinate(organic chemistry) Any of several salts derived from casein via the coagulation of milk proteincassaripeObsolete form of cassareep.casserole(countable) A dish of glass or earthenware, with a lid, in which food is baked and sometimes served.cassidineAny beetle of the Cassidinae, also called tortoise beetles and leaf-mining beetles.cassimereA thin, lightweight twilled woolen fabric; kerseymere.cassingle(music) A small cassette containing a single track of popular music on each sidecassonade(archaic) raw unrefined cane sugarcastelikeResembling or characteristic of a caste.castemateA member of the same caste.castewise(chiefly India) In terms of caste.castigate(transitive, formal) To punish or reprimand someone severely.castlette(rare) A small castle.castorite(mineralogy) castorcastrateeOne who has undergone castration.casualise(British spelling) Alternative form of casualize.casualizeTo become, or cause to become, casual; to become regarded casuallycatacline(biology, of brachiopods) The part of a shell in which the interarea is at an angle of greater than 180° to the plane of commissurecatalogne(Canada) A French-Canadian woven rag rug or blanket.catalogueA systematic list of books, names, pictures, etc.cataphileA type of urban explorer who visits the ancient catacombs and quarries linked by tunnels beneath Paris, France.catarhineDated spelling of catarrhine.catastateA substance formed by a catabolic process.catcalleeOne who gets catcalled.catchableThat can be caught.catchlineA short line of text designed to catch the eye, especially one used as an advertising slogan.catchpoleA sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.catchropeAlternative form of catch-rope.catechasecatechol dioxygenasecatechineA polyphenolic antioxidant plant metabolite.catechiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of catechize.catechizeTo question at length.categorie(non-native speakers' English) Misspelling of category.cathariseAlternative form of catharize.catharizeTo clean or purify thoroughly.cathedraeplural of cathedracatherizeMisconstruction of catheterize.cathinone(organic chemistry) The aromatic amine 2-amino-1-phenyl-1-propanone, the active ingredient of khat.catholyteThe portion of an electrolyte near a cathode, especially in a cell in which the cathode and anode are in separate compartmentscationize(transitive) To treat with cations.catliniteA brownish-red red clay found in Northern USA and Canada, used by the American Indians to make pipes.catophile(informal) One who is extremely fond of cats.cattitude(humorous) The attitude of a cat.caudaliseAlternative form of caudalize.caudalizeTo cause or to undergo caudalization.caudasideA particular steroid glycoside.caulicole(architecture) Synonym of cauliculus.caulklikeResembling or characteristic of caulk.caumstoneAlternative form of camstone.cauponize(obsolete, intransitive) To sell wine or victuals.causativeActing as a cause.causitiveMisspelling of causative.cauteriseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of cauterize.cauterizeTo burn and hence seal open tissue using a heated article or caustic agent so as to stop bleeding or minimise the risk of infection.cavagnole(historical) A game of chance similar to roulette, played for low stakes on a board on which the numbers 1 to 70 are marked.cavalcade(collective) A procession of riders, vehicles, ships, etc.cavalcateObsolete spelling of cavalcade.cavansite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and vanadium.caveosome(cytology) A proposed membrane-bound organelle associated with caveolaecayolaqueSynonym of lakawood.ceasefireIn warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).cebollite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.cecotropeAlternative spelling of caecotroph.cedarlikeResembling or characteristic of cedar.cedarwareArticles made from cedar.cedrelone(organic chemistry) The tetranortriterpenoid ((1S,2aR,3aR,3bR,9aR,9bR,11aS)-1-(furan-3-yl)-5-hydroxy-3b,6,6,9a,11a-pentamethyl-2,2a,6,9a,9b,10,11,11a-octahydronaphtho[1',2':6,7]indeno[1,7a-b]oxirene-4,7(1H,3bH)-dione) found in the Asian tree Toona ciliatacefcapene(pharmacology) A particular third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.cefpirome(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic.cefradine(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic.cefsumide(pharmacology) A particular beta-lactam antibiotic.ceftazineA particular cephalosporin antibioticceftezole(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic.ceglunateA particular steroid glycoside.celandineAny plant of the genus Chelidonium.celebrate(transitive) To extol or honour in a solemn manner.celeritieObsolete spelling of celerity.celestine(mineralogy) A mineral with orthorhombic crystals, SrSO₄, colourless or white with blue and sometimes red shades.celestiteAlternative form of celestine.cellarageThe space or storerooms of a cellar.cellhouseOne of the buildings in a prison that contains cells for the inmates; cellblock.cellolikeResembling or characteristic of a cello.cellphone(informal, transitive) To make a call on a cellphone.cellulase(biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyze the cellulolysis (or hydrolysis) of cellulose.cellulateDivided into chambers or cells; cellular, cellulated.cellulite(pathology, informal) Skin dimpling caused by the herniation (protrusion) of subcutaneous adipose tissue (fat within connective tissue), especially on the pelvic area of women.cellulose(biochemistry) A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.celsitude(archaic) Loftiness; exaltation.cementite(inorganic chemistry) A form of iron carbide, Fe₃C, that is a component of steel.censorate(historical) A high-level supervisory agency in ancient China, monitoring administrators to prevent corruption and malfeasance.centgrave(historical) The overseer of a hundred (zent) in medieval France and Germany.centicoreSynonym of yale (“mythological creature”).centimole(metrology) An SI unit of amount of substance equal to 10⁻² moles. Symbol: cmolcentipedeAny arthropod of class Chilopoda, which have a segmented body with one pair of legs per segment and from about 20 to 300 legs in total.centisomeOne hundredth part of the length of a chromosomecentonate(music) A piece composed according to the rules of centonization.centrableAlternative form of centerable.centriole(biology) A barrel-shaped microtubule structure found in most animal cells, important in the process of mitosis (nuclear division).cephalate(zoology) Having a head.cephaline(of gregarines) having a head-like section in the upper body.cercariaeplural of cercariacercomereAlternative form of cercomer.cerebrateTo think or cogitate, especially so as to make inferences or decisions or to solve problems.cerebrose(organic chemistry) A sugar-like body obtained by the decomposition of the nitrogenous non-phosphorized principles of the brain.cereulideA cytotoxic dodecadepsipeptide produced by Bacillus cereus.certitude(uncountable) Sureness, certainty.cerussite(mineralogy) A mineral form of lead carbonate, PbCO₃, that is an ore of lead.cervicide(rare) The killing of deer.cervonateSynonym of docosahexaenoate.cespitine(organic chemistry, archaic) An oil obtained by distillation of peat, containing various members of the pyridine series.cespitose(botany) tufty; growing in tufts.cessative(grammar) Indicating cessation.cestocideAny substance that kills cestodescetineite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-pyramidal mineral containing antimony, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, sodium, and sulfur.cetopsine(ichthyology) Any member of the Cetopsinae subfamily of fishes.cetothere(zoology) Any of various cetotheriids of genera considered to be Cetotheriidae sensu lato.cetramideMisspelling of cetrimide.cetrarateA salt or ester of cetraric acid.cetraxateAn oral gastrointestinal medication with a cytoprotective effect.cetrimideA topical antiseptic containing cetrimonium bromide.ceylanite(mineralogy) Alternative spelling of ceylonite.ceylonite(mineralogy) A ferroan spinel with a manganese-iron ratio from 3:1 and 1:1, and little or no ferric iron.chabasiteAlternative form of chabazite.chabazite(mineralogy) Any of several zeolite minerals that occur in basaltic rocks.chabrette(music) A kind of French bagpipe.chaconine(organic chemistry) A steroidal glycoalkaloid chemical compound found in plants of the family Solanaceae, responsible for the bitter taste of unripe potatoes.chafesomeCharacterised or marked by chafingchafflikeResembling chaff.chainableCapable of being chained or connected together.chaincaseA guard which fits around the chain of a bicycle to protect it from dirt and other environmental hazards, and to protect operators from dirt and danger of trapping.chaincode(computing) Alternative form of chain code.chainette(geometry) catenarychainlikeHaving the form of a chainchainwaleObsolete spelling of channel (Etymology 3).chainwideOccurring or extending throughout a chain, such as a chain of storeschainwiseBetween, or associated with, chains.chairlikeResembling or characteristic of a chair.chairsideHappening next to the dental chair during treatment.chairwiseIn the manner or orientation of a chair.chalkableCapable of being written upon in chalk.chalkface(geology) A cliff or quarry exposing chalk, e.g. the White Cliffs of DoverchalklikeResembling or having characteristics of chalk.chalkware(US) Sculpted figurines usually made of painted plaster of Paris.challengeA confrontation; a dare.chalybite(mineralogy) Synonym of siderite.chamomileUS standard spelling of camomile.chamosite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, and silicon.champagne(countable, uncountable, informal) Any sparkling wine made by the méthode champenoise.champaine(heraldry) Alternative form of champagne (“(ordinary occupying) the base of the shield”).chandelleAn aerobatic maneuver in which a 180° turn is combined with a climb.changableMisspelling of changeable.changoite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, sodium, sulfur, and zinc.chantableSuitable for being chanted.chanteuseA female singer; often specifically a popular or cabaret singer.chantlate(architecture) A piece of wood fastened near the ends of the rafters, and projecting beyond the wall, to support two or three rows of tiles, so placed to prevent rainwater from trickling down the sides of the wall.chantlikeResembling a chant.chaoslikeResembling or characteristic of chaos.chaotrope(physical chemistry) A chaotropic solutechaperome(biochemistry) All the proteins called chaperones that assist in the folding of misfolded proteins in an organism, and other functions.chaperoneTo act as a chaperone.chaplaineObsolete spelling of chaplain.chappetteAlternative form of chapette.charasome(biology) A convoluted plasma membrane domain in characean green algaecharaxine(zoology) Of or relating to the nymphalid butterfly subfamily Charaxinae.charbocle(heraldry) Carbuncle.chariotee(historical) A light, covered, four-wheeled carriage with two seats.charlotteA dessert consisting of sponge cake filled with fruit, and cream or custard.charmablesusceptible to charmcharmanteA silk fabric with a crepe back.charmeuseA fine semi-lustrous crepe in satin weave.charmlikeResembling or characteristic of a charm (object or act possessing magic power).charretteAlternative form of charette.chartableCapable of being plotted on a chart.charticleAn article based around a chart or informational graphic.chartlikeResembling a chart.chartwiseIn or with regard to charts, especially those that track the popularity of songs.charvette(Geordie, derogatory) A female charva.chaseableAlternative form of chasable.chasmlikeResembling or characteristic of a chasm.chatspaceA chat room or similar online space in which users can exchange messages.chattable(rare) Able to be chatted with; talkative, chatty.chaussure(dated) Any footwear.chavicine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Piper species such as black pepper; one of the four diastereomeric geometric isomers of piperine.chayesite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal dark blue mineral containing iron, magnesium, oxygen, potassium, and silicon.cheapfake(neologism, technology) A fake or misleading piece of media (such as a video clip or image) created using conventional methods, as opposed to AI deep learning algorithms.cheatableCapable of being cheatedcheatcodeAlternative form of cheat code.cheatlikeResembling or characteristic of a cheat.cheatline(aviation) In civil aviation, a decorative horizontal band of color applied to both sides of an aircraft's fuselage of as part of its livery.checkableAble to be checked.checkbite(dentistry) An interocclusal record made by placing a plastic material (that subsequently hardens) between the upper and lower teethcheckmate(chess) Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.checkride(aviation) A practical test in which the candidate flies an aircraft while accompanied by an examiner.checksideAlternative form of check side.cheekboneThe small prominent bone of the cheek.cheerableAble to be cheered up.cheersomeCharacterised or marked by cheercheesable(video games, slang) Of a level, obstacle, opponent, etc.: able to be defeated or overcome by cheesing.chelatase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes chelation, especially that of a specified metal ionchelative(chemistry) Relating to, or producing chelationchelifore(zoology) The first appendage of a pair on the head of a sea spider.chemitype(dated) Any of a number of processes by which an impression from an engraved plate is obtained in relief, to be used for printing on an ordinary printing press.chemokine(biochemistry, immunology) Any of various chemotactic cytokines, produced during inflammation, that organize the leukocytes.chemokyneAlternative spelling of chemokine.chemotypeA chemically distinct entity in a plant or microorganism with differences in the composition of the secondary metabolitescheralite(mineralogy) Any of a range of yellowish-brown to green minerals that are mixed phosphates of (primarily) calcium and thorium, associated with uraniferous deposits.cherryade(countable, uncountable) A cherry-flavoured drink.chesslikeResembling or characteristic of chess; complex; requiring careful forethought and planning.chesstree(nautical) Either of two pieces of oak fitted to the topsides of a square-rigged vessel on each side of the bow through which the bowlines were fed; often decoratively carvedchesticle(bodybuilding, slang) A roundly defined pectoral muscle.chestlikeResembling or characteristic of a chest.chevachieArchaic form of chevauchee.chevaline(cooking) Horse meat.chevelureThe nebulous part of a comet or star.chevrette(military, historical) A machine for raising guns (such as a howitzer) or mortar into their carriages.chiasmateHaving chiasmata.chibouqueAlternative form of chibouk.chicaloteFlatbud prickly poppy (Argemone munita), a prickly poppy native to California.chickadee(Canada, US) Any of the small, mostly black and white North American songbirds of the genus Poecile of the family Paridae.chickaree(Canada, US) A small squirrel, one of the species of Tamiasciurus, that lives in evergreen forests of North America.chicklikeResembling or characteristic of a chick (young bird).chidamide(organic chemistry) A particular histone deacetylase inhibitorchievance(obsolete) An unlawful bargain; trade in which money is extorted as discount.childcare(uncountable) The act, practice, or occupation of supervising and taking care of young children.childfreeAlternative form of child-free.childlikeInnocent and trustful; credulous; artless.childline(India) A telephone counselling service for children and young people.childloreThe folklore or folk culture of children.childlove(euphemistic) Paedophilic, hebephilic, or ephebophilic attraction to children of either sex; paedophilia or hebephilia.childsafeSafe for children; childproof or child-friendly.childtime(nonstandard) childhoodchillableCapable of, or suitable for, being chilled.chillwaveA genre of music of the late 2000s, characterized by effects processing, synthesizers, looping, sampling, and heavily filtered vocals with simple melodic lines.chilpotleAlternative form of chipotle.chimanine(organic chemistry) Any of a group of quinoline alkaloids that have methoxy and propyl side chainschimelikeResembling or characteristic of a chime.chimeriseAlternative form of chimerize.chimerizeto turn into a chimerachiminage(obsolete, law) A toll paid for passage through a forest.chimplike(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a chimpanzee.chinalikeResembling china (the ceramic or porcelain material) or some aspect of it.chinawareSynonym of china: porcelain tableware.chinolineDated form of quinoline.chinoloneAny quinolone antibioticchinovoseAlternative form of quinovose.chinpieceThe part of a helmet or suit of armour that protects the chinchioppineAlternative form of chopine.chippableCapable of being removed by chipping.chirinabeA Japanese hot pot with fish and vegetables.chirotope(mathematics) An oriented matroid that exhibits the concept of chirality.chirurgieAlternative form of chirurgy.chitinase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that hydrolyzes chitin.chitiniseAlternative form of chitinize.chitinizeTo convert to chitinchitosomeA membrane-bound vesicular organelle found in many fungichivachieArchaic form of chevauchee.chladnite(mineralogy) A form of enstatite present in some meteoriteschloracne(pathology) A form of acne caused by exposure to halogenated aromatic hydrocarbonschlordane(organic chemistry) A very toxic chlorinated polycyclic hydrocarbon once used as an insecticide.chlordene(organic chemistry) An intermediate in the production of chlordane and heptachlor.choachytean Ancient Egyptian mortuary priest responsible for pouring libations as well as providing mortuary rituals and offerings at the tombs of the deadchocolate(countable) A single, small piece of confectionery made from chocolate.choirlikeResembling a choir or its sound.choirmateA member of the same choir.choirwisein the manner of a choir; antiphonallychokeboreA shotgun that is made with such a bore.cholenate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of cholenoic acidcholerine(pathology) Minor diarrhea that happens during outbreaks of cholera.chondriteA meteorite consisting of rock containing chondrules.chondruleA small, round granule, formed from molten rock, found in chondritic meteorites.choochkie(rare) The least auklet, Aethia pusilla (formerly Simorhynchus pusillus).choosableAble to be chosen or selected.chophouse(now chiefly historical) An inexpensive restaurant that specializes in chops or steaks; a steakhouse.choppableCapable of being chopped.choralize(transitive) To adapt for performance by a chorus.choraloseMisspelling of chloralose.chordlikeResembling or characteristic of a chord (straight line connecting points of a curve).chordwiseIn the manner of a chord (straight line connecting points of a curve).chorelikeLike a chore; tedious or laborious in naturechoresomeCharacteristic of a chore; marked by drudgery or toil; toilsome; (by extension) difficult; tedious; laboriouschorotypeA pattern of geographical distribution of an organism.choupique(Louisiana) The bowfin fish, Amia calvachrismate(ecclesiastical, transitive) To anoint; to perform the sacrament of chrismation upon.chrissakeused to express annoyance or frustrationchristite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, mercury, sulfur, and thallium.chromableThat may be chromedchronaxieThe minimum time over which an electric current must be applied in order to stimulate a muscle fiber or nerve cell.chronicleA written account of events and when they happened, ordered by time.chronique(obsolete) A chronicle.chuckable(engineering) Suitable for being secured in a chuck.chuckhole(Indiana, Ohio) A pothole.chuggableAble to be chugged; suitable for chugging.chumsicleA compact (sometimes frozen) ball of chum for feeding to sharkschunkableCapable of being divided into conceptual chunks.chunklikeResembling or characteristic of a chunk.chunkwise(computing) In terms of chunks; one chunk of data at a time.churchane(organic chemistry) A polycyclic alkane with the chemical formula C₁₁H₁₂.churchiteA supporter of a particular church.churnableable to be churnedchutelikeResembling or characteristic of a chute.chylocele(pathology) A form of elephantiasischymokineMisspelling of chemokine.ciapilomeA uricosuric drug.cicatriceAlternative form of cicatrix.cicatrise(transitive) To heal a wound through scarring (by causing a scar or cicatrix to form).cicatrize(intransitive) To form a scar.ciderlikeResembling cider.cigaretteA small cigar consisting of tobacco or another substance, wrapped up in a thin roll with paper, intended for smoking.cigarlikeResembling or characteristic of a cigar.ciliatine(organic chemistry) The phosphonic acid (2-aminoethyl)phosphonic acid that is present in human tissueciliatureAn assemblage of cilia.ciliolate(botany) covered in cilia (small hairs)cinchable(clothing) Capable of being cinched, or tightened.cinedancedance that is choreographed for a film (motion picture)cinephileAn enthusiast of films and the cinema.cinephobe(film) A person who detests films and the cinema.cingulate(anatomy) Pertaining to a cingulum.cinnamate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of cinnamic acid.cinnamene(organic chemistry, archaic) styrenecinnamone(obsolete, organic chemistry) A yellow crystalline substance, (C₆H₅.C₂H₂)₂CO, the ketone of cinnamic acid.cinnoline(organic chemistry) benzopyridazinecipionate(pharmacology) The international nonproprietary name of cypionate.circinate(botany) Of a leaf or similar part: coiled on itself from the apex toward the base.circingleAlternative form of surcingle.circoceleAlternative form of cirsocele.circulate(intransitive) to move in circles or through a circuitcirculene(organic chemistry) Any polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of a closed ring of fused benzene rings.circuline(obsolete) Moving in a circle; circular.circulizeSynonym of encircle.cirripedeAlternative spelling of cirriped.cirrolite(mineralogy) A basic phosphate of calcium and aluminiumcirsocele(medicine, archaic) varicocele.cisalpineOn this side of the Alps (chiefly the south side where Rome is located).cisandineOn the nearer side of the Andes mountainscisapride(pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic gastrokinetic drug.cisfemaleAlternative form of cis female.cismarine(archaic) On this side of the sea.cisternaeplural of cisternacitharode(historical) A singer who accompanies a song played on the cithara.citigradeCharacteristic of spiders of the species Loxosceles rufescens (syn. Loxosceles citigrada).citioloneA cysteine-derived drug used in liver therapy.citratase(biochemistry) citrate lyasecitronade(dated) lemonadecitrulineMisspelling of citrulline.cityscapeThe view of the buildings of a city, usually referring to a pictured landscape.civetlikeResembling or characteristic of civet (perfume) or a civet (animal).civilizeeOne who becomes civilized, or is brought into civilization from barbarity.civilogueA civil discussion, especially one in which participants avoid insults, hostility, and negative characterizations of those with whom they disagree.cladinose(biochemistry) A deoxy sugar, (4R,5S,6S)-4-methoxy-4,6-dimethyl-tetrahydropyran-2,5-diol, that is a component of some antibioticsclaimableAble to be claimed.clampableCapable of being clamped.clamplikeResembling or characteristic of a clamp.clapotage(medicine) The splashing sound heard on succussion of a stomach after fastingclapskateAlternative form of clap skate.claritiveServing to make things clearer; explanatory.claritude(obsolete) Clarity or splendour.clarkeite(mineralogy) A uranium oxide mineral of variable composition and uncertain structure, its colour varying from dark brown to orange.classableCapable of being classed.classibleAlternative form of classable.classlikeResembling (a) class.classmateA student who is in the same class at school.classwideThroughout a class.classwise(chiefly India) In terms of class (category, social class, school group, etc.).clathrate(biology) Having a lattice-like structure.clathroseCrossed by deep rectangular furrows.clavatine(organic chemistry) Any of a group of alkaloids present in LycopodiumclavulateAlternative form of clavate.clavulone(organic chemistry) Any of a series of compounds, related to prostaglandins, that show anticancer activityclaystone(geology) Sedimentary rock composed of fine clay particles.cleanableThat can be cleanedclearableable to be clearedclearanceThe act of clearing or something (such as a space) cleared.clearcoleA primer (for paint) containing white lead.clearenceMisspelling of clearance.clearsome(Scotland, Northern Ireland) Characterised or marked by clarity or clearness; clear, bright.cleavableCapable of being cleaved.clefamideAn antiprotozoal agent.clemizoleA particular antihistamine drug.clerecoleAlternative form of clearcole.clericateclerical position; the rank or state of clergyclerklikeResembling or characteristic of a clerk; tidy, bureaucratic, etc.clerodane(organic chemistry) The diterpene (1S,2R,4aS,5S,8aS)-1,2,4a,5-tetramethyl-1-(3-methylpentyl)decahydronaphthalene whose skeleton is the basis of many natural productsclevudine(pharmacology) An antiviral drug for the treatment of hepatitis B.clickable(entertainment) That establishes rapport with an audience.clientageclients collectively; clienteleclienteleThe body or class of people who frequent an establishment or purchase a service, especially when considered as forming a more-or-less homogeneous group of clients in terms of values or habits; a group of specific clients collectively.clifflikeResembling or characteristic of a cliff; high and steep.clifflineThe upper portion of a cliff.cliffroseAny of several shrubs in the former genus Cowania (now part of Purshia) in the family Rosaceae, native to the western US and northern Mexico.cliffsideThe side of a cliff.climatiseAlternative form of climatize.climatizeTo acclimatize or become acclimatized.climatopeAny of a number of places that have similar climate and topographyclimature(obsolete) climate.climatypeAn organism specific to a particular climate.climbableable to be climbedclingsomeCharacterised by clinging or clinginess; clingy; adhesiveclinicideThe deliberate killing of a patient in the course of medical treatment.clinkableCapable of producing a clinking sound.clinodome(crystallography) A dome that is parallel to the inclined axis in a monoclinic crystalclinotypeA clinical phenotypeclippableCapable of being clipped.cliticize(ambitransitive, grammar) To make or become clitic.clitorize(transitive, rare, nonstandard) To sexually arouse by fondling the clitorisclivorine(organic chemistry) A pyrrolizidine alkaloid that induces apoptosis in some liver cellscloakableAble to be cloaked.cloaklikeResembling or characteristic of a cloak (item of clothing).cloakwiseIn the manner of a cloak.clockable(possibly uncommon or nonstandard) Able to be recorded by or on a timeclock, because it occurs during specific times.clockcaseA case built to contain a clock; the casing of a case clock.clockfaceAlternative spelling of clock face.clocklikeResembling or characteristic of a clock.clockrateAlternative form of clock rate.clocktime(physics) The elapsed time as measured by a stationary observer.clockvineAny member of the species of the plants in genus Thunbergia.clockwareClocks collectively.clockwiseIn a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.clofezoneA combination of clofexamide and phenylbutazone, formerly used to treat joint and muscular pain.clogdanceA dance peformed by people wearing clogs.cloggableCapable of becoming clogged.cloisonne(metalwork) Objects decorated by this technique collectively.clomazoneThe herbicide 2-[(2-chlorophenyl)methyl]-4,4-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidinoneclomifene(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A synthetic non-steroidal drug used to treat infertility in women by stimulating ovulation.clonadineAlternative form of clonidine.clonalizeAlternative form of clone.cloneable(biology, computing) Able to be cloned.clonelikeResembling clones; identical to one anotherclonemate(biology) An individual that has undergone only clonal reproduction since its most recent ancestor in common with another.clonidine(pharmacology) A drug that acts as an α₂-adrenoreceptor agonist, used in the treatment of hypertension, opiate withdrawal, and a variety of other conditions.clonotype(biology) The phenotype of a clone of a cellclopamideA piperidine diuretic.clopononeA topical antiinfective drug.closeableThat can be closed.closylatep-chlorobenzenesulfonateclothlikeResembling cloth.clottableAble to form clots.cloudbaseAlternative form of cloud base.cloudfreeLacking clouds.cloudlikeResembling a cloud or clouds; thus, often, fluffycloudlineThe line formed by the surface of clouds.cloudwiseIn the form of a cloud.clovamide(organic chemistry) The polyphenol derivative of rosmarinic acid (2S)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-[[(Z)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]amino]propanoic acid present in cacaoclovetreeThe plant that produces clovesclowncoreAn aesthetic focusing on imagery and fashion related to clowns.clownlikeResembling a clown or some aspect of clowns.clozapine(pharmacology) A sedative drug used to treat schizophrenia.clubbable(British) Sociable.clubhouseAny building used by a club for meetings or social activities.clumpableAble to be formed into clumps.clumplikeResembling or characteristic of a clump.clutamineMisspelling of glutamine.cnidocyte(biology) A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, string-like tube that transfers a paralyzing sting.coachableThat can be traversed by a coach.coachlikeResembling or characteristic of a coach (traditional horse-drawn vehicle).coachlineA company that operates a fleet of coaches (passenger vehicles).coachmateOne whom someone shares a coach ride with; a passenger on the same coach.coadunate(botany) Closely joined (by growing together).coagulase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that induces coagulation.coagulate(intransitive) To become congealed; to convert from a liquid to a semisolid mass.coalhouseA building for the storage of coal.coalmouseAny of species Periparus ater of small titmouses with a black head; a coaltit.coanalyseAlternative form of coanalyze.coanalyze(transitive) To analyze together.coarctate(medicine) Pressed close together, constricted, narrowed, compressed.coastlineThe shape, outline, or boundary of a coast. (The term coastline is generally used to describe the approximate boundaries at relatively large spatial scales.)coastwideAlong an entire coast.coastwiseAlong the coast.cobaltate(chemistry) Any of several crystalline materials, containing a triangular lattice of CoO₂ˣ⁻ anions, that are electrical conductors and have unusual magnetic and thermoelectric properties.cobaltineSynonym of cobaltite.cobaltite(mineralogy) A rare gray mineral, a mixed sulfide and arsenide of cobalt and iron with chemical formula CoAsS; it is an ore of cobalt.cobralikeResembling or characteristic of a cobra.cocainiseAlternative form of cocainize.cocainize(transitive) To anesthetize or treat (someone, or something such as a body part) with cocaine.cocaptureTo capture along with something elsecoccicide(bacteriology) Any substance that kills cocci (spherical bacteria).coccinite(mineralogy) A form of mercuric iodide (HgI₂) mined in parts of Australia and Mexicococcolite(mineralogy, obsolete) The mineral diopside.cochleare(archaic, medicine) A spoon.cochleateHaving the form of a snail's shell; spiral; turbinatedcochliate(Of a shell or other anatomy of a marine creature): Resembling a spoon, hollow and oval.cockalane(Scotland, obsolete) A satire or lampoon.cockbulge(vulgar, slang) The bulge (in pants or under a blanket, etc.) created by a penis.cockhorseLifted up, as one is on a tall horse.cocksicleA cold or frozen penis.cockslaveAlternative spelling of cock slave.cockteaseAlternative form of cock tease.cockwhore(slang, derogatory, vulgar, offensive) A very sexually promiscuous girl or woman.cocoalikeResembling or characteristic of cocoa.cocodetteA French high-class prostitutecocolicheAlternative letter-case form of Cocoliche.cocomposeTo compose jointly with others.cocoonase(biochemistry) A proteolytic enzyme that weakens the fibres of a silkworm cocooncocozelleA variety of squash with dark green skin mottled by lighter green or yellow.coculture(biology) A cell culture containing two (or sometimes more) different types of cells.codeinone(organic chemistry) A particular narcotic painkiller.codeshare(aviation, ambitransitive) To buy space on (a flight) in this way.codespace(computing) A range or region that defines the lower and upper bounds for an encoding.codivergeTo diverge togethercodlemone(entomology, organic chemistry) A pheromone produced by female codling moths with IUPAC name (8E,10E)-dodeca-8,10-dien-1-ol.coeducateAlternative spelling of co-educate.coelogyne(botany) Any of the genus Coelogyne of orchids.coelomate(zoology) Any animal possessing a fluid-filled cavity within which the digestive system is suspended.coemptive(economics) Relating to coemptioncoenobiteAlternative spelling of cenobite.coenocyteA cell with multiple nuclei, found in fungi, algae, protists and slime molds.coenotype(biology) The type of organism in a coenopopulationcoercibleSusceptible to coercion.coextrudeTo extrude along with a second materialcofeatureAn auxiliary or secondary feature.cofeoffee(law, historical) A joint feoffee; one of a group of individuals jointly holding a fief.coffinite(mineralogy) A brown or black uranium-bearing silicate mineral.coffolateA hot drink made from coffee and chocolate or cocoa; mocha.cofinanceTo finance jointly.cogitableThinkable, conceivable, able to be imagined.cognitiveRelating to the part of mental functions that deals with logic, as opposed to affective which deals with emotions.cohabiteeA person who cohabits with anothercoherenceThe quality of cohering, or being coherent; internal consistency.cohesibleCapable of cohesioncoiffeuseA female hairdressercoinverse(mathematics) A coinversion.coisolateTo isolate along with anothercoitarcheThe first sexual intercourse.colcemideAlternative form of colcemid.coldframeAlternative form of cold frame.coldhouseA building kept cool for growing plants.coldstoreA storage facility where products are kept at a cold temperaturecolegateeA joint legatee.colemouseAlternative form of coalmouse.coliadine(lepidopterology, entomology) Any butterfly in the subfamily Coliadinae.colicense(transitive, business) To license jointly.coliphageAny of several bacteriophages that can infect strains of the bacterium Escherichia colicollatiueObsolete spelling of collative.collativeHaving the power of conferring.colleagueA fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate, a workmate.collidine(organic chemistry) Any of six isomers of trimethylpyridinecolligate(transitive) To tie or bind together.collimateTo focus into a narrow beam or column; to adjust a focusing device so that it produces a narrow beam.collisiveColliding; clashing.collocateTo arrange or occur side by side.collocyte(botany, zoology) Any of various cells that produce gluey substances, that bind or capture prey or objects by securing them with gluey materials and structures, or that simply have a smooth and gelatinous appearance.collonadeAlternative spelling of colonnade.collotype(uncountable) A dichromate-based photographic process formerly used for large-volume mechanical printing.collusiveSecretly acting together for a fraudulent or illegal purpose.colonette(architecture) A narrow decorative column supporting a beam or lintel.coloniseeRare spelling of colonizee.colonizeeA victim of colonization.colonnadeA series of columns at regular intervals.colophene(obsolete)(chemistry) A colorless oily liquid, formerly obtained by distillation of colophony (rosin), regarded as a polymeric form of terebenthene.colophoneAlternative form of colophon.colorableUS standard spelling of colourable.colorsome(US) Characterised or marked by color; colorful; (by extension) vibrant; cheerfulcolortype(photography, historical) A color print that is produced by combining the images from three photo-engraved plates, each contributing a single primary color (red, blue, or yellow).colorwiseIn terms of color.coloscopea colonoscopecolouriseNon-Oxford British standard spelling of colorize.colourize(Oxford British English) Alternative spelling of colourise.colpocele(pathology) A vaginal hernia or prolapsecolporate(palynology, of a pollen grain) Having apertures which combine a rounded pore and a colpus, or groove.columbate(mineralogy) columbitecolumbineAny plant of the genus Aquilegia, having distinctive bell-shaped flowers with spurs on each petal.columbite(mineralogy) A black mineral that is a mixed iron and manganese niobate and tantalate, and is the main ore of niobium and tantalum.columnateto provide with, or put in the form of, columnscolumnize(transitive) To format (writing or data) as a series of columns.colvasoneA synthetic corticosteroid used in veterinary medicinecomatulaeplural of comatulacombativeGiven to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.combinateThe result of a combining of two or more components.comboable(video games) Able to perform a combo with or on.combozine(science fiction fandom slang) A combination of zines bound or distributed together.comendite(geology) A peralkaline form of rhyolitecometlikeResembling or characteristic of a comet.cometwiseIn the manner of a comet.comfiture(obsolete) A confection, especially of preserved fruit.comigrate(chiefly in biochemistry) To migrate together.commalikeResembling a comma.commassieMisspelling of coomassie.comminate(transitive) To denounce or curse.commingle(transitive) To mix, to blend.comminute(transitive) To pulverize; to smash.commisureMisspelling of commissure.committeeA body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.commodate(Scots law) A gratuitous loan.commodore(military, nautical) A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.commonageThe condition of land that is held in common.commoniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of commonize.commonizeTo make similar or common.commonlieObsolete spelling of commonly.communiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of communize.communizeTo make something the property of a community.commutate(transitive, electronics) To reverse the direction of (a current).commutive(linguistics) That serves to commutecomparate(logic) One of two things being compared.compilate(rare) To put together; to assemble; to make by gathering things from various sources.complayneObsolete spelling of complain.compodoreAlternative form of comprador.compositeMade up of multiple components; compound or complex.composureCalmness of mind or temperament.comptible(obsolete) accountable; responsiblecomputate(obsolete) To computeconacasteEnterolobium cyclocarpum, the monkey-ear tree.concavateTo make concaveconcentre(intransitive) To come together at a common centre.concienceMisspelling of conscience.conciergeAn employee of a hotel who attends to the requirements and wishes of guests.concourseAn airport terminal.concreate(archaic, transitive) To create at the same time.concubineA sexual partner, especially a woman, to whom one is not or cannot be married.condemneeSomeone whose property has been condemned.condiddle(Scotland, transitive, archaic) To steal.condomize(intransitive) To use a condom for protection in sexual intercourse.conduciveTending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.condusiveMisspelling of conducive.condylureThe star-nosed mole.conepieceAn implement used for holding marijuana while it is smoked, used in conjunction with a pipe or bong.conessineA steroid alkaloid found in a number of plant species of the Apocynaceae family, sometimes used in herbal medicine as a treatment for amoebic dysentery.conferreeAlternative form of conferee (“person on whom something is conferred”).confesseeOne who undergoes religious confession.configure(transitive) To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular likingconfirmeeA person who is confirmed via religious rite.confiturea preserve or jelly/jam of candied fruitconfreriebrotherhood, associationconfronteObsolete form of confront.confuddle(informal, transitive) To confuse thoroughly.confusive(archaic) Full of confusion; confused or confusing.confuzzle(transitive, slang, childish) To confuse or puzzle.congeableLawful; done with permission from authority.congenite(obsolete) congenitalcongesteeA person living in an area with a very high-density population.congolite(mineralogy) A trigonal-ditrigonal pyramidal light red mineral containing boron, chlorine, iron, magnesium, manganese, and oxygen.coniceine(organic chemistry) A member of a class of poisonous alkaloids derived from poison hemlock.conidiateTo form conidiaconjugase(biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that promote the hydrolysis of folic acid conjugates and the production of glutamic acid and pteroylglutamic acidconjugate(grammar, transitive) To inflect (a verb) for each person, in order, for one or more tenses; to list or recite its principal parts.connativeAlternative form of conative.connature(archaic) A common or shared nature or character.connexive(dated) connectiveconnotateTo connote; to suggest or designate (something) as additional or representative; to imply.connotiveSynonym of connotative.conomineeOne nominated in conjunction with another; a joint or fellow nominee.conorfone(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic, an analogue of hydrocodone substituted with an 8-ethyl group and an N-cyclopropylmethyl group.conquedle(US, dialect) Synonym of bobolink.conquereeOne who is conquered; a victim of conquest.conscribe(obsolete) To enroll; to enlist.consecute(obsolete) To follow closely; to endeavour to overtake; to pursue.consenteePerson to whom consent is given by a consenter.consigneeThe person to whom a shipment is to be delivered.consolateComforted, consoled.consolute(chemistry) Describing liquids that are totally miscible in all proportionsconsopite(obsolete, transitive) To lull to sleep, to quieten, or to dull.constableOne holding the lowest rank in most Commonwealth police forces. (See also chief constable.)consulageA charge or duty paid to a consulconsulateRule by consuls, as during most periods of the Roman Republic or in France between 1799 and 1804.consulteeA person who seeks a consultation.consumateAlternative spelling of consummate.consutile(obsolete) stitched togethercontacteeA person who is contacted by someone.containee(uncommon) That which is contained; the contents.contesteeThe party against whom a legal challenge is brought.continineMisspelling of cotinine.contraireObsolete form of contrary.controlee(informal, UK) A person who is the subject of a control order.contusiveRelating to, or causing contusionconurbateTo grow, or cause to grow, together into a conurbation.conusable(obsolete) cognizable; liable to be tried or judged.conusance(law, obsolete) Cognizance.converteeOne who is converted.convicine(biochemistry, organic chemistry) A glycoside of pyrimidinedione that functions as an antinutrient found in fava beans.convocate(transitive, obsolete) To call together (people); to convoke.convolute(transitive) To make unnecessarily complex.cookhouseA small building where cooking takes place.cookstoveA stove used for cooking, especially a primitive kind heated by burning wood, charcoal, dung, etc.coolhouseA greenhouse kept at a relatively low temperature.coolitude(social sciences) An international cultural identity of the Indian or Chinese "coolie" diaspora, and by extension also similar migrations.coomassieEither of two blue dyes used in the textile industrycoombsite(mineralogy) A trigonal brown mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, potassium, and silicon.cooperage(uncountable) The art, trade, or products of a cooper (barrelmaker).cooperate(intransitive) To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.cooperite(mineralogy) A grey mineral consisting mostly of platinum sulfide (PtS).copackage(transitive) To package (products) together, in the same container.coparsite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing arsenic, chlorine, copper, oxygen, and vanadium.copesmate(obsolete) An associate or companion; a friend; a partner.cophyline(zoology) Any member of the Cophylinae, a subfamily of microhylid frogs.copiapite(mineralogy) A basic ferric sulfate mineral found in oxidized iron sulfide deposits, with the chemical formula Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₄(SO₄)₆(OH)₂·20H₂O.copperize(transitive) To cover with copper.copperose(obsolete) copperascoproduceTo produce (a creative work) together with someone else.coproliteA fossil consisting of petrified dung.copromote(transitive) To promote (a pharmaceutical product) under the same name and in the same territory by more than one company in order to maximize market share.copselikeResembling or characteristic of a copse.copstache(slang) A mustache in the style commonly worn (or perceived as such) by a police officer.coptisine(organic chemistry) A bitter alkaloid found in Chinese goldthread (Coptis chinensis).copulableAble to be sexually penetrated; available as a target for copulation.copulateeOne with whom a copulator copulates.copypasteAlternative form of copy-paste.copywriteMisspelling of copyright.copywrotesimple past of copywritecorallikeResembling or characteristic of coral.corallineOf, relating to or pertaining to or resembling red algae of the family Corallinaceae.corallite(marine biology) The hard outer cup of a coral polypcorbeilleA decorative basket.cordylineAny member of the genus Cordyline of woody monocotyledonous flowering plants, native to the western Pacific Ocean region.corelease(biochemistry) release togethercoreshine(astronomy) infrared light scattered by unusually large grains of dust in the denser core regions of molecular cloudscorestoneA rounded boulder formed in saprolite as the result of weathering.cornamuseA type of double reed instrument from the Renaissance.cornamuteObsolete form of cornemuse.corncrakeA bird of the rail family, Crex crex, that breeds in meadows and arable farmland across Europe and western Asia, migrating to Africa in winter.cornemuseA French musical instrument very similar to bagpipes.cornetite(mineralogy) A mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus.cornflakeA toasted flake of maize used as breakfast cereal.cornhouseA building for the storage or husking of corn.cornoside(organic chemistry) A phenylethanoid glucoside with IUPAC name 4-hydroxy-4-(2-{[(2S,3S,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy}ethyl)cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-onecornstone(mineralogy) A kind of marly siliceous rock.cornubite(mineralogy) A mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, and oxygen with chemical formula Cu₅(AsO₄)₂(OH)₄.cornupete(rare) Of an animal: threatening to butt with its horns.corollateHaving or resembling a corolla.corolline(botany) Of or pertaining to a corollacoroutine(programming) A piece of code that performs a task, and that can be passed new input and return output more than once.corporace(obsolete) Alternative form of corporas.corporaleAlternative form of corporal (communion cloth)corporateOf or relating to the whole company.corpsicle(science fiction) A person who has been cryonically frozen in the hope of later revival.corpuscleA minute particle; an atom; a molecule.corrasiveObsolete form of corrosive.correlate(transitive) To compare things and bring them into a relation having corresponding characteristics.corrigate(chiefly non-native speakers' English) To correct.corrivate(obsolete) To flow, or cause to flow, together, like water drawn from several streams.corrolateMisspelling of correlate.corrosiveHaving the quality of fretting or vexing.corrugate(transitive) To wrinkle (the skin).corrupteeSomeone who is corrupted or bribed.cortexonedeoxycorticosteronecorticatesheathed in bark or in a cortexcorticene(nautical, historical) A kind of linoleum decking used to provide a grip for the feet.corticine(dated) A material used for floor covering, made of ground cork and india rubber.corticole(dated) corticolouscorticose(archaic) barkycortinateHaving or pertaining to a cortina.cortisone(biochemistry, steroids, pharmacology) A corticosteroid hormone, closely related to corticosterone, produced by the adrenal cortex. One of the glucocorticoids, it is also made synthetically for use as an anti-inflammatory and antiallergy agent. 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone, with formula C₂₁H₂₈O₅.coruscate(intransitive) To give off light; to reflect in flashes; to sparkle.corvusite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, sodium, and vanadium.corymbose(botany) Consisting of, or resembling, corymbs.coryphene(archaic, zoology) A fish of the genus Coryphaena.cosmicize(transitive) To make cosmic.cosmocideThe destruction of planet Earth, especially as a result of human activity.cosmolabeAn instrument resembling the astrolabe, formerly used for measuring the angles between heavenly bodies.cosmolineTo coat with cosmoline.cossyrite(mineralogy) Synonym of aenigmatite.costamere(biology) A structural-functional component of striated muscle cells which connects the sarcomere of the muscle to the sarcolemma.costibite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal steel gray mineral containing antimony, cobalt, and sulfur.costotomeAn instrument to cut the ribs and open the thoracic cavity in post mortems.costulateAlternative form of costulated.cotarnine(dated, organic chemistry) A white crystalline substance, allegedly with thecoteletteObsolete form of cutlet.cothamoreA kind of Irish overcoat.cotillagejoint tillage; the act of plowing land jointly with otherscotrusteeA joint trustee.cottolene(dated) A shortening made from cottonseed, used as a lard substitute.cottonadeA somewhat stout and thick fabric of cotton, generally inferior, coarser, and less durable.cottonize(transitive) To treat (flax) with chemicals to make it soft and light, like cotton.cotunnite(mineralogy) A mineral form of lead chloride (PbCl₂) formed by alteration of galena.couchableCapable of being couched.couchetteA compartment on a passenger train having berths for sleeping.couchlikeResembling or characteristic of a couch.couchmateA person with whom one shares a couch.couchsideThe space beside a couch.coumarate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of coumaric acidcoumarineAlternative form of coumarin.coumarone(organic chemistry) The bicyclic heterocycle benzofuran.counseleeA person receiving counselling.countableCapable of being counted; having a quantity.countesseObsolete spelling of countess.countrate(physics, engineering) The rate at which something is counted, measured as how many times it is observed in a unit of time.countwise(chiefly India) In terms of the count, or thickness, of yarn.couplableCapable of being coupled to something else.courbacheAlternative spelling of kurbash.courbetteA movement in dressage in which the horse makes a series of jumps on the hind legs with the forelegs in the air.courgette(British, Ireland, uncountable) A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.courtableCapable of being courted.courtesieObsolete spelling of courtesy.courtlageAlternative spelling of courtledge.courtlikeResembling or characteristic of a court.courtside(sports) Alongside the court of play.cousenageObsolete spelling of cozenage.cousinage(obsolete) relationship; kinshipcovalence(chemistry) A form of valence in which electrons are shared between participating atomscovariate(statistics) A variable that is possibly predictive of the outcome under study.covelline(mineralogy) covellitecovellite(mineralogy) A shiny indigo-blue sulfide mineral, CuS, that is an ore of copper.coventureAn international coproduction set up in the absence of any official treaty between the countries.coverableAble to be covered.coverlineA line of text on the front cover of a magazine, briefly describing and promoting the content.covernameAlternative form of cover name.coversideA region of country having covers; hunting country.coversine(trigonometry) The coversed sine.covertape(historical) A cassette tape offered as a covermount, containing music or computer software.covertureConcealing cover, disguise, veil; also figurativecovetableWhich may be coveted.cowardiceLack of courage.cowardiseObsolete spelling of cowardice.cowardize(transitive) To render (someone or something) cowardly, to cause to become a coward.cowlesite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.cowslippeObsolete form of cowslip.coxsackieAny of several viruses of the genus Enterovirus similar to polioviruscoyoteite(mineralogy) A triclinic black mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, sodium, and sulfur.crabappleThe fruit of this tree.crabstoneA calcareous concretion found in the stomach of crabs and other crustaceans.crackableAble to be cracked or fractured.cracklikeResembling or characteristic of a crack.crackpipeAlternative form of crack pipe.crackrope(obsolete) Alternative form of crack-rope.craftableAble to be crafted.craftlaceSynonym of scoubidou.craftlikeResembling or characteristic of craft.craftsomeCharacterised or marked by craftiness; craftycrammable(informal) Able to be crammed (in various senses).cramoisie(obsolete) crimsoncrampetteAlternative form of crampet.cramplikeSimilar to a crampcramponee(heraldry) Having a cramp or square piece at the end; said of a cross.cranapple(attributive) A blend of cranberry and apple.craneableOf an object, that can be lifted and moved by a crane (lifting device).cranelikeResembling or characteristic of a crane (the bird).crangrape(attributive) A blend of cranberry and grape.crankcaseThe part of an engine that contains the crankshaft.cranksomeCharacterised by cranking or crankiness; crankycrapelikeResembling crape.craphouse(mildly vulgar slang) An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.crapitude(informal, mildly vulgar) The state or condition of being crappy (in the sense of poor quality); crappiness.crashableThat can be crashed (sped up, as part of a schedule).crashlikeResembling or characteristic of a crash (in various senses).crashmate(rare) Someone with whom one is in a crash, such as a car accident.craveableFit or likely to be craved; appealing; irresistible.crawlable(Internet) Capable of being crawled.crawlsomeIndicative of a crawl; characterised or marked by crawlingcreamableAble to be creamed.creamcakeAlternative form of cream cake.creamlikeResembling cream.creamlineAlternative form of cream line.creamware(ceramics) Cream-coloured earthenware produced chiefly from 1750 to 1820 by the potters of Staffordshire, EnglandcreamwoveDescribing wove paper that is cream in colour.creasableCapable of being creased.creatableThat can be created.creedenceMisspelling of credence.creeklineThe course occupied by a creek running through a landscape, including the immediate habitat on both sides.creeksideBeside a creek.creepholeA hole or retreat into which an animal can creep, to escape from view or danger.creepsomeCharacterised or marked by creepiness; creepycreepware(computing, informal) Software covertly installed on a computer or device to allow its operation to be monitored and thus spy on the user's activity.crenature(botany) A rounded tooth or notch of a crenate leaf, or any part that is crenate; a crenelle.crenelateTo furnish with crenelles.crenelleeAlternative form of crénelé.crenulate(sciences) Minutely crenate or scalloped.crepaturea wound, crack or chap in the skincrepelikeResembling or characteristic of a crepe (thin pancake).crepitateTo crackle, to make a crackling sound.crepolineA sheer fabric of silk or cotton, woven to have a slightly ribbed, crepe-like effect.crepuscleAlternative form of crepuscule.crerarite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral black mineral containing bismuth, lead, platinum, selenium, and sulfur.crescence(obsolete) increase; enlargement or growthcresolase(biochemistry) monophenol monooxygenasecresolate(chemistry) Any salt of a cresol (when considered to be an acid)crespelle(plural only) Small, folded pancakes, with a savoury (or sweet) filling, sometimes served with a sauce.cresselle(historical) A wooden rattle formerly used as a substitute for a bell in the Roman Catholic church.cresslikeResembling or characteristic of cress.crestlikeHaving the characteristics of a crestcrestlineA line of dune crests.cresylate(organic chemistry) Any salt of cresylic acidcresyliteAn explosive composed of a mixture of trinitrocresol and picric acidcretiniseAlternative form of cretinize.cretinize(transitive) To cause to be or act like a cretin.cribhouse(US, dated) A brothel.cricetideAlternative form of cricetid.cricetineAny of the subfamily Cricetinae of small rodents; a hamstercrimefreeFree from crime.crimelikeResembling or characteristic of crime.crimeware(computing) Software that performs or facilitates illegal activities.crimewaveA large increased incidence of crimes within a relatively short period of time.crimidineA convulsant poison used as a rodenticide.criminate(transitive) To accuse (someone) of a crime; to incriminate.crinolineA stiff fabric made from cotton and horsehair.criophoreA statue or other representation of a person carrying a ram.criticiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of criticize.criticizeTo find fault (with something).criticule(derogatory, archaic) A petty critic.crocodileA long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together.croconate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of croconic acid; the anion of this acidcrokinole(uncountable) A game, popular in Canada, in which wooden discs are flicked towards the centre of a circular board.cronelikeLike a crone; old and withered.cronusite(mineralogy) A trigonal coal black mineral containing calcium, chromium, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.croppableSuitable for the growing of crops.croquante(cooking, obsolete) A kind of crisp-textured cake.croquette(cooking) A minced, cooked food (usually meat or vegetables), which is deep-fried in fat and sometimes sprinkled with breadcrumbs.crossableAble to be crossed.crossbite(dentistry) An occlusal irregularity where a tooth (or teeth) has a more buccal or lingual position than its corresponding antagonist tooth in the upper or lower arcade.crossdateTo date two trees by analysis of their tree rings and, thus, show that rings on either tree were made in the same yearcrossette(architecture) A return in one of the corners of the architrave of a door or window.crossfade(music) A fade in which the volume of one audio track is lowered as that of another is raised.crossfire(military) An arrangement of two or more weapons so each can fire diagonally at something in front of a line between them.crosslikeResembling a cross.crosslineA line that crosses other lines.crossliveAlternative form of cross-live.crossmate(transitive) To mate individuals of different species, breeds, etc.crosspipeA cross-shaped segment used to connect the ends of four pipes.crosstide(biochemistry) A peptide related to glycogen synthase kinasecrosstree(nautical) A light timber or metal spreader fixed athwartships part way up a mast to spread the shrouds from higher upcrossvineA flowering vine native to the southeastern US, Bignonia capreolata (sometimes misidentified as Bignonia crucigera in older books).crossvoteAlternative form of cross-vote.crosswirecrosshair; reticlecrosswisecrossing; lying acrosscrotalase(biochemistry) A snake venom enzyme that clots fibrinogen.crotaline(zoology) Resembling, or relating to, the Crotalinae, or rattlesnake subfamilycrotamineA polypeptide toxin in the venom of rattlesnakes of the genus Crotalus.crotonase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydration of crotonyl-coenzyme Acrotonate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of crotonic acidcrotonine(organic chemistry) One of a number of alkaloids and terpenoids isolated from plants of the genus Croton.crotovineA paleoburrow that has become filled with soil.croupiereSynonym of crupper (“armor for a horse's buttocks”).crouplikeResembling croup or some aspect of it; as with a crouplike cough (sounding like the typical cough of croup) or a crouplike illness (having a clinical picture and a clinical course similar to those of croup).croustadeAn edible container (often of pastry) filled with a savoury foodcrowdlikeResembling or characteristic of a crowd.crowdsale(Internet) An online event where participants can purchase tokens in a cryptocurrency.crownableSuitable for being crowned.crownlikeResembling a crown.crowstone(UK, dialect) Ganister, a kind of sandstone.crudesomeCharacterised or marked by crudeness.cruelltieObsolete form of cruelty.cruelsomeMarked by cruelness or crueltycruentate(obsolete) Smeared with blood.crufomate(pharmacology) An anthelminthic drug.cruftware(computing, slang) Redundant, old or improperly written software code, especially that which accumulates over time.cruisableAble to be cruised.crumbableAble to be broken into crumbs; crumbly.crumblikeResembling a crumb or crumbs.crunkcore(music) A fusion genre combining cultural and musical elements of crunk, post-hardcore, pop, electronic music, and dance music. It often features screamed vocals, hip-hop beats, and sexually provocative lyrics.crushableThat can be crushed.crushlikeResembling or characteristic of a crush (infatuation).crustache(slang) A sparse or wispy mustache.crustcoreSynonym of crust punk (“music genre”).crustlikeResembling or characteristic of a crust.cryolatheA device used for freezing and grinding human corneal tissue into different refractive powers.cryophile(ecology) an organism that thrives at low temperaturescryophobeOne who fears cold.cryophyte(botany) Any plant whose buds overwinter below groundcryoprobe(surgery) An instrument used to apply extreme cold to a tissue as part of cryosurgery.cryoscope(physical chemistry) A device used to measure the freezing point of a liquid (or the melting point of a solid).cryosliceTo slice by means of a cryomicrotomecryosondeA cryogenic sondecryostageA stage of a microscope that can be cooled for cryomicroscopycryostoreA cryostorage facilitycryptlikeResembling a cryptctenantheAny flowering plant of the genus Ctenanthe, family Marantaceae, native to Central and South America; commonly cultivated as an indoor plant.cubanelleA particular sweet pepper, a cultivar of the species Capsicum annuum.cubbyholeA small, snug room which may be used as a place of privacy and safety by childrencubescapeA landscape constructed from cubes.cubiclize(quite rare) To divide (a hospital wing, dormitory, or the like) into cubicles.cubitiereThe part of a suit of armor that protects the elbow; an elbow plate; an elbow guard.cuckoldeeOne who has been cuckolded; a victim of cuckoldry.cucurbiteArchaic form of cucurbit.cuddlableAble to be cuddled.cuffuffleAlternative spelling of kerfuffle.cuissette(rare) A small or light cuisse.culminate(intransitive, astronomy) Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.cultivage(rare) The art or act of cultivating; cultivation.cultivateTo grow plants, notably crops.culturemeA segmentable unit of culture.culturize(transitive) To adapt to the rules or norms of a culture; to make cultural.culturome(biology) All the bacterial cultures of an organismcumbrance(obsolete) encumbrancecumengite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal indigo blue mineral containing chlorine, copper, hydrogen, lead, and oxygen.cumulableAble to be accumulated into a single groupingcuntwhore(vulgar, derogatory, offensive) A woman.cupellateSynonym of cupel, to purify or assay a precious metal in a cupel.cuprizone(medicine) A copper-chelating agent that inhibits monoamine oxidasescuratableCapable of being curated.curbstoneUS spelling of kerbstone.curcumene(organic chemistry) The hydrocarbon 2-methyl-6-tolyl-2-heptenecurcumineAlternative form of curcumin.curettage(medicine) The removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette.curfuffleAlternative form of kerfuffle.curienite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal canary yellow mineral containing hydrogen, lead, oxygen, uranium, and vanadium.currylikeResembling curry (the spicy food) or some aspect of it.curselikeResembling or characteristic of a curse.curtilage(law) The area immediately surrounding a house, especially dooryard areas and sometimes including closely associated buildings and structures.curtisite(mineralogy) A variety of idrialite found in the Skaggs Springs region of California.curvativeHaving slightly curved margins or sides.curvatureThe shape of something curved.curvesome(of a woman) Curvaceous.cusconine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in cinchona bark.cusimanseAny of several species of dwarf mongoose or small mongoose in the genus Crossarchus, native to West Africa.cuspadoreArchaic form of cuspidor.cuspidine(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.cuspidoreAlternative form of cuspidor (“spittoon”).customiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of customize.customizeTo build or alter according to personal preferences or specifications.cuticulaeplural of cuticulacuttanneeAlternative form of cuttanee.cuzticite(mineralogy) A hexagonal mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and tellurium.cyamelide(organic chemistry) A white amorphous substance, a product of polymerisation of cyanic acid.cyanamide(organic chemistry) Any derivative of this compound in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by an alkyl or aryl groupcyanazine(organic chemistry) The heterocyclic nitrile 2-[[4-chloro-6-(ethylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2-methylpropanenitrile which is a teratogenic pesticidecyanidineAlternative form of cyanidin.cyanimide(inorganic chemistry) Any cyano-substituted imide of general formula R₁R₂N-C≡Ncyanosite(mineralogy) chalcanthite (a copper sulfate)cyanotype(uncountable) An early photographic process employing paper sensitized with a cyanide.cyanurate(biochemistry) A compound formed with cyanuric acidcyberbabe(slang) An attractive woman on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberboleExaggerated claims about what the internet and information technology will accomplish.cybercafeAlternative spelling of cybercafé.cybercide(rare) A death that takes place in, or is broadcast over, cyberspace or the Internet.cyberdateA person who takes part in cyberdating.cyberfameFame on the Internet or in cyberspace.cybergameA game played on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberhateHatred expressed by means of computer networks.cyberholeInternet oblivion.cyberhypeExaggerated claims of the benefits of computing or the Internet.cyberlifeLife in cyberspace or on the Internet, as opposed to real life, often lived through a separate cyberidentity.cyberloveLove in cyberspace.cybername(Internet) A nickname used on the Internet or in cyberspace.cybernate(transitive) To automate (an industrial process, etc.) using a computer system.cyberrape(Internet) Rape in cyberspace or on the Internet.cybersafeSafe (from predators, fraudsters, etc.) while using the Internet; in a state of cybersafety.cybertypeA racial stereotype as propagated through the Internet.cyberwarehardware (or software) implanted in the body that interfaces with the brain or central nervous systemcyberwifeA wife through cybermarriage.cyberzine(computing) A magazine published on the Internet.cyborgizeTo convert (something) into a cyborg.cycadlikeHaving the characteristics of a cycad.cyclacene(organic chemistry) Any of a group of aromatic hydrocarbons composed of several acenes lined in a ringcyclamate(organic chemistry) any salt or ester of cyclamic acid, especially the sodium and calcium salts, which have been used as artificial sweetenerscyclamideAny of a class of oligopeptides produced by cyanobacteria.cyclative(organic chemistry) Describing any reaction that is accompanied by the formation of a ringcyclizine(pharmacology) An antiemetic drug used especially in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₈H₂₂N₂·HCl in the treatment of motion sickness.cyclonite(organic chemistry) The explosive 1,3,5-trinitroperhydro-1,3,5-triazine.cyclosome(biochemistry) anaphase-promoting complexcyclotide(biochemistry) Any of a group of oligopeptides, of plant origin, that have a cyclopeptide backbone bridged with multiple disulfide bondscycrimineA central anticholinergic drug designed to reduce the levels of acetylcholine in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.cygnicideThe killing of a swan.cymophane(mineralogy) A translucent yellowish chatoyant chrysoberyl.cymoscope(wireless telegraphy, disused) A detector of electromagnetic waves.cymserineA drug related to physostigmine.cynophileA person who loves canines; a dog lover.cynophobeA person with cynophobia.cypionate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of cypionic acid.cyprodimeAn opioid antagonist from the morphinan family.cyprusiteSynonym of hydroniumjarosite or natrojarosite.cyrtocone(malacology) A curved (cyrtoconic) form of the young shell that succeeds the more primitive orthocone in nautiloid cephalopods.cystamine(organic chemistry) The disulfide 2,2'-dithiobis(ethylamine)cystatineAlternative form of cystatin.cysticule(anatomy) An appendage of the vestibular ear sac of fishes.cystidineMisspelling of cytidine.cystocele(medicine) Hernial intrusion of the bladder into the vagina, resulting from tearing of the pubocervical fascia during childbirth and often accompanied by urethroceles.cystocyteThe equivalent of a blood platelet in insectscystoporeAny of a group of chamber-like supporting structures, separated from each other by transverse septa, situated between the characteristically elongated zooecias of a colony of bryozoanscystosome(microbiology) The conical end of some single-celled organisms that functions as a mouth.cystotome(surgery) Any of a class of surgical knives for making incisions in the urinary bladder.cytocrine(biology) Relating to, or producing a secretion that is passed directly to another cellcytophileSynonym of cytophilic.cytoslideA cytological microscope slidecytostome(microbiology) A cellular organelle found only in certain protozoa; it is specialized for phagocytosis, and usually has the form of a microtubule-supported funnel or groove.czaricideAlternative spelling of tsaricide.