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labellableAlternative spelling of labelable.laborforceAlternative form of labor force.laboursome(now rare) Characterised or marked by labour; laborious; difficult, elaborate, involved.labyrinthelabyrinthinelacerativeLacerating, or having the power to lacerate.lachrymate(medicine or literary) To cry or weep.lachrymoseTearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.lacidipine(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.lacklustre(Commonwealth spelling) Alternative spelling of lackluster.lacosamide(pharmacology) A medication for the adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures and diabetic neuropathic pain.lacroixite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, oxygen, phosphorus, and sodium.lactagogueA substance which induces lactation; a galactagogue.lactobiose(biochemistry) lactoselactocriteAn apparatus for testing the quantity of fatty substance in a sample of milk.lactophileA person or animal that has an attraction to milk, dairy products or lactic acid.lactoscopeAn instrument for estimating the amount of cream in milk, based on its relative opacitylactotropeSynonym of lactotroph.lacustrineOf or relating to lakes.ladderlikeResembling a ladder (device used for climbing).ladderwiseIn the manner of a ladder; arranged in ascending steps like a ladder.ladybeetleAlternative form of lady beetle.laffittite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic dark red mineral containing arsenic, mercury, silver, and sulfur.lafutidine(pharmacology) A particular H₂ receptor antagonist.lagerphone(Australia, music) A generally homemade percussion instrument consisting of crown cap beer bottle tops loosely nailed to a pole (often a broom handle) and a board mounted cross-ways on the pole (the head of the broom), and played by striking the pole on the ground or with a stick, by drawing the serrated stick across the pole, or by shaking the instrument.lagoonlikeResembling or characteristic of a lagoon.lagoonsideLocated along a lagoon.lagunamide(organic chemistry) Any of a group of cyclic depsipeptides isolated from the lagoon-dwelling marine cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula.lahoramine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Fumaria parviflora.lamentableCausing sorrow, distress or regret; deplorable, pitiful or distressing.lamifudineMisspelling of lamivudine.laminarase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of laminarinlaminariseAlternative form of laminarize.laminarite(paleontology) A broad-leafed fossil alga.laminarize(physics, of a turbulent flow) To become laminarlamivudine(pharmacology) A nucleoside analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitor, 2′,3′-dideoxy-3′-thiacytidine (C₈H₁₁N₃O₃S) that is taken orally in the treatment of HIV and chronic hepatitis B.lamoxirene(biochemistry) A chemical used as a pheromone to release sperm by kelp; cis-2-cyclohepta-2',5'-dienyl-3-vinyloxirane.lampricideAny pesticide applied to kill lampreys; commonly affecting their larvae in particular.lamuvidineMisspelling of lamivudine.lanatoside(biochemistry) Any of a group of cardiac glycosides found in Digitalis lanata.lanceolateAny such artefact.landbridgeAlternative form of land bridge.langbaniteA black, trigonal, sub-metallic mineral with the chemical formula of Mn_4²⁺Mn_9³⁺Sb⁵⁺O_16(SiO_4).lanicemineAn NMDA receptor antagonist investigated as an antidepressant.lanreotide(pharmacology) A medication used in the management of acromegaly and symptoms caused by neuroendocrine tumors.lanthanate(inorganic chemistry) Any oxyanion of lanthanum; any salt containing this ionlanthanide(chemistry) Any of the 15 rare earth elements from lanthanum to lutetium in the periodic table; because their outermost orbitals are not filled, they have very similar chemistry; below them are the actinides.lanthanite(mineralogy) A radioactive mineral, a carbonate of the rare earth elements lanthanum, cerium, and neodymium.lanthopine(organic chemistry, archaic) An alkaloid found in opium.lanuginose(biology, especially botany) Covered with down or fine soft hairs (lanugo); downy or fuzzy.laparocele(medicine) A rupture or hernia in the lumbar regions.laparotome(surgery) A surgical instrument for performing laparotomy.laptoplikeResembling or characteristic of a laptop.larazotide(pharmacology) A chemical compound that inhibits the release of zonulin.larderlikeResembling or characteristic of a larder.larentiine(lepidopterology, entomology) Any moth in the geometrid subfamily Larentiinae.largescale(ichthyology) Having large scales.laronidase(biochemistry) A form of iduronidaselasagnetteA type of ribbon pasta that is rippled like the edge of a sheet of lasagnalasciviateTo give oneself to lasciviousness; to lust (over).lateraliseAlternative form of lateralize.lateralizeTo localize a function to either the left or right side of the brainlateroconeA small pointed cusp on the lateral side of the incisors of some plesiadapiformslatescence(rare) The condition of being latescent; obscuritylatherableCapable of forming lather.lathereeve(historical) The chief officer of a lathe.latibulize(rare) To retire into a den, or hole, and lie dormant in winter.latrappite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal black mineral containing calcium, iron, magnesium, niobium, oxygen, sodium, and titanium.laumontite(mineralogy) A mineral, of a white color and vitreous luster, with the chemical formula CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂·4H₂O. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime. Exposed to the air, it loses water, becomes opaque, and crumbles.launcegayeObsolete form of lancegay.launchableCapable of being launchedlaundretteSynonym of launderette (UK)laurdalite(mineralogy) A grey or pinkish nepheline syenite mineral.laurestineThe Viburnum tinus, an evergreen shrub or tree of the south of Europe, which flowers during the winter months.laurionite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, hydrogen, lead, and oxygen.laurustineAlternative form of laurestine.lavageableThat can be lavaged, or can be removed by lavaginglavalliereAlternative form of lavaliere.lawrencite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing chlorine, iron, and nickel.lawyerlikeResembling or characteristic of a lawyer.laxanthone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of xanthones present in henna (Lawsonia inermis)lazabemideA reversible and selective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase B, used as an antiparkinsonian agent.lazarhouseAlternative form of lazar house.leaderetteA short editorial, or a paragraph in an editorial.leaderlikeIndicating or characteristic of a leaderleaguewide(sports) Throughout a given leagueleanenesseObsolete spelling of leanness.leatherine(historical) A kind of imitation leather.leatherize(transitive) To make leathery.lecanorate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of lecanoric acid.lecanorineOf the fruiting parts of a lichen: shaped like a plate with a ring around them, and having that ring made of tissue similar to the main non-fruiting body part of the lichen.leconotide(pharmacology) A peptide isolated from the venom of Conus catus, under investigation as an analgesic drug.lectinlikeResembling lectinlecturetteA short lecture.ledeburite(metallurgy) a mixture of 4.3% carbon in ironlefetamine(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.legendaire(slang) legendary in act or function.legiferate(rare, chiefly Europe) To make law.legionaireAlternative spelling of legionnaire.legitimateIn accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.legitimiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of legitimize.legitimize(transitive) To make legitimate.legrandite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, oxygen, and zinc.leguminoseAlternative form of leguminous.leiobunine(zoology) Any harvestman of the subfamily Leiobuninaeleisingite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, tellurium, and zinc.leisurable(obsolete) Leisurely.leiuperineAny frog of the subfamily LeiuperinaelemniscateA closed curve having the shape of a figure eight or an infinity symbol (∞).lengthsomeOf significant length; long; lengthy.lengthwiseIn the long direction of an oblong object.lenocinate(rare, obsolete) To entice to immorality; to pander (“tempt with or cater to impropriety”).lenticelle(botany) Alternative form of lenticel.leogangite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sulfur.leonardite(mineralogy) A dark, vitreous mineraloid produced by surface oxidation of ligniteleopardineResembling or characteristic of a leopard.lepidolite(mineralogy) A pale lilac mica mineral that is a mixed basic fluoride and aluminosilicate of potassium, lithium and aluminium.lepisphere(geology) A cluster of bladed crystals about 10 microns in diameter.leproserie(dated) Alternative form of leprosery.leptaclineA particular psychostimulant.leptoclase(geology) A thin fracture, in sedimentary rocks, either normal or oblique to the bedding planeleptorhineAlternative form of leptorrhine.leptospireAny bacterium of the genus Leptospira.lergotrile(pharmacology) A dopamine agonist.lesbianiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of lesbianize.lesbianize(transitive) To make lesbian.lesbophile(rare) A person (typically not a lesbian) with a fondness for lesbians or erotic contact between women.lesbophobeOne who hates or has a negative perception of lesbians.lesionlikeResembling or characteristic of a lesion.lessenable(rare) Able to be made less.lethargiseAlternative form of lethargize.lethargizeTo make lethargic.letheonize(transitive, obsolete, rare) To subject to the influence of letheon (diethyl ether).letosteine(pharmacology) A mucolytic drug.letovicite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral with chemical formula (NH₃)₃H(SO₄)₂.letterlikeResembling or characteristic of a letter of the alphabet.letterwiseIn terms of letters of the alphabet.letterzine(dated, fandom slang) A fanzine that is all or mostly composed of letters of comment.lettsomite(mineralogy) cyanotrichite.leuciscine(ichthyology) Of or relating to the cyprinid subfamily Leuciscinaeleucomaine(biochemistry, archaic) An animal base or alkaloid, appearing in the tissue during life; hence, a vital alkaloid, as distinguished from a ptomaine or cadaveric poison.leucophaneAlternative form of leucophanite.leucophore(histology) Any chromatophore that shows white in reflected light.leucoscopeAn instrument for testing the colour perception of the eye, or for comparing different lights in terms of their constituent colour or relative whiteness.leukomaineAlternative spelling of leucomaine.leukophoreAlternative form of leucophore.leukotrineMisspelling of leukotriene.leupepdineMisspelling of leupeptin.leupeptineAlternative form of leupeptin.leuprolide(pharmacology) Alternative form of leuprorelin.levamisole(organic chemistry) A synthetic imidazothiazole derivative whose hydrochloride is used as an antibiotic.levamizoleAlternative form of levamisole.levellableAlternative form of levelable.levetimide(organic chemistry) The alkaloid (3R)-3-phenyl-3-[1-(phenylmethyl)piperidin-4-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione used as a ligandlevimasoleAlternative form of levamisole.levitativehaving the power of causing other things to rise in the air; having the power of levitationlevogyrate(physical chemistry, physics) Turning or twisting the plane of polarization towards the left, as in levulose, levotartaric acid, etc.levulinate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of levulinic acid.lexicaliseAlternative spelling of lexicalize.lexicalize(intransitive, of a term) To become part of the vocabulary of a language as a single lexical unit with a distinct meaning.lexicomaneA lover of dictionaries.lexiconiseAlternative form of lexiconize.lexiconizeTo create a lexicon for.lexpionage(informal) The process of looking for new words and/or phrases.lherzolite(mineralogy) A dark-green igneous rock consisting largely of chrysolite, with pyroxene and picotite.liberalese(derogatory) Language used by political liberals.liberaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of liberalize.liberalize(transitive) to make liberal, free.liberativeRelating to, or causing, liberation; freeing.libidinize(transitive, psychology) To imbue with sexual urges or attraction.librophileSynonym of bookworm.libytheineAny butterfly of the subfamily LibytheinaelicensableCapable of, or suitable for, being licensed.licentiateA person who holds the academic degree of license.lichenlikeResembling or characteristic of lichen.licofelone(medicine) The analgesic and antiinflammatory drug [6-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-7-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizin-5-yl]acetic acidlicuraside(organic chemistry) The chalcone apioside (E)-1-[4-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3-[(2S,3R,4R)-3,4-dihydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxyphenyl]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-onelidamidineAn antidiarrheal drug.liensinine(organic chemistry) The isoquinoline 4-[[(1R)-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-1-yl]methyl]-2-[[(1R)-1-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-6-methoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-7-yl]oxy]phenollifarizineA calcium channel blocker.lifecourseThe chronological sequence of events in a lifelifesourceAlternative form of life-source.lifestanceAlternative form of life stance.ligandable(molecular biology) Capable of binding a ligand.ligandlikeResembling or characteristic of a ligand.lightcurveAlternative spelling of light curve.lighterageThe fee paid for conveyance of goods on a lighter (flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads across short distances).lightguide(physics) A waveguide used to guide lightlighthouseA tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.lightplaneA small, lightweight aeroplane.lightsabreBritish standard spelling of lightsaber.lightscapeAn illuminated environment; a lighting arrangement that picks out some details and obscures others.lignireose(obsolete) A constituent of lignin, only slightly soluble in water.lignocaine(pharmacology) Synonym of lidocaine.lillianite(mineralogy) A grey mineral that is a mixed sulfide of lead and bismuthlimbersomeCharacterised or marked by limberness; lithelimburgiteA dark volcanic rock resembling basalt and consisting essentially of olivine and augite with a brownish glassy groundmass.limicolineShore-dwelling, usually said of certain wading birds, such as snipes and plovers.limitativeRestrictive, limited.limitropheBorder, frontier; being or existing along a border or frontier.limnocrene(of a spring) That originates in a pond or lakelimnophyte(biology) Any plant that grows in marshy conditions, or in shallow waterlimpetlikeResembling or characteristic of a limpet.linamarase(biochemistry) beta-D-glucosidase, an enzyme found in many plants including cassava and the butter bean; an enzyme which breaks down linamarin and produces cyanohydrines and thus hydrogen cyanidelinckosideA particular steroid glycoside.lincolnite(mineralogy) Heulandite.lingersomeCharacterised or marked by lingeringlingualize(linguistics) To make lingual.linguicideThe death of a language, either naturally or from political causes.linolenate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of linolenic acidlintopride(pharmacology) A 5-HT₄ antagonist.lionizableAble or fit to be lionized.liparocele(rare, obsolete, medicine) A fatty tumor or cyst.lipidativeRelating to lipidationlipidosomeAlternative form of liposome.lipochromeAny naturally-occurring, fat-soluble pigment such as carotenes or chlorophyll.lipogenase(biochemistry) Alternative form of lipoxygenase.liposomizeTo form into a liposomeliposphereA droplet of lipid, stabilized by a layer of phospholipid, used as a drug-delivery system.lipoxidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acidslipserviceAlternative form of lip service.liquidable(finance) Able to be liquidated.liquidlikeResembling or characteristic of a liquid.liquorlikeResembling liquor.liriconite(mineralogy) A blue monoclinic mineral composed of aluminium, copper, arsenate, and hydroxide.liroconite(mineralogy) A complex vitreous monoclinic mineral, hydrated copper aluminium arsenate hydroxide, with a bright blue or green colour.lisadimateA sunscreen compound.listenablePleasant or easy to listen to.litanywiseIn the manner of a litany.literacideThe "murder" of a book or other literatureliteraliseAlternative form of literalize.literalizeTo make literal or prosaicliteratiseAlternative form of literatize.literatizeTo make literate; to introduce or increase the incidence of reading and writing.literatureThe body of all written works.lithagogue(medicine, archaic) Any medicine capable of expelling calculous matter with the urine.lithobrakeTo perform lithobraking.lithoclineA region of varying amounts of groundwaterlithomarge(archaic) Synonym of kaolinite.lithophaneA style of European porcelain in which the figures are seen by transmitted lightlithophile(physical chemistry, geology) In the Goldschmidt classification, an element that forms silicates or oxides and is concentrated in the minerals of the Earth's crust.lithophoneAny musical instrument in which sound is produced by percussion of a stone.lithophyse(mineralogy) A spherulitic cavity, often with concentric chambers, observed in some volcanic rocks, such as rhyolitic lavas.lithophyte(biology) Any plant that lives grows on rocks, obtaining nourishment from rain and the atmosphere.lithoscope(historical) An instrument for measuring the refractive indices of crystal materials.lithosiineAny lichen moth of the tribe Lithosiinilithotrite(archaic) A lithotripter.litigativeRelating to litigation.litoxetine(pharmacology) An antidepressant drug.littermateAn animal born in the same litter.littersizeThe number of newborn animals in a litterliveingite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-sphenoidal lead gray mineral containing arsenic, lead, and sulfur.lizardlikeLike or resembling a lizard.loathesomeMisspelling of loathsome.lobatamide(organic chemistry) Any of a group of macrolides in the sea squirt Aplidium lobatumlobotomiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of lobotomize.lobotomite(slang, derogatory) One who is brainless, stupid, as if they had been lobotomized.lobotomize(transitive) To perform a lobotomy upon.lobscourseAlternative form of lobscouse.localizate(nonstandard, chiefly non-native speakers' English) To locate (or localize).locateableAlternative form of locatable.locativize(grammar) To convert to a locative form.locomotive(rail transport) The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.locustelleAlternative form of locustella.locustlikeResembling or characteristic of a locust.lodemanage(obsolete, nautical) Pilotage.lodenosineA failed experimental drug for the treatment of HIV.lodgehouseSynonym of lodge (“type of building”).lodiperoneAn anxiolytic drug.lodoxamide(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An antiallergic.lofemizoleA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.lofexidineAn alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonist, historically used as a short-acting antihypertensive, but more commonly used to alleviate physical symptoms of heroin and opiate withdrawal.logicalize(transitive) To understand the logic behind something; to build the logical explanation for something.logosphereThe age of writing, preceding the graphosphere or age of print.lollingiteAlternative spelling of löllingite.lomerizine(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker with antimigraine properties.lomitapideAn investigational drug for the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia.longtitudeObsolete form of longitude.lonidamineA derivative of indazole-3-carboxylic acid, known to inhibit aerobic glycolysis in cancer cells.lookupable(informal, rare) Able to be looked up.loosenableThat can be loosened.loperamide(pharmacology) A synthetic antidiarrheal agent of the opiate class (trademark Imodium) that slows intestinal peristalsis and is taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₃₃ClN₂O₂·HCl to control acute nonspecific diarrhea or chronic diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease or to reduce fecal volume discharged from ileostomies.loperimideMisspelling of loperamide.lophophine3-methoxy-4,5-methylenedioxyphenethylamine, a putative psychedelic and entactogen drug of the methylenedioxyphenethylamine class.lophophore(zoology) A feeding organ of brachiopods, bryozoans and phoronids.loratadine(pharmacology) An antihistamine drug used to treat allergies.loratidineMisspelling of loratadine.lorcainideAn antiarrhythmic drug.lorglumideA drug which inhibits gastrointestinal motility and reduces gastric secretions.losigamoneAn investigational drug for the treatment of epilepsy.lotifazoleA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.loudounite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and zirconium.loungelikeResembling or characteristic of a lounge.louseborneTransported by lice.lovehandleAlternative spelling of love handle.lovemobile(informal) A float or truck that carries sound equipment, dancers, etc. at music festivals.lovozerite(mineralogy) A mineral composed of a hydrated silicate of sodium, potassium, manganese, calcium, and zirconiumloxoribine(pharmacology) A particular guanosine analogue.lubazodoneAn antidepressant drug.lubberlikeLike a lubber; lubberly.lubeluzoleA drug which acts as an indirect NMDA antagonist.lucanthoneA particular drug used in chemotherapy.lucerativeMisspelling of lucrative.lucidenate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lucidenic acidluciferase(biochemistry) Any one of a group of enzymes that produce bioluminescence by oxidizing luciferin.luciferineAlternative form of luciferin.ludjibaite(mineralogy) A blue green mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus.ludlockite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal copper red mineral containing arsenic, iron, lead, and oxygen.lugubriate(transitive, intransitive, rare) To render, become, or be lugubrious.lukrahnite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal yellow mineral containing arsenic, calcium, copper, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and zinc.lumbersomeMarked or characterised by lumbering or awkwardness; cumbrous.lumbricineof or pertaining to earthworms.lumichrome(organic chemistry) The fluorescent dye 7,8-dimethyl-1H-benzo[g]pteridine-2,4-dioneluminolide(organic chemistry) A macrolide present in some spongeslumpiverse(cosmology) The universe considered to be lumpy (not the same everywhere)lunamarine(organic chemistry) Synonym of punarnavine.lunarcreteA hypothetical concrete-like material, made from lunar matter, that could be used to build a colony on the Moon.lunarscapeA view of an area of the Moon.lupetidinedimethylpiperidinelupinelikeResembling or characteristic of the lupine plant.lupitidine(pharmacology) An H₂ receptor antagonist used as an antiulcer agent.lurasidoneA piperazine drug with potential applications in treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.luridosideA particular steroid glycoside.lusiferaseMisspelling of luciferase.lusitanize(transitive) To make Portuguese or more Portuguese-like.lusterwareA type of pottery having an iridescent metallic glazelustrativeInvolving or relating to lustration.lustrewareAlternative spelling of lusterware.lutenurine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid (or complex of alkaloids) found in yellow waterlily Nuphar lutealutinoside(organic chemistry) Any glycoside of luteolinluxurianceThe property of being luxuriant.lychnobite(rare) A person who works or labors at night and sleeps during the day.lycopodite(paleontology, obsolete) A fossil club moss.lygosomine(zoology) Any skink belonging to the subfamily Lygosominae.lymphoceleA collection of lymphatic fluid within the body, not bordered by epithelial lining; often a complication after pelvic surgery.lymphocyte(cytology, immunology) Any of several types of white blood cell with a spherical nucleus occurring in the lymphatic system, including B cells, T cells and natural killer cells.lymphokine(biochemistry) Any of a group of cytokines produced by lymphocyteslymphonodeAlternative form of lymph node.lymphosome(anatomy) A collection of lymph nodeslyophilateAny material obtained by lyophilizinglyophiliseAlternative spelling of lyophilize.lyophilizeSynonym of freeze-dry.lysicamine(organic chemistry) An oxoaporphine alkaloid present in Lysichiton camtschatcense var. japonicum.lysinylate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lysinelysochromeAny of a group of dyes used to stain lipidslysogeniseAlternative form of lysogenize.lysogenize(transitive) To cause lysogenization of.lythramine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Lythrum species.lythranine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Lythrum species.