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kaffeeklatchAlternative spelling of coffee klatch.kafirizationThe act or process of kafirizing.kainogenesisAlternative form of caenogenesis.kakistocracy(political science) Government under the control of a nation's worst or least-qualified citizens.kalamansanaiThe wood of Neonauclea calycina.kalanchosideA particular steroid glycoside.kaleidocycle(geometry) A flexible polyhedron connecting six tetrahedra (or disphenoids) on opposite edges into a cycle.kaleidographA device for projecting the colorful patterns produced by a kaleidoscope.kaleidophone(obsolete, physics) A device, consisting of a reflective ball attached to a vibrating rod or plate, that produces optical figures that correspond to the mode of vibration of the rod or platekaleidoscope(figuratively) A constantly changing series of colours or other things.kaliophilitea rare mineral, a form of KAlSiO₄, found in volcanic rocks in parts of ItalykallstroeminA particular steroid glycoside.kalokagathia(philosophy) A Platonic teaching consisting of the harmonious combination of bodily, moral and spiritual virtues. It is a classical Greek and Platonic ideal denoting the harmonious unity of bodily excellence, moral virtue, and intellectual cultivation. It expresses the integration of physical beauty, ethical character, and rational insight within a single, well-formed soul—where reason governs, spirit aligns with justice, and appetite is moderated. Rooted in the educational tradition of paideia, kalokagathia represents the perfection of human nature in accordance with both external nobility and inner truth.kalotermitid(zoology) Any member of the family Kalotermitidae of termites.kamaishilite(mineralogy) A dimorph of bicchulite; a tetragonal colorless mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.kamarinskayaA traditional Russian folk dance.kamebakaurin(organic chemistry) A particular diterpenoid, derived from kaurane, that has physiological actionkangaroolikeResembling or characteristic of a kangaroo.kannemeyeridAlternative spelling of kannemeyeriid.kanonerovite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, phosphorus, and sodium.karaviloside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of cucurbitane triterpenoid glycosideskarmadharaya(Sanskrit grammar, lexicography) A form of tatpuruṣa in which the relation of the first member to the last is appositional, attributive, or adverbial, e.g. uluka-yatu (owl + demon) for a demon in the shape of an owl. Most typically this involves an adjective which modifies a following substantive.karpinskyite(mineralogy) A hydrated aluminosilicate of sodium, beryllium, zinc and magnesiumkarstifiableAble to undergo karstificationkarstologistSomeone who studies karstkaryoclasticRelating to, or causing karyoclasiskaryofissionThe fission of the nuclei of cellskaryogenesisThe formation and development of karyocyteskaryogenetic(genetics) Of or pertaining to karyogenesis; heritable.karyokinesis(biology) The process of change that takes place during the division of a cell nucleus at mitosis or meiosis.karyokineticOf or pertaining to karyokinesis.karyomapping(genetics) The production of a karyomapkaryomegalicRelating to, or showing karyomegalykaryomitosismitosis of the nucleus of a cellkaryomitoticRelating to karyomitosis.karyomorphicRelating to a karyomorphkaryoplasmicRelating to or composed of karyoplasm.karyorrhexic(cytology) Relating to karyorrhexiskaryorrhexisThe destructive fragmentation of the nucleus of a dying cell whereby its chromatin is distributed irregularly throughout the cytoplasm.karyotypicalRelating to or characteristic of a karyotype.katagelastic(rare) Showing a predilection for mocking humor, that is, humor at the expense of others.katakiriboriA Japanese sword-making technique employing a chisel at two different angles.katamorphism(geology) Any form of metamorphism that occurs near the Earth's surfacekataphoresisAlternative form of cataphoresis.kataphoreticAlternative form of cataphoretic.katapleroticMisspelling of cataplerotic.katastematic(Epicurean philosophy) Pertaining to a constant state of being, as opposed to a kinetic state (of change).katharometer(sciences) A device used for analyzing gas mixtures by measuring their thermal conductivity.kathetometerArchaic form of cathetometer.kathodophoneAn obsolete form of microphone that detected sound waves by measuring the density of ionised air between a cathode and an anodekatophoriticOf or relating to the mineral katophorite.kaumographerA person who creates Kaumagraphs.keithconnite(mineralogy) A trigonal-rhombohedral gray white mineral containing palladium and tellurium.kentallenite(mineralogy) A monzonite containing olivine.kephalomancyAlternative spelling of cephalomancy.keratectasia(medicine) An abnormal bulging of the cornea due to thinning and scarring.keratectaticRelating to keratectasiakeratinocyte(biology) A cell in the epidermis that produces keratin; keratinocytes comprise 90% of the epidermis' cells.keratinosomelamellar granulekeratocysticRelated to, or composed of, keratocysts.keratogenousThat produces horny tissuekeratoglobus(pathology) A disorder of the eye in which the cornea is enlarged and globular in shape.keratographymedical diagnostic imaging of the corneakeratohyalin(biology) A protein structure found in granules in the stratum granulosum of the epidermis, which may be involved in keratinization, and in Hassall corpuscles in the thymus.keratolimbal(anatomy) Relating to the limbus of the corneakeratometricRelating to keratometrykeratopathicOf or pertaining to keratopathy.keratophakicRelating to keratophakia.keratophilicAlternative form of keratinophilic.keratoplasiaThe formation of a layer of keratinkeratoplasty(surgery) grafting or transplantation of the corneakeratorhexis(medicine) Rupture of the cornea.keratoscopicRelating to keratoscopykeratotomiesplural of keratotomykeraulophoneAlternative form of keraulophon.keraunographA ceraunograph; an instrument for measuring and recording lightning.keraunopathyThe pathology of lightning; the scientific study of the effects of lightning on living things, with emphasis on its anatomic and functional effects.keraunophone(historical) A radio-based device that generates sound corresponding to distant lightning flashes.kerchieflikeResembling or characteristic of a kerchief.kerflummoxedDiscombobulated, flummoxedkernelizableAble to be kernelized.kerosenelikeResembling or characteristic of kerosene.kerotinocyteMisspelling of keratinocyte.ketaconazoleketoconazoleketalization(organic chemistry) Modification (typically of a ketone) to form a ketalketamination(organic chemistry) Reaction with, or conversion to, a ketamineketaminazole(organic chemistry) Any azole derived from ketamine, but especially 1-[4-[4-[[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methylamino]phenyl]piperazin-1-yl]ethanoneketoacidemia(biology, medicine) The presence of ketoacids in the blood, as:ketoacidosis(biology, medicine) A severe form of ketosis, most commonly seen in diabetics, in which so much ketone is produced that acidosis occurs.ketoaciduria(pathology) The presence of (excess) ketoacids in the urineketoaldehyde(organic chemistry) Any aldehyde that also contains a ketonic carbonyl groupketoarginine(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric keto derivatives of the amino acid arginine, some of which have biochemical activity.ketobemidone(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.ketobutyrate(organic chemistry) A salt or ester of ketobutyric acid.ketoconazole(pharmacology) A synthetic broad-spectrum antifungal agent C₂₆H₂₈Cl₂N₄O₄ used to treat chronic internal and cutaneous infections.ketofuranose(biochemistry) The furanose form of a ketoseketoglutaric(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to ketoglutaric acid or its derivativesketomycolate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a ketomycolic acidketonization(organic chemistry) The conversion (of an enol etc.) into a ketone.ketopantoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of ketopantoic acidketopimelate(chemistry) A salt or ester of ketopimelic acid.ketopyranose(biochemistry) The pyranose form of a ketoseketosuccinic(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to ketosuccinic acid or its derivativesketosynthase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of ketones, but especially that catalyzes the synthesis of polyketidesketothiolase(biochemistry) A thiolase that (typically) acts on acetoacetateketovalerate(organic chemistry) A salt or ester of ketovaleric acid.keyboardableEasily generated with a typewriter or computer keyboard.keyboardistsplural of keyboardistkeyboarditis(informal, rare) An affliction or other problem caused by the use of a keyboard.keyboardlessWithout use of a keyboard.keyboardlikeResembling or characteristic of a keyboard.khecarimudraThe Hatha yoga practice of curling the tip of the tongue back into the mouth until it reaches above the soft palate and into the nasal cavity, intended to seal energy within the head.khomyakovite(mineralogy) A mineral containing calcium, chlorine, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, silicon, sodium, strontium, tungsten, and zirconium.kickstartersplural of kickstarterkickstartingpresent participle and gerund of kickstartkiddcreekite(mineralogy) An isometric pale gray mineral containing copper, sulfur, tin, and tungsten.kiddiewinkie(informal) A child.killickinnicAlternative form of kinnikinnick.killikinnickAlternative form of kinnikinnick.killographic(of a video game) Featuring graphic depictions of violence, especially of an intensity or form considered excessive and socially harmful.kilobasepair(genetics) Alternative form of kilobase pair.kilobequerelMisspelling of kilobecquerel.kilocaloriesplural of kilocaloriekilorayleigh(physics) A unit of brightness equal to one thousand rayleighs.kiloroentgenA unit equal to 1,000 roentgens.kinaesthesiaAlternative spelling of kinesthesia.kinaesthesisAlternative form of kinesthesis.kinaestheticAlternative form of kinesthetic.kindegardnerMisspelling of kindergartner.kindergarchyThe state or phenomenon of children dominating, particularly in the context of children's needs, wishes, and preferences being accorded equal or greater status than those of adults.kindergardenEggcorn of kindergarten.kindergarten(Canada, US, Australia, India) An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school.kinematogramAn image whose slow movement is used to investigate aspects of visionkineplastics(medicine) The branch of surgery that deals with kineplastic amputation, in which the muscles of the stump are arranged to support voluntary control of a specially designed prosthesis.kinesiatrics(medicine) The treatment of disease by muscular movements.kinesiographA device used to record the movement of the jawskinesiologicAlternative form of kinesiological.kinesiometerAlternative form of kinesimeter.kinesipathicOf or relating to kinesipathy.kinesophobiaA pathological fear of motion or movement.kinesophobicRelating to kinesophobiakinestheticsThe ability to feel movements of the limbs and body. Referred by some people as the sixth sense.kinesthetizeTo form a mental representation of the motion of something; to form kinesthesia.kinetochoresplural of kinetochorekinetography(choreography) Labanotation.kinetoplastsplural of kinetoplastkinetoscopicRelating to the kinetoscope.kinetostatic(mathematics, physics) Relating to a pair of opposing kinematic vectorskingianosideA particular steroid glycoside.kinglessnessAbsence of a king.kininogenase(biochemistry) kinin-generating proteinasekinnakinnickAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kinnekinnickAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kinnickinickAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kinnikinneckAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kinnikinnickA mixture of bark, dried leaves, and often berries and/or tobacco, which is smoked.kinodynamicsThe science of kinodynamic problems.kinomatogramMisspelling of kinematogram.kintergardenMisspelling of kindergarten.kionoceratid(zoology) Any member of the Kionoceratidae.kirschwasserA distilled spirit made from cherries, usually of the species Cerasus avium; kirsch.kismeticallyIn a kismetic manner.kissablenessThe quality of being kissable.kisslessnessAbsence of kisses.kitchenetted(rare) Furnished with a kitchenette.kitchenettesplural of kitchenettekitchenscapeThe notional landscape or physical layout of a kitchen.kitchenwardsAlternative form of kitchenward.kiteboardingA sport in which participants ride a form of wakeboard or surfboard harnessed to a large kite which is controlled by the rider.kithlessness(rare) Absence of friends or acquaintances.kittycornersAlternative form of cater-corner.kkwaenggwariA small brass gong used in Korean folk musickleptobiosisThe practice, among some social insects, of stealing food from otherskleptocopridAny dung beetle that steals a pile of dung from a telecopridkleptocraticPertaining to a kleptocracy; characterised by rulers or leaders who are thieves.kleptographyThe study of stealing information securely and subliminally.kleptolagniaA paraphilia in which sexual arousal is engendered by theft.kleptomaniacOne who steals compulsively.kleptomnesia(neologism) The situation where a person comes up with an idea that they believe to be original, but which was in fact created by someone else and previously encountered by the person.kleptophiliaA paraphilia in which a person is sexually aroused by stealing.kleptophobiaAbnormal fear of theft.kleptoplasty(biology) A symbiotic phenomenon whereby plastids from algae are sequestered by host organisms.kleptotrichythe act by birds of stealing hair from live mammals for the purpose of nestbuildingkletterschuhA lightweight boot used in rock climbing.klinokinesisA form of kinesis in which the frequency or rate of turning is proportional to stimulus intensity.klinokineticRelating to klinokinesis.klipspringerA small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa having a dense, brown, speckled coat (Oreotragus oreotragus).klismaphilia(sexuality) The condition involving enjoyment of, and sexual arousal from, enemas.klockmanniteA copper-selenium mineral (CuSe)klonvocationA meeting of the Ku Klux Klan.klydonographA device that makes a photographic record of a voltage surge.knappabilityThe condition of being knappablekneadabilityAbility to be kneaded, or worked into a mass.kneeboardingpresent participle and gerund of kneeboardknifegrinderOne whose trade is the sharpening of knives on a grindstone.knifethrowerAlternative form of knife thrower.knightlihoodQuality of being knightly.knightlinessknightly behaviour; chivalryknismolagnia(rare) sexual arousal caused by being tickled.knittabilityThe quality or degree of being knittable.knoblessnessAbsence of knobs.knockemdowns(UK, archaic) The game of tenpins.knocknobbler(British) A person engaged by a church to eject unruly dogs and children from acts of worship.knockthrough(construction, uncommon) Synonym of breakthrough (“the penetration of a separating wall or the remaining distance to an adjacent hollow”)knotlessnessAbsence of knots.knowablenessThe state or quality of being knowable.knowledgable(American spelling, rare) Alternative form of knowledgeable.knowledgablyMisspelling of knowledgeably.knowledgeful(rare) Full of knowledge; knowledgeable.knucklebonesplural of knuckleboneknucklecurve(baseball) A type of pitch with characteristics of both a curveball and a knuckleball.knuckleheadsplural of knuckleheadkoelreuteria(botany) Any plant of the genus Koelreuteria.koenimbidine(organic chemistry) A particular organic compound found in the leaves of the curry tree (Murraya koenigii).koilocytosis(medicine) The presence of koilocytes usually in the anogenital region or the uterine cervix.koilocytoticRelating to koilocytosis.koilosternia(medicine) Synonym of pectus excavatum.koineisationAlternative spelling of koinëisation.koineizationAlternative spelling of koinëisation.kongsbergite(mineralogy) A variety of silver containing about 5% mercurykoranizationThe process of Koranizing.korzhinskite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing boron, calcium, hydrogen, and oxygen.kotschubeite(mineralogy) A chromium chlorite mineral.kourabiethesAlternative form of kourabiedes.kourotrophic(Greek mythology) Relating to the goddess Kourotrophos.kourotrophos(archaeology) Any of a class of Mycenaean terracotta figurines depicting women carrying children.kraterocracySynonym of kratocracy.krauskopfite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing barium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.krettnichite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic reddish brown mineral containing arsenic, cobalt, hydrogen, iron, lead, manganese, oxygen, strontium, and vanadium.kronenthaler(historical) The currency unit of the Austrian Netherlands (modern Belgium), valued at 254 liards.kryptonationThe infusion of a solid with krypton gaskujichaguliaself-determination (in the context of African-American culture)kukumakranka(South Africa) An odorous fruit (genus Gethyllis), often used in brandy and for scenting rooms.kunstleromanMisspelling of Künstlerroman.kupfernickel(archaic) cupronickelkurchatovite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal light gray mineral containing boron, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, and oxygen.kurchatovium(chemistry, physics) A rejected name for rutherfordium.kuznetsovite(mineralogy) An isometric-tetartoidal mineral containing arsenic, chlorine, mercury, and oxygen.kymographionSynonym of kymograph.kynureninase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses the cleavage of kynurenine into anthranilic acid.kyriocentricFocused on kyriarchy.kyriologicalOf or related to kyriology; 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