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laageringpresent participle and gerund of laagerlaaveniteAlternative form of låvenite.labdacismAlternative form of lambdacism.labelableAble to be labeled.labelizedHaving a label.labellate(botany) Having a labellumlabellersplural of labellerlabellessWithout a label.labellingpresent participle and gerund of label.labelloidof or pertaining to the labellum, the lower central petal of the orchid.labellumsplural of labellumlabelmateA musician or musical act signed to the same record label.labeonineAny fish of the subfamily Labeoninaelaberinth(obsolete) labyrinthlaberynthObsolete spelling of labyrinth.labetalol(pharmacology) A drug that acts as an alpha- and beta-blocker, used in the treatment of hypertension.labialiseAlternative form of labialize.labialism(medicine) A form of stammering characterized by confusion in the use of the labial consonants.labialityThe quality of being labial, that is, lip- or labia-like.labialize(transitive) To round, make (a sound, notably a consonant) labial.labidurid(zoology) Any earwig in the family Labiduridae.labimeter(medicine, historical) A labidometer.laboredlyIn a laboured manner; difficultly.laboriousRequiring much physical effort; toilsome.laboritesplural of laboritelaborlessNot laborious; not requiring labor; easy.laborloreFolk elements of the lives of workers.laborsomeAmerican standard spelling of laboursome.labourageWorkplace; the place where one labors.labourersplural of labourerlabouressAlternative form of laboress.labouring(British, Canada) present participle and gerund of labourlabourismSupport for the labour movement, the development of a collective organization of working people to campaign for better working conditions and treatment.labouristAlternative form of laborist.labourite(historical) A person involved in the labour movement.labourousObsolete form of laborious.labriform(biology) Lip-shaped.labrocyte(cytology) A mast cell.labrosoneA brass instrument, i.e. one played by causing vibrations with the lips.labryinthMisspelling of labyrinth.laburnine(organic chemistry) A poisonous alkaloid found in the unripe seeds of the laburnum.laburnumsplural of laburnumlabyrinth(Greek mythology) A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur.lacceroicOf or pertaining to lacceroic acid or its derivativeslaccoliteAlternative form of laccolith.laccolith(geology) A mass of igneous or volcanic rock found within strata which forces the overlaying strata upwards and forms domes.lacemakerA person who makes lace.lacerableSusceptible to laceration; capable of being, or liable to be, torn.laceratedHaving lacerations, literally or figuratively.laceraterA person or thing that lacerates.laceratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of laceratelacertianPertaining to or resembling a lizard; lizard-like.lacertineLizard-like; lacertian.lacertoidAny lizard of the suborder Lacertoidealacewingsplural of lacewinglacewomanA woman who makes lace.laceworksA factory that produces lace.lachesism(neologism, rare) The yearning for the clarity or reprioritisation afforded by surviving a disaster.lachrymal(formal, literary) Connected with weeping or tears.laciniateBordered with a fringe.lackbrain(derogatory) A person who lacks brains; an idiot.lackeydomThe realm or sphere of lackeys.lackeyingpresent participle and gerund of lackeylackeyismFawning servility.lacklatin(obsolete) Alternative form of lack-latin.lacklooks(obsolete) Alternative form of lack-looks.lackstock(obsolete, stock market) A person who has no money in stocks and shares.laconicalArchaic form of laconic.laconiclyIn a laconic manner.laconicumA hot dry sweating room, next to the caldarium in the Roman baths.laconismsplural of laconismlacqueredsimple past and past participle of lacquerlacquererOne who lacquers.lacriformShaped like a teardrop.lacrimoso(music) Sadly, unhappily, grievingly.lacrosserA lacrosse player.lacrymaryAlternative form of lachrymary.lacrymoseAlternative form of lachrymose.lactamase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the opening of a lactam ring, especially one that deactivates a lactam-containing antibioticlactamideAn amide derived from lactic acid, and obtained as a white crystalline substance having a neutral reaction. It has structural isomerism with alanine.lactaptin(biochemistry) A casein fragment that has some anticancer activitylactarane(organic chemistry) A particular tricyclic sesquiterpenoid that is the basis of many natural products.lactareneA preparation of casein from milk, used in printing calico.lactarianA lactovegetarian.lactariid(zoology) Any fish in the family Lactariidae.lactarineAlternative form of lactarene.lactariumA service that collects, processes and distributes donated breast milk for infants.lactatingpresent participle and gerund of lactatelactationThe secretion of milk from the mammary gland of a female mammal.lacteally(rare, archaic) milkily; in the manner of milk, or relating to milklactifuge(medicine) A medicine to check the secretion of milk, or to dispel a supposed accumulation of milk in any part of the bodylactimide(organic chemistry) A white crystalline substance obtained as an anhydride of alanine, and regarded as an imido derivative of lactic acid.lactisole(biochemistry) The sodium salt of 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy)propionic acid. It is an antisweet compound.lactitiolMisspelling of lactitol.lactivismThe advocacy of breastfeeding, and especially of the right to nurse children in public.lactivistA supporter of breastfeeding, and especially of the right to nurse children in public; one who engages in lactivism.lactivoreAn animal with a diet consisting mainly of milk or other dairy products.lactocele(medicine) Galactocele.lactocyteA milk-producing cell in the mammary epithelium.lactoderm(uncommon) Milk skin.lactolate(biochemistry) To react lactose with a peptide or proteinlactonase(biochemistry) A metalloenzyme, produced by certain bacteria, that targets and inactivates acylated homoserine lactones (AHLs)lactonazi(slang, derogatory) An overzealous lactivist.lactonize(organic chemistry) To convert (a hydroxy acid) into a lactonelactoside(biochemistry) Any glycoside of lactoselactosomeA micelle, containing lipid and protein, found in milklactucone(organic chemistry) A white, crystalline, tasteless substance found in the milky sap of species of Lactuca, and constituting an essential ingredient of lactucarium.lactulose(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A synthetic disaccharide C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ consisting of galactose and fructose units, used as a laxative for chronic constipation and as an acidifier to reduce blood ammonia levels causing neurological symptoms in advanced liver disease. It is used in solution for oral or rectal administration.lactylate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a lactylic acid.lacunaria(architecture) sunken panels; cofferslacustralRelating to lakes; lacustrine.lacydonidAny polychaete of the family Lacydoniidae.ladderane(organic chemistry) Any of a class of polycyclic hydrocarbons, consisting of repeating cyclobutane moieties, that resemble laddersladderingpresent participle and gerund of ladderladderize(mathematics) to sort the nodes of a tree graph on one level by the count of their subnodes (on all levels under the node)laddermanA casino employee who supervises the baccarat table from a tall chair, watching for cheating etc.ladderwayThe shaft or passage enclosing a ladder or connected by ladders.laddishlyIn a laddish manner.ladennessThe quality of being laden.ladifyingpresent participle and gerund of ladifyladlefulsplural of ladlefulladronismRobbery; banditry; theft.ladybirdsplural of ladybirdladyboner(slang, humorous) An erect clitoris; (by extension) a state of arousal or sexual desire in a woman.ladyclock(Scotland, dated) A ladybird.ladyfernsplural of ladyfernladyfolksSynonym of ladyfolk.ladylovesplural of ladyloveladylumpsAlternative form of lady lumps.ladyparts(informal, euphemistic) The breasts and/or genitalia of a woman.ladystick(transgender slang) The penis of a trans woman.ladystuff(informal) Products designed for and/or marketed toward women.laevigate(hypercorrect) Nonstandard spelling of levigate.laevogyreAlternative form of levogyre.laevulose(biochemistry) Alternative spelling of levulose (fructose)lafayetteThe dollarfish.lagerlikeResembling or characteristic of lager beer.laggardlyIn the manner of a laggard; sluggishly; slowly.lagginessThe quality of being laggy.lagginglySo as to lag or fall behind.laggynessAlternative spelling of lagginess.lagniappe(chiefly Louisiana, Mississippi, Trinidad and Tobago) An extra or unexpected gift or benefit, such as that given to customers when they purchase something.lagobolon(Ancient Greece) A hunter's stick for striking hares.lagometer(gaming) A display of the amount of latency (lag) experienced in an online game.lagomorphA member of the mammalian taxonomic order Lagomorpha, a hare, a rabbit, or a pika.lagoviralRelated to, or caused by lagoviruseslagovirusAny virus of the genus LagoviruslagrimosoAlternative form of lacrimoso.lahmajoonAlternative spelling of lahmajoun.lahmajounAlternative form of lahmacun.laicalismpolitical or secular power invested in members of the laity.laicalityThe state or quality of being laic; the condition of a layman or non-religious personlaicisingpresent participle and gerund of laiciselaicizingpresent participle and gerund of laicizelaihunite(mineralogy) An iron neosilicate of the olivine grouplairdship(Scotland) The state or condition of being a laird.lairiness(British) The property of being lairy (“grumpy or touchy”).lakefrontAdjacent to a lake. Usually used to describe real estate.lakehouseA house whose grounds border a lake.lakelandsplural of lakelandlakescapeA landscape dominated by a lake or lakes.lakeshore(sometimes attributive) The shore of a lake.lakesidesplural of lakesidelakewardsAlternative form of lakeward.lakewaterThe water in a lake.lallationThe incorrect pronunciation of the letter "r" so that it sounds like an "l" (or "w").lalopathy(pathology, rare) Any speech disorder.lamaisticOf or pertaining to lamaismlamaseraiDated form of lamasery.lamaserieDated form of lamasery.lamasteryAlternative form of lamasery.lambastedsimple past and past participle of lambastlambasterOne who lambastes.lambastesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lambastelambative(archaic) Taken by licking with the tongue.lambentlyIn a lambent manner, brightly.lambience(rare) lambencylambinessThe quality of being lamby.lambitiveAlternative form of lambative.lamboidalMisspelling of lambdoidal.lambrekinAlternative form of lambrequin.lambsfootSynonym of birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus).lambswool(uncountable) The wool of a lamb.lamburger(rare) A burger made with lamb instead of beef.lamdoidalArchaic form of lambdoid.lamebrainlamebrained, foolishlameducksplural of lameduck.lamellaryAlternative form of lamellar.lamellateComposed of, or furnished with, thin plates or scales.lamelloidResembling a lamella.lamelloseComposed of, or having, lamellaelamellula(mycology) A short mushroom gill which does not extend all the way from the edge of the cap to the stem.lamenesseObsolete form of lameness.lamentersplural of lamenterlamentful(rare) Replete with lamentation; mournful.lamentingpresent participle and gerund of lamentlamentiveBeing or relating to a lamentation.lamentoryBeing or relating to a lamentation.lamentoso(music) In a mournful, grieving manner.lamesauce(Canada, US, slang, derogatory) Something that is undesirable or detrimental.lamifiban(pharmacology) An antiplatelet drug.laminableCapable of being split into laminae (thin plates).laminaranAny brown alga of the genus Laminaria.laminariaAny of the genus Laminaria of brown algae.laminarin(biochemistry) A glucan produced by some brown algaelaminarlyIn a laminar fashion.laminaset(geology) A set of similar laminae within a bed.laminatedMade by lamination.laminatesplural of laminatelaminatorA person who laminates.lamington(chiefly Australia and New Zealand) A small square Australian/New Zealand cake made with sponge cake covered on all sides (including top and bottom) with chocolate and desiccated coconut.laminiticRelating to laminitislaminitis(veterinary medicine) A disease of the digital laminae of the hooflammerite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic dark green mineral containing arsenic, copper, oxygen, and phosphorus.lamniformRelating to sharks of the order Lamniformeslampadary(historical) A person responsible for lighting lamps in the Greek Orthodox Church.lampadite(mineralogy) A cupreous variety of wad.lampblackAn amorphous form of carbon made from incompletely burned organic matter; used to make pigments and inks.lampboardA board housing a number of lamps that may be lit by an electrical circuit.lampbrush(genetics) Used attributively to refer to lampbrush chromosomeslampglassThe lens of a lamplamphouseThe housing of a lamplampistry(rare, obsolete) Lampmaking.lamplightThe light emitted by a lamp.lampmakerA manufacturer of lamps.lampoonedsimple past and past participle of lampoonlampoonerSomeone who lampoons; someone who pokes fun.lampoonryAlternative form of lampoonery.lamppostsplural of lamppostlampridid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Lamprididae, the opahs.lamproite(geology) Any of several volcanic rocks having a high potassium contentlampropid(zoology) Any crustacean in the family Lampropidae.lampshadeA cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.lampshellAlternative form of lamp shell.lampstandA menorah or other holder or stand for a lamp.lampyrine(zoology) An insect of the genus Lampyris or family Lampyridae; firefly.lamsiekte(South Africa) Alternative spelling of lamziekte.lamtidine(pharmacology) A particular histamine 2 receptor antagonist.lamziekte(South Africa) A form of botulism primarily affecting cattle.lanadoxinA particular steroid glycoside.lanameterAn instrument for measuring the fineness of wool (or other yarn).lanarkite(mineralogy) A mineral form of lead sulfate with the chemical formula Pb₂(SO₄)O, an oxidation product of galena, whose acicular monoclinic prismatic crystals are white or light green.lanceable(rare) Able to be lanced.lancebillA hummingbird of the genus Doryfera, native to South America.lancefishA slender marine fish of the genus Ammodytes, especially Ammodytes tobianus, found in British waters.lanceheadAny of many South American venomous pitvipers of the genus Bothrops.lancejackAlternative form of lance-jack.lancelessWithout a lance.lanceletsplural of lanceletlancelikeResembling a lance.lanceolar(archaic, botany) lanceolatelanceolinA particular steroid glycoside.lancewoodA tough, elastic and heavy wood obtained from the West Indies and Guiana, formerly much used for carriage shafts (Oxandra lanceolata).lanceworkwords and/or pictures made from fireworkslanciformHaving the form of a lancelancinate(transitive) To pierce or stab (as with a lance); to lance.landammanAlternative spelling of Landammann.landauite(mineralogy) A trigonal-rhombohedral black mineral containing iron, lead, manganese, oxygen, potassium, sodium, titanium, and zinc.landauletA small landau.landbanksplural of landbanklandbasedBased or situated on land.landblinkAn atmospheric brightness seen from sea over distant snow-covered land in arctic regions.landboundRestricted to the land; unable to enter the sea, sky, etc.landcover(geology, ecology) Any natural or man-made material that covers the land surface of the Earth.landdrost(now historical) A type of magistrate in South Africa, abolished under the British in 1827.landesite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal brown mineral containing hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.landfallsplural of landfalllandfillsplural of landfilllandflood(archaic) flood; inundationlandforceAlternative form of land force.landformsplural of landformlandgable(historical) The rent paid for a burgage.landgafol(historical) A form of ground rent paid in medieval times.landgirlsplural of landgirllandgraveCounty nobleman in the British, privately held North American colony Carolina, ranking just below the proprietary (chartered equivalent of a royal vassal).landguard(UK, historical) A division of customs stationed along the coast in an attempt to prevent smuggling.landiololA drug that acts as a highly cardioselective, ultra short-acting beta blocker, used as an antiarrhythmic agent.landlinesplural of landlinelandloperAlternative spelling of landlouper.landlordsplural of landlordlandmarksplural of landmarklandminesplural of landminelandocratA ruler in a landocracy; a person who has power because of their ownership of land.landownerA person who owns land.landphoon(meteorology, informal) A tropical depression over land whose satellite signature resembles that of a typhoon.landplaneAn aircraft that is designed to take off from, and land on, land (rather than water or snow).landpowerSynonym of boots on the ground (“the military policy”).landracesplural of landracelandrailsplural of landraillandreeve(historical) A subofficer overseeing an area of land, a kind of bailiff or steward.landscapeA portion of land or territory as defined by its landform, its geographical (and architectural) features.landscrip(historical) A certificate entitling the holder to land ownership in Texas.landshardAlternative form of lynchet.landshark(derogatory) A landgrabber.landsider(chiefly science fiction or fantasy) Someone who lives on land (as opposed to the sea or space).landsleitPeople from the same town, in American Jewish communities.landslideA natural disaster that involves the breakup and downhill flow of rock, mud, water and anything caught in the path.landslipsplural of landsliplandsnailAlternative form of land snail.landspoutA kind of tornado not associated with the mesocyclone of a thunderstorm.landwardsAlternative form of landward.landwhale(slang, derogatory) An obese person.landyachtAlternative spelling of land yacht.langaniteA piezoelectric crystal variant of langasite, where niobium substitutes for silicon, with formula La₃Ga_(5.5)Nb_(0.5)O₁₄.langasite(mineralogy) A mineral form of lanthanum gallium silicate; it may be grown artificiallylangatateAn artificial variant of langasite, where tantalum substitutes for silicon, a lanthanum gallium tantalate.langisite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal pinkish buff mineral containing arsenic, cobalt, and nickel.langousteThe spiny lobsterlangridgeAlternative form of langrage.langspiel(music) A traditional Icelandic or Shetlandian drone zither.languagedHaving a specified type or number of languages.languager(obsolete) A linguist.languagesplural of languagelanguagey(informal, rare) Consisting or making effective use of written language.languente(archaic, music) In a languishing manner; pathetically.languetteSynonym of lingula.languidlyIn a languid manner, without force or effort, in a manner requiring little energy or exertion.langwidgeEye dialect spelling of language.laniation(obsolete) The act of tearing to pieces.laniisomaA bird in the Tityridae family of the genus Laniisoma.lankinessThe state or condition of being lanky.lanneretsplural of lanneretlannonite(mineralogy) A tetragonal white mineral containing aluminum, calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and sulfur.lanostane(organic chemistry) The steroid hydrocarbon 4,4,14-trimethyl-5α-cholestanelantaniumObsolete form of lanthanum.lantanoidMisspelling of lanthanoid.lanterloo(countable) A meaningless chant or refrain.lanthanum(countable) An atom of this element.lanthornsplural of lanthornlapachone(organic chemistry) Any of a small group of quinones, isolated from the bark of the lapacho tree, that have chemopreventive propertieslapatinibA particular oral drug used to treat cancer.lapboardsplural of lapboardlapellessWithout lapels.laphamite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic dark red mineral containing arsenic, selenium, and sulfur.lapidable(obsolete) Nubile, mature for sexual intercourse (of a woman).lapidatedsimple past and past participle of lapidatelapidatorOne who lapidates.lapideous(obsolete) Of the nature of stone; stony.lapidific(archaic) Forming or converting into stone; petrifying.laplacianAlternative letter-case form of Laplacian.lappetingpresent participle and gerund of lappetlapsarianOf or pertaining to the fall of man from innocence.lapsationA lapse (act or result of lapsing)lapserateAlternative form of lapse rate.lapserdakA traditional Jewish black kaftan.lapsinglyWhile lapsing; so as to lapse.lapstonesplural of lapstonelapstrake(uncountable) A style of boatbuilding using overlapping planks.lapstreakAlternative form of lapstrake.laptoppedHaving and using a laptoplaquearia(historical) The panels of a coffered ceiling in Ancient Rome; a coffered ceiling.larceniesplural of larcenylarcenistOne who commits larceny, a thief.larcenousGiven to larceny, tending to thievery.larchlikeResembling or characteristic of a larch.larchwoodWood of a larch tree (Larix)lardacein(biochemistry) A protein found in tissues affected with amyloid degeneration. It is insoluble in nearly all reagents, is not acted upon by gastric juice, and is not readily subject to putrefaction.lardalite(mineralogy) A nepheline monzonite mineral.lardbrain(colloquial, derogatory) An unintelligent person.larderfulEnough to fill a larder.lardinessThe quality of being lardy.largeleafApplied to various kinds of plant characterized by large leaves.largenessThe property of being physically large.largenoseApplied to various kinds of fish characterized by a large nose.largesomeCharacterised or marked by largeness; characteristically largelargessesplural of largesselarghetto(music) Slower than adagio but not as slow as largo; nearly andantino.largition(obsolete) The bestowment of a largess or gift.lariatingpresent participle and gerund of lariatlarisaite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-sphenoidal yellow mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, selenium, sodium, and uranium.larixinic(chemistry, archaic) Derived from the larch (genus Larix).larkinglyWhile sporting or frolicking; playfully.larkishly(uncommon) In a larkish manner.larkspursplural of larkspurlarmoyant(rare) Teary, tearful.larotaxelA particular drug used in chemotherapy.larrakitjAn upright hollow log coffin used by Australian Aboriginals.larrikinsplural of larrikinlarrupingpresent participle and gerund of larruplarsenite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal white mineral containing lead, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.larvaceanAny of various solitary, free-swimming tunicates of the class Larvacea.larvacideAlternative spelling of larvicide.larvarium(zoology) A place for raising larvae.larvicideAny pesticide that attacks the larval stage of an insectlarviform(zoology) Having the shape or structure of a larvalarvikiteA variety of monzonite with small crystals of feldspar.larvivore(biology) Anything that eats larvaelaryngeal(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the larynx.laryngeanArchaic form of laryngeal.lasalocid(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A particular antibacterial agent and coccidiostat.lascivitylasciviousnesslaserableCapable of being lasered.laserbeamAlternative spelling of laser beam.laserdiscA home videodisc in the Laserdisc format.laserlessWithout a laser.laserlikeResembling a laser.laserwireA thin laser beam, that functions as a wire, used to measure the extent of a particle beamlaserwortAn umbelliferous plant (Laserpitium latifolium) from which the resin laser was obtained.lashinglyWith savage criticism.lasinavir(pharmacology) A protease inhibitor.lasiurineAny bat of the tribe LasiurinilassitudeLethargy or lack of energy; fatigue, languor, listlessnesslassolikeResembling or characteristic of a lasso.lastinglyIn a lasting manner, in a way that persists.latamoxef(medicine) A particular oxacephem antibioticlatchableCapable of being fastened with a latch.latchboltA spring-loaded part of a lock that extends from the front of the lock and into a hole in the door frame, or strike, in order to hold the door closed.latchlessWithout a latch.latecomerOne who has arrived comparatively recently.latenciesplural of latencylatenightAlternative form of late-night.lateraledsimple past and past participle of laterallaterallyDone in a lateral manner.laterbornThat was born later than anotherlateritesplural of lateritelateriticOf or pertaining to laterite.laterward(obsolete, rare) later onlatescent(rare) latent, hidden, obscurelatexwearFetishwear made of latex.lathelessWithout a lathe.lathelikeResembling or characteristic of a lathe.latheringpresent participle and gerund of latherlathesmanAlternative form of latheman.latheworkWork produced on a lathe.lathyrane(organic chemistry) Any of a class of diterpenes mostly found in Euphorbiaceae.lathyrismA neurological disease of humans and domestic animals, caused by eating certain legumes of the genus Lathyrus and characterised by paralysis and emaciation.latibulum(obsolete) A concealed hiding place, especially of an animal; a burrow, hole, or lair.laticifer(botany) a type of elongated secretory cell found in the leaves and/or stems of plants that produce latex and rubber as secondary metabolites.laticlave(historical) A badge of two wide purple stripes, worn by senators and certain other high-ranking people in ancient Rome.latimerid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Latimeridae, the coelacanths.latinidadThe constellation of attributes common to many Latin American cultures and peoples.latinizedsimple past and past participle of latinizelatinizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of latinizelatitancyThe act or state of lying hidden, or lurking.latitudesplural of latitudelatiumite(mineralogy) A rare phyllosilicate mineral.latosolicRelating to latosols.latratingpresent participle and gerund of latratelatration(now rare) Barking, an instance of barking.latreutic(religion) Relating to latria.latridiid(zoology) Any beetle in the family Latridiidae.latrociny(obsolete) Theft or robbery.latronage(obsolete) robberylattelessWithout a latte.latterdayAlternative spelling of latter-day.latticingThe act or process of making a lattice of, or of fitting a lattice to.latticinoA glassblown article made from coloured glass canes.latticizeTo voxelate or pixelate; To represent a space region with voxels, or a surface with pixels.laudanine(chemistry) A white organic base, resembling morphine, and obtained from certain varieties of opium.laudationThe act of lauding; high praise or commendation.laudatoryOf or pertaining to praise, or the expression of praise.laudinglySo as to laud or praise.laughable(now rare) Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.laughablyIn a manner that can be laughed at, humorous, in a laughable manner.laughfest(informal) Synonym of laughathon.laughlessDevoid of laughs.laughlikePertaining to or reminiscent of a laugh.laughlineAlternative form of laugh line.laughsome(rare) Marked by or arousing laughter; also, addicted to laughter; merrylaughster(rare) Someone who laughs, or is laughing.laughtersplural of laughterlaumoniteAlternative spelling of laumontite.launayite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic lead gray mineral containing antimony, lead, and sulfur.launchersplural of launcherlaunchfulEnough to fill a launch (type of boat).launchingpresent participle and gerund of launchlaunchpadAlternative form of launch pad.launchwayThe timbers etc. down which a vessel is launched into the water.launderedsimple past and past participle of launderlaundererOne who engages in the business of laundering.laundressSynonym of washerwoman.laundriesplural of laundrylauneddasA traditional Sardinian polyphonic woodwind instrument made of three pipes, each of which has an idioglot single reed.launegildIn Lombard law, symbolic compensation paid in response to a donationlaunobine(organic chemistry) An aporphine found in Laurus nobilis.lauralean(botany) Of or relating to the Laurales, an order of flowering plants.lauramide(organic chemistry) The amide of lauric acid CH₃(CH₂)₁₀CONH₂laureatedsimple past and past participle of laureatelaureatesplural of laureatelaureling(US) present participle and gerund of laurellaurelite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-trigonal dipyramidal colorless mineral containing chlorine, fluorine, and lead.laurelled(UK) simple past and past participle of laurellaurencia(botany, taxonomy) Any red algae of the genus Laurencia.lausenite(mineralogy) A monoclinic white mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and sulfur.lautarite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, iodine, and oxygen.lautering(brewing) The step or process in brewing beer which separates the mash into clear liquid wort and grain.lauxaniid(zoology) Any member of the family Lauxaniidae of flies.lavacicleA geological formation consisting of a quantity of lava that dripped from the roof of a cave as it cooled and hardened, leaving a rounded protrusion.lavafieldAlternative form of lava field.lavaliere(clothing) A pussy bow.lavamisolMisspelling of levamisole.lavascapeA landscape created by a lava flow or flows.lavendersplural of lavenderlavenderyResembling lavender.lavishingpresent participle and gerund of lavishlavoisium(mineralogy, chemistry) (obsolete) A supposed silvery-white, malleable, metallic chemical element, said to have been discovered in pyrites and some other minerals.lawclerksplural of lawclerklawcourtsplural of lawcourtlawgiversplural of lawgiverlawgivingEnacting laws; legislative.lawlesslyIn a lawless manner.lawmakersplural of lawmakerlawmakingThe process of passing or enacting laws; legislation.lawmonger(derogatory) A trader in law; one who practices law as if it were a trade.lawnchairAlternative spelling of lawn chair.lawngrassAny grass suitable for planting a lawn.lawnmowerA device used for cutting grass to a chosen height, typically of landscaped lawns of residences or institutions.lawnscapeA landscape composed of lawns.lawsoniteA metamorphic silicate mineral related to the epidotes; it is a sorosilicate, based on the dimeric anion Si₂O₇⁶⁻lawyerdomThe realm or sphere of lawyers.lawyerese(informal) The jargon used by lawyers.lawyeress(obsolete or rare) A female lawyer.lawyeringThe practicing of law as a profession; being a lawyer.lawyerish(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a lawyer.lawyerismThe attitudes or practices of lawyers.laxativesplural of laxativelayaboutsplural of layaboutlayerableAble to be layered; suitable for layering.layercakeAlternative form of layer cake.layeringsplural of layeringlayerwiseOne layer at a time.laymanize(transitive) To make a topic or subject accessible to a layman; to simplify to the point where people without an advanced knowledge of the subject will be able to understand it.layouting(nonstandard) The process of giving a layout to something.laypeopleplural of laypersonlaypersonA person who is not a cleric.layshaftsplural of layshaftlazaretteObsolete spelling of lazaret.lazarettoA place reserved for people with infectious diseases (especially leprosy or plague) to live on a long-term basis.lazarlike(obsolete) Synonym of leprous: afflicted with Hansen's disease or visibly covered in similar sores and lesions.lazarwortObsolete form of laserwort.lazuliticOf or relating to lazulite.lazybones(slang) A person who is lazy.lazyjacks(nautical) Alternative form of lazy jacks.lazzarone(historical, chiefly in the plural) One of the poorer classes of Neapolitans; a chance-worker or beggar.lazzaroniplural of lazzaroneleachableCapable of leaching or of being leachedleachatesplural of leachateleaderene(UK) A female leader (especially an autocratic one)leaderess(dated) A female leader.leaderfag(Internet slang, derogatory) A person, especially a member of the hacktivist group Anonymous, who acts bossy or unilaterally declares themselves to be in control of something.leaderful(business) Typical of, or befitting, a leader; capable of leading a project or a team.leaderineAlternative form of leaderene.leaderishLike a leader; leaderlike.leaderman(aviation) a foreign (usually Russian) navigator who helps guide an aircraft during its descentleadfieldAn area where lead ore is minedleadinessThe quality of being leady.leadinglyIn a way that leads; as a leading question.leadlightA decorative window made of small sections of glass supported in lead divider bars, or cames.leadlinesplural of leadlineleadplanta tall deciduous shrub of species Amorpha canescens, in the pea family, native to North America, with very small purple flowers grouped in racemes.leadscrewA screw designed to translate turning motion into linear motion.leadsheetAlternative form of lead sheet.leadworksplural of leadworkleadwortsplural of leadwortleafburst(botany) The eruption of a new leaf through the underlying tissueleafeaterAny organism that consumes leaves.leafinessThe state or condition of being leafy.leafletedsimple past and past participle of leafletleafleterA person who distributes leaflets.leafminerAlternative spelling of leaf miner.leafmouldAlternative form of leaf mold.leafspace(mathematics) A topological space that is the quotient of a laminated or foliated manifold by identification of each leaf, and each closed complementary region, to a point.leafstalkThe stalk that supports a leaf and connects it to the plant.leafstormAlternative spelling of leaf-storm.leaguerer(archaic) A besieger.leakinessThe property of being leaky.leakproofResistant to leaks; hermetic, sound; as of a dry cell battery.leaninglyWith a leaning motion or posture.leaperousObsolete form of leprous.leapinglyWith a leaping motion; in bounds.leaporousObsolete form of leprous.leapyearsplural of leapyearlearnableThat can be learned.learnedlyIn an educated and knowledgeable manner.learnfare(US) A welfare system in which a person must attend college etc. in order to receive payment.learnings(proscribed) plural of learninglearnling(rare, nonstandard) One who learns; pupil; student; apprenticeleaseableAble to be or worthy of realistically being leased especially in regards to yielding profit; aesthetically pleasing or desirable.leaseback(finance) A property transaction where a party sells something, then leases it from the purchaser. The seller is released from tax, depreciation, and maintenance costs, and the buyer is guaranteed an income from the property.leasehandAn entry-level worker on an oil rig, responsible for general labour and maintenance.leasehold(property law) Of an estate in land, held for a term of years absolute by a lessee or tenant.leaselessWithout a lease.leashlessWithout a leash.leashlikeResembling or characteristic of a leash.leastness(chiefly mathematics) The quality of being least.leastways(UK, colloquial or dialectal) at leastleastwise(US, informal) At least.leasurelyObsolete spelling of leisurely.leatheredsimple past and past participle of leatherleathererA manufacturer of leather.leavelessWithout leaves; leaflessleaveningpresent participle and gerund of leavenleavenousContaining leaven; leavened.leavetimeTime permitted to be absent from work.leavinessObsolete form of leafiness.lebkuchenA traditional German Christmas biscuit form of gingerbread.lecanemab(pharmacology) A drug for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.lecanorin(archaic, organic chemistry) lecanoric acidleccinoid(mycology) referring to a group of fungi that includes Leccinellum, Leccinum, Spongiforma, and Retiboletus griseus.lecheriesplural of lecherylecherousGiven to excessive sexual activity and debauchery.lechoneraA Latin American restaurant selling roasted pork.lecideineSimilar to members of the lichen genus Lecidea.lecideoidRelating to lichens of the genus Lecidellalecidiene(lichenology) Lacking a margin around the thallus, or having a margin made of the excipulum itself (of the apothecium)lecirelinA synthetic nonapeptide that is used as a veterinary druglecithineArchaic form of lecithin.lecithinsplural of lecithinlecontite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal colorless mineral containing hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, potassium, sodium, and sulfur.lecozotanAn investigational drug for improvement of cognitive functions of Alzheimer's disease patients.lectional(ecclesiastical) Of or relating to a lection.lectology(linguistics, rare) The study of lects.lectorialOf or pertaining to a lecture; didactic.lectotype(taxonomy) A biological specimen or illustration later selected to serve as definitive type example of a species or subspecies when the original author of the name did not designate a holotype.lecturersplural of lecturerlecturessA female lecturer.lecturingpresent participle and gerund of lecturelecturiseAlternative form of lecturize.lecturize(intransitive) To lecture or preach; to hold forth.lecturous(of a speech or a text) That has the qualities of a lecture.lecudinidAny parasitic alveolate of the family LecudinidaelecythionAlternative form of lekythion.ledazerolA vasodilator.ledgelessWithout a ledge.ledgement(architecture) Alternative form of ledgment.ledgeringpresent participle and gerund of ledgerledmorite(mineralogy) A coarse-grained nepheline syenite characteristic of the Ledmore river in Scotlandleeboardsplural of leeboardleechbook(historical) A medical text of the Anglo-Saxon era; a compilation of medicinal cures and remedies used by leeches.leechlikeResembling or characteristic of a leech, especially in being clinging or parasitic.leechline(nautical) A line attached to the leech ropes of sails, passing up through blocks on the yards, to haul the leeches by.leerinessThe property of being leery, suspiciousness, distrustfulness.leeringlyIn a leering manner.leetspeak(chiefly Internet slang) A form of chatspeak characterized most strongly by its alphanumeric substitutions.leetspeek(leetspeak) Alternative spelling of leetspeak.leewardlyIn a leeward direction.lefamulinA particular antibioticleftclickAlternative form of left-click.leftenantMisspelling of lieutenant.leftfieldFrom out of left field; off-the-wall; unconventional.leftoversplural of leftoverleftwardsLeftward; towards the left.legalisedsimple past and past participle of legaliselegaliserAlternative form of legalizer.legalisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of legaliselegalismsplural of legalismlegalistsplural of legalistlegalizedsimple past and past participle of legalizelegalizerThat which makes legal.legalizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of legalizelegalnessThe state of being legal, or within the law.legaltechLegal technology, the use of technology (such as automation software and algorithms) to help in legal services.legantineObsolete form of legatine.legationsplural of legationlegbreaksplural of legbreaklegendaryOf or pertaining to a legend or to legends.legendiseAlternative form of legendize.legendistOne who recounts or studies legends.legendize(transitive) To exalt to the status of a legend.legginessThe state of having long legs.leggingedWearing leggings.legionary(military, Ancient Rome) A soldier belonging to a legion; a professional soldier of the ancient Roman army.legislateTo pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).legisticsThe science of developing legislation.legitness(slang) Property of being legit:leglesslyIn a legless way: without legs.legplatesplural of legplatelegpullerOne who teases or tells joking untruths.leguleian(obsolete) Legallegumelin(biochemistry) An albumin found in the seeds of various leguminous plants.legwarmerAlternative spelling of leg warmer.lehmanninA flavonone found in the plant Sophora flavescens.lehnerite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, phosphorus, and uranium.leiomodin(biochemistry) A protein, in muscle cells, that binds actinleiomyoma(pathology) A non-cancerous tumor of smooth muscleleiothrixEither of two babblers of the genus Leiothrix within the family Leiothrichidae.leisteredsimple past and past participle of leisterleistererOne who leisters.leisurelyCharacterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried.leisuringThe spending of time in leisure activities; recreation.leisurismA lifestyle or social system mainly focused on leisure.leisurist(rare) Someone who devotes all or a significant part of their life to leisure.leitmotif(music) A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.leitmotivAlternative form of leitmotif.lekythion(poetry) In classical Greek and Latin poetry, a metric pattern defined by a sequence of seven alternating long and short syllables at the end of a verse.lemmatiseAlternative spelling of lemmatize.lemmatize(linguistics) To convert an inflected form of a lexeme to a lemma.lemniscalOf or pertaining to the lemniscuslemniscus(zoology) One of two oval bodies hanging from the interior walls of the body in the Acanthocephala.lemonadesplural of lemonadelemonadey(informal) Resembling or characteristic of lemonade.lemonfishA marine fish, the cobia.lemonizedsimple past and past participle of lemonizelemonlessWithout lemons.lemonlikeResembling a lemon.lemonlimeAlternative spelling of lemon-lime.lemonquatSynonym of sunquat.lemonweedLithospermum ruderale, a flowering plant in the borage family, native to western North America.lemonwoodA small evergreen tree, Pittosporum eugenioides, from New Zealand, whose leaves smell like lemon when crushed.lemoynite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, iron, niobium, oxygen, potassium, silicon, sodium, and zirconium.lemurlikeResembling or characteristic of a lemur.lenapenemA particular carbapenem antibiotic.lengthensthird-person singular simple present indicative of lengthenlengthful(obsolete) longlengthiercomparative form of lengthy: more lengthylengthilyIn a lengthy way, in a manner that is long and drawn out, especially in time.lengthman(nautical, rail transport, road transport, chiefly historical) A man responsible for the care and maintenance of a length of canal, railway, or road.lenientlyIn a lenient manner.lenitivesplural of lenitivelenoblite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, and vanadium.lenperone(pharmacology) A typical antipsychotic of the butyrophenone chemical class.lensboardAlternative spelling of lens board.lenselessMisspelling of lensless.lenshound(slang) A press photographer.lensmakerA manufacturer of lenses.lensmeterAn optician's instrument for verifying spectacle prescriptions at the laboratory.lensoidal(geometry) Of a lenticular shaped geometry.lenswomanA female photographer.lenthwaysObsolete form of lengthways.lenticelsplural of lenticellenticula(medicine) A kind of eruption upon the skin; lentigo; freckle.lenticuleAlternative form of lenticula.lentiformShaped like a biconvex lens.lentilist(derogatory) A vegetarian or vegan; one who eats legumes as their chief source of protein.lentinoidRelating to or characteristic of fungi of the genus Lentinus.lentiscusThe mastic-tree (Pistacia lentiscus).lentitude(obsolete) Slowness; sluggishness.leoninelyIn a leonine manner.leoninity(rare) The state or condition of being leonine; the nature of a lion.leonurine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in various Leonotis species.leotardedClad in a leotard.lepakkingAlternative form of lepaking.lepicerid(zoology) Any beetle in the family Lepiceridae.lepiotoid(mycology) Describes any mushroom that has free gills and an annulus but lacks a volva.lepirudin(pharmacology) A recombinant hirudin derived from yeast cells, used as an anticoagulant.lepismoid(zoology) Like or pertaining to the genus Lepisma, of wingless insects including Lepisma saccharinum (silverfish).leporello(uncountable, printing) A style of parallel folding with the folds alternating between front and back; concertina fold.leprology(sciences) The study of leprosy, particularly (medicine) its diagnosis and treatment.leprosary(dated) Alternative form of leprosery.leproseryA building used to house lepers, usually in permanent quarantine from the rest of society.leprosiedInfected with leprosy.leprosity(medicine, now rare) Synonym of leprosy in its various senses.leprotene(organic chemistry) Synonym of isorenieratene.leprouslyIn a leprous way.leptictidAny extinct mammal of the order Leptictidaleptiform(archaic, zoology) Having a form somewhat like mites of the order Leptus; said of active insect larvae with three pairs of legs.leptocaulA tree with a relatively slender primary stem and many branches.leptolide(organic chemistry) A furanocembranolide diterpene present in LeptogorgialeptologyA minute and tedious discourse on trifling things.leptonemaThe stage during meiosis Prophase 1 where the chromosomes condense after S-phase and interphase, resulting in the recombination of haploid chromosome pairs with sister chromatids held by a single non-dividing centromeres, and followed by the zygotene stage.leptonium(particle physics) A bound pair of a lepton and its antiparticleleptophosAn organophosphate formerly used as a pesticide and fungicide.leptosoilAlternative form of leptosol.leptosomeNarrow-bodied (in proportional to height or length).leptotene(biology) The first part of the prophase of meiosis, characterized by threadlike chromosomeslepturineAny longhorn beetle of the subfamily Lepturinaeleptynite(mineralogy) granulitelesbianicOf or pertaining to lesbians.lesbianly(rare) In a lesbian way.lesbicideThe killing of a person because of their lesbian orientation.lesbionic(humorous) Lesbian.lesinuradA urate-transporter inhibitor used to treat hyperuricemia associated with gout.lesioningpresent participle and gerund of lesionlespedeza(botany) Any of many leguminous plants of the genus Lespedeza, including bush clover.lesseningpresent participle and gerund of lessenlessoningpresent participle and gerund of lessonlethalityThe fact of something being lethal; the ability of something to kill.lethargicSluggish, slow.lethargus(biology) A quiescent sleeplike state in some arthropods and nematodes.lethrinid(zoology) Any fish in the family Lethrinidae.letovirusA coronavirus of the subfamily Letovirinae.letrozole(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor C₁₇H₁₁N₅ (trademark Femara) that is administered orally to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women.letterboxA hidden container that holds a logbook and rubber stamp, found by following clues as a form of recreation.lettercol(fandom slang) A section of a periodical in which the letters of readers are published.letterersplural of lettererletteringpresent participle and gerund of letterletterman(US) A student who has attained a specified level of participation in a sporting or other activity, and is awarded a cloth “letter” to be affixed to an item of clothing.lettersetA set of letters of the alphabet.leucaemiaAlternative spelling of leukemia.leucaemicAlternative form of leukaemic.leuchemiaArchaic form of leukemia.leuciscidAny dace of the genus Leuciscus.leuciscin(ichthyology) Of or relating to the cyprinid tribe LeuciscinileucisticAffected by leucism.leucitite(geology) A form of igneous rock that contains leucite.leucitoid(crystallography) The trapezohedron or tetragonal trisoctahedron, the form of the mineral leucite.leucocrithematocrit of lymphocytesleucocyte(immunology) Alternative spelling of leukocyte.leucodermA person with white or light skin; a person belonging to a light-skinned raceleucoformAlternative form of leuco form.leucogramAlternative form of leukogram.leucoline(organic chemistry, archaic) quinoline.leuconoid(zoology) Relating to or resembling a leucon.leucosiid(zoology) Any member of the family Leucosiidae of crabs.leucosoid(zoology) Resembling or pertaining to the Leucosiidae, a family of marine crabs, and possibly the Leucosioidea (superfamily) too.leucosome(geology) A coarse-grained quartzofeldspathic veinleucospid(zoology) Any wasp in the family Leucospidae.leucothoeAny of the genus Leucothoe of flowering plants.leucotome(medicine) An instrument used to perform a leucotomy.leucotomySynonym of lobotomy.leucoxene(mineralogy) A mineral, mostly composed of rutile, occurring in igneous rocks, often by alteration of ilmenite or other titanium mineralsleukaemia(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of leukemia.leukaemicCharacteristic of, or associated with leukaemia.leukemiasplural of leukemialeukemoid(medicine) Resembling leukemia, but triggered by stress, infection, etc. rather than actual malignancy.leukocyte(hematology, cytology, immunology) Any of a class of blood cells that play various roles in cell-mediated immunity.leukogramA tabulation of the type and quantity of leukocytes present in a blood sample.leukopoorPoor in leukocytes.leukotomyAlternative spelling of leucotomy.leupepsinAlternative form of leupeptin.leupeptin(biology) A protease inhibitor that also inhibits calpainlevamisolAlternative form of levamisole.levantingpresent participle and gerund of levantlevatinibAlternative form of lenvatinib.levatoresplural of levatorlevelableThat can be levelled (in any sense).levellersplural of levellerlevellessHaving no levels.levelling(UK, Canada) present participle and gerund of levellevellishAlternative form of levelish.levelmentSeparation into levels; formation of levels.levelnessThe property of being level.levelwiseWith regard to a levelleveragedsimple past and past participle of leverageleveragerOne who leverages.leveragesplural of leverageleverbackthe enclosure of an earringleverlessWithout a lever.leverwoodThe American hophornbeam, Ostrya virginiana, a small tree with very resilient wood.leviathanA thing which is monstrously great in size, strength, etc. (especially a ship); also, a person with great power or wealth.levidrome(neologism) A word with a different definition when the spelling is reversed.levigableCapable of being levigated. (any sense)levigatedsimple past and past participle of levigatelevigatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of levigatelevigatorA person or tool that levigates.leviraticAlternative form of leviratical.levitatedsimple past and past participle of levitatelevitatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of levitatelevitatorOne who, or that which, levitates.levivirusAny virus of the genus Leviviruslevodione(organic chemistry) The bacterial metabolite [6R]-2,2,6-trimethyl-1,4-cyclohexanedionelevulinicOf or pertaining to levulinic acid or its derivatives.levulosan(organic chemistry) An unfermentable carbohydrate obtained by gently heating levulose.levulosesplural of levuloselewissonsplural of lewissonlexically(manner) In a lexical manner.lexiconicOf or pertaining to the lexicon, or vocabulary in general.lexigraph(linguistics) A lexigram or ideograph, a graphical depiction of a single word.lexiphane(rare) One who uses words pretentiously.lexiphoneA machine that converts text to audio signals, intended to be used by blind people.lexofenac(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.lexophileA lover of words, especially in word games, puzzles, anagrams, palindromes, and so on; synonym of logophile.leydetite(mineralogy) A yellowish-green monoclinic mineral which is a hydrated iron uranyl sulfate.leylandiiLeyland cypress, especially when part of a large hedge.lezghinkaAlternative form of lezginka.liabilityAn obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.liarozole(pharmacology) A particular enzyme inhibitor used to treat ichthyosis.libationsplural of libationlibecchioAlternative spelling of libecciolibelantsplural of libelantlibellantAlternative form of libelant.libellary(law) Pertaining to the Roman form of law in which the plaintiff files a formal petition.libellersplural of libellerlibellingpresent participle and gerund of libellibellist(rare) Alternative spelling of libelist.libellous(British spelling) Alternative spelling of libelous.liberallyIn a liberal manner; generously; freely.liberanduAlternative form of librandu.liberatedFreed, especially from traditional ideas in social and sexual matters.liberatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of liberateliberatorA person who frees or liberates.liberform(biology, taxonomy) A superclass of trypanosomatid parasites with a flagellum that is not laterally-attached .libertard(US, slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) Synonym of libtard (“a stupid libertarian”).libertiesplural of libertylibertineOne who is freethinking in religious matters.libertoon(US, slang, derogatory) A libertarian.liberturd(US, slang, derogatory) Synonym of libtard (“a stupid libertarian”).libidinalRelating or pertaining to the libido.librarial(rare) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a library, librarianship or librarians.librarianThe keeper, manager of a library.librariesplural of librarylibrarius(historical) An ancient or medieval scribe, copyist, or secretary.libratingpresent participle and gerund of libratelibrationThe act of librating.libratoryBalancing or oscillatory; tending towards a counterbalance.librettosplural of librettolibricide(rare) The destruction of books.libriform(botany) Resembling or having the form of liber, or bast.librigena(anatomy) The "free cheek" cephalic shell on either side of the glabella outside of the facial sutures.librovoreSynonym of bookworm.libytheid(zoology) Any in the subfamily Libytheinae of nymphalid butterflies (formerly family Libytheidae).licenceesplural of licenceelicencingpresent participle and gerund of licencelicenseesplural of licenseelicensingpresent participle and gerund of licenselicensorsplural of licensorlicensureThe act of conferring a license for an activity.lichenase(biochemistry) Any glucanase that can hydrolyse licheninslichenate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lichenic acidlichenify(dermatology, of the skin) To become thickened and leathery.lichenineArchaic form of lichenin.licheningA covering of lichen.licheniseAlternative spelling of lichenize.lichenism(biology) The symbiotic relationship that gives rise to a lichen.lichenistOne who studies lichens.lichenize(transitive) To cover with lichens.lichenoidResembling lichenlichenousCovered in lichen.lichfieldSynonym of burial ground.lichgatesplural of lichgatelichinaseMisspelling of lichenase.licitnessThe property of being licit, legalness, appropriateness.lickerishEager; craving; urged by desire; eager to taste or enjoy; greedy.lickerous(archaic) lickerish; lecherous; eager; lustful.lickpennyA miserly person.lickspoutAlternative form of lick spout.licomycinAlternative form of lincomycin.licoricesplural of licoricelicoriceyResembling licorice.lictorialOf or pertaining to a lictorlidamycinAn enediyne antitumor antibioticlidocaine(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A crystalline compound C₁₄H₂₂N₂O that is used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic and as an antiarrhythmic agent.lidofeninA diagnostic reagent.liebauite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, copper, oxygen, and silicon.liebigite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing calcium, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and uranium.liegeless(poetic, archaic) Without a lord or master.lienculus(archaic, anatomy) an accessory spleenlienteric(medicine) Of or relating to, or of the nature of, lientery.liespfund(historical) An Estonian unit of mass, equivalent to 8.6 kilograms.lifebeltsplural of lifebeltlifebloodBlood that is needed for continued life; blood regarded as the seat of life.lifeboatsplural of lifeboatlifebuoysplural of lifebuoylifecycleAlternative spelling of life cycle.lifeforceAlternative form of life force.lifeformsplural of lifeformlifeguardA lifesaver: a rescuer, usually an expert swimmer, employed to save swimmers in trouble or near drowning at a body of water.lifelinesplural of lifelineliferaftsplural of liferaftlifesaverSomeone or something that saves lives.lifescapeA layout or representation of one's life, often depicted by life experiences, events, and circumstanceslifesizedAlternative spelling of life-sized.lifeskillAlternative form of life skill.lifespansplural of lifespanlifestageAny particular stage in a person's life, or in the life cycle of an organismlifestyleA style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.lifetableA statistical table showing, for each age, the probability that a person of that age will die before his or her next birthday.lifetakerA murderer; an assassin.lifetimesplural of lifetimelifevestsplural of lifevestlifeworksplural of lifeworklifeworld(philosophy) The world "as lived" prior to reflective representation or analysis.lifibrate(pharmacology) An antilipidemic drug.liftinglySo as to lift or elevate.liftshaft(UK) The vertical shaft in a building which contains a lift (elevator) platform or cab, and through which it is moved from floor to floor.ligamentsplural of ligamentliganding(chemistry) binding with a ligandligandome(biochemistry) All the molecular ligands for proteins in cells and organisms considered as a wholeligatableAble to be ligatedligationsplural of ligationligatured(typography) Joined in a ligature.ligaturesplural of ligatureliggerati(slang) Freeloaders or hangers-on, especially in the music or entertainment industry.lightableCapable of being illuminated or made light or bright; able to affix with a light.lightboat(nautical) A boat with a light as a navigation aid; (loosely) any such boat or lightship.lightbulb(Singapore, colloquial) An uninvited third person joining a couple's date who prevents or hinders romantic interactions.lightconeAlternative spelling of light cone.lightenedsimple past and past participle of lightenlightenerThat which lightens.lightfaceThe opposite of boldface, a font that is light (has a low ratio of ink to white space).lightfastResistant to fading.lightfoot(poetic) Light-footed.lightheadA light source that is mounted at the head of an extension.lightlessLacking light; unilluminated; dark.lightlike(mathematics) (of a four-vector) Having a space component whose magnitude is equal to its time component multiplied by the speed of light.lightmans(obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) The day.lightness(uncountable) the condition of being illuminatedlightningA discharge of this kind.lightpathA section of an optical network in which light travels without being modified.lightpensplural of lightpenlightpoleSynonym of streetlight (“any large outdoor light used to illuminate a public area”).lightpostSynonym of lamppost.lightroom(nautical) A small room from which the magazine of a naval vessel is lighted, being separated from the magazine by heavy glass windows.lightsailAlternative form of light sail.lightscot(historical) A tax exacted to pay for candles or oil for lighting church lamps.lightship(nautical) A ship riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable.lightshowAlternative spelling of light show.lightskinA black, mixed race, Indigenous, Latino, or other person of color who has relatively light-coloured skin.lightsome(literary) Characterised by light; luminous; emitting or manifesting light; radiant.lightwand(surgery) A stylet, equipped with a light, used typically for transillumination of the soft tissue of the necklightwardToward the light.lightwaveAlternative form of light wave.lightwell(architecture) An open shaft that transmits light from above into a staircase or an inner room.lightwood(Canada, US) Any wood used to light a fire; kindlings; especially, very resinous pine wood.lightworkThe activities of a lightworker (New Age sense).lightyearAlternative spelling of light year.lignaloesplural of lignaloelignicide(rare) A woodcutter.lignifiedsimple past and past participle of lignifylignifiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lignifyligniform(archaic) Like wood.ligninase(biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that break down lignin.lignitizeTo convert to lignitelignosityThe state or condition of being ligneous, or woody.ligularia(botany) Any of several species of flowering plant, of the genus Ligularia, having heart-shaped leaves and bright, daisy-like flowers.ligustral(organic chemistry) An aldehyde 2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexenecarboxaldehyde present in privetligustrin(organic chemistry) A bitter principle found in the bark of the European privet (Ligustrum vulgare).ligustrumAny of several shrubs, of the genus Ligustrum, widely used for hedges; privetlikelembaAny small ROSCA in Africa.likeliest(rare) superlative form of likely: most likelylikenableAble to be likened (to something else); comparable.likewisedMisconstruction of likewise.lilaceous(botany) Of a lilac colour.lilangeniThe currency of Eswatini.liliopsid(botany) a member of the class Liliopsida. Circumscription of this class will vary with the taxonomic system being used.liltinglyIn a lilting manner.limaceousCharacteristic of slugs (of the family Limacidae)limacinid(zoology) Any member of the family Limacinidae of heterobranch snails, known as sea butterflies.limacodid(zoology) Any moth the family Limacodidae.limaprost(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analogue.limbationA limbate formationlimberingpresent participle and gerund of limberlimbidium(bryology) A differentiated margin of the leaf of a moss.limbinessThe quality of being limby.limbolikeA 2D platform-puzzle video game, often with a melancholy theme, similar to Limbo.limeberryA spiny evergreen shrub or small tree of species Triphasia trifolia, of tropical southeastern Asia.limecreteA form of concrete in which lime is used in place of cement.limehoundAlternative form of lyam-hound.limehouseAn oast house that uses a limekiln.limejuiceAlternative form of lime juice.limekilnsplural of limekilnlimelightThe intense white light produced when heating lime in an oxyhydrogen flame.limeraikuA jocular poetic form, combining aspects of the limerick and the Western haiku.limeranceAlternative spelling of limerence.limerence(psychology) An involuntary romantic infatuation with another person, especially combined with an overwhelming, obsessive need to have one's feelings reciprocated.limericksplural of limericklimescaleA white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.limestickA stick, twig or branch smeared with birdlime, used as trap to catch birds. The practise is illegal in many jurisdictions.limestoneAn abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO₃); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.limewater(inorganic chemistry) a solution of calcium hydroxide in water, used as a simple test for carbon dioxide, and in skin preparations.limeworksA limestone-processing facility.limitableAble to be limited.limitedlywith limits; not unlimitedlylimitlessWithout limits in extent, size, or quantity.limnivoreAny animal that consumes mud.limnobios(biology) the animals and plants of fresh water considered collectivelylimnology(ecology) The science concerning the biological, physical and geological properties of fresh water bodies, especially lakes and ponds.limnoriid(zoology) Any isopod in the family Limnoriidae.limonenesplural of limonenelimoniticOf or pertaining to limonitelimousineAn automobile body with seats and permanent top like a coupe, and with the top projecting over the driver and a projecting front.limousinsplural of limousinlimphaticObsolete form of lymphatic.limpidityThe property of being limpid.limpinessThe quality of being limpy.limpinglyIn a limping manner; with a limp.limpitude(obsolete) limpiditylimpwristAlternative form of limp-wrist.linaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Linaceae.linamarin(biochemistry) A cyanogenic glucoside found in the leaves and roots of plants such as cassava, lima beans, and flax, capable of decomposing to toxic hydrogen cyanide in the human intestine.linderone(organic chemistry) A biologically-active compound present in the medicinal plant Lindera lucidalineaging(biology) The determination of lineagelinealityThe quality of being lineal.lineamentAny distinctive shape or line, etc.lineariseAlternative spelling of linearize.linearismLinearity; a linear approach or organization.linearityThe state of being linear.linearizeTo render an object linear.linearoid(mathematics) (in group theory) quasi-linearlineation(geology) A linear feature in rock, often structurallineatureAnything having an outline.linebreakAlternative spelling of line break.linefeedsplural of linefeedlinemakerAn employee of a gambling establishment who sets the line, or spread.linenetteA cotton fabric made in imitation of linen.linenfoldA form of decorative carving in wood panelling that imitates folded linen.linenlessWithout linen.linenlikeResembling linen.lineolate(zoology) Marked with little lines.linerlessWithout a liner.linescore(baseball) A two-line chart that reports each team's run totals by inning, and total runs, total hits, and total errors.lineshaftAlternative form of line shaft.lineshape(physics) The cross-section of the intensity of a spectral line.linesiderA fish, the striped bass.linespace(typography) The gap between successive lines of text.linespeed(rail transport) Alternative form of line speed.linewidth(physics) A measure of the width of the band of frequencies of radiation emitted or absorbed in an atomic or molecular transition; a result of the uncertainty principle.linezolid(pharmacology) A synthetic antibiotic of the oxazolidinone class.lingberryThe lingonberry.lingeriedDressed in lingerie.lingeriesplural of lingerielingeringgerund of linger: an act of loitering or waiting.lingisterAlternative form of linkster.lingualis(anatomy) A longitudinal band of muscular fibres, situated on the undersurface of the tongue, lying in the interval between the hyoglossus and the geniohyoglossus, and extending from the base to the apex of the organ.linguallyTowards, or in relation to, the tongue.linguistsplural of linguistlingulateIn the shape of a tonguelingulideAlternative form of lingulid.lingunite(mineralogy) A tetragonal high pressure form of albite, a tektosilicate mineral found in meteorites with formula NaAlSi₃O₈ although calcium may substitute for sodium.linguonymThe name of a language; a glossonym.linifanibAn inhibitor of certain receptor tyrosine kinases, vascular endothelial growth factor, and platelet-derived growth factor.linimentsplural of linimentlinishingpresent participle and gerund of linishlinkisterAlternative form of linkster.linksland(British) A coastal zone of topsoil-covered sand between the beach sand and mainland soil.linnaeite(mineralogy) A cobalt sulfide mineral that forms a series with polydymite.linoblock(printing, often attributive) A linoleum block used in block printing.linoleateAny salt or ester of linoleic acid.linolenicOf or pertaining to linolenic acid or its derivatives.linoleoyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from linoleic acid by loss of the hydroxy grouplinoleumsplural of linoleumlinotyperSynonym of linotypist.linotypesplural of linotypelinstocksplural of linstocklintelledHaving a lintel.lintinessThe state or condition of being linty.lintisite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, lithium, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and titanium.lintonite(mineralogy) A rare zeolite mineral.lintstock(historical) Alternative form of linstock.lintwhite(archaic) A linnet.linyphiid(zoology) Any spider of the family Linyphiidae; a sheet weaver.liochelid(zoology) Any scorpion in the family Liochelidae, a synonym of the Hemiscorpiidae.liocichlaA bird of the genus Liocichla, native to China, Southeast Asia and India.liocranid(zoology) Any member of the family Liocranidae of certain sac spiders.liolaemid(zoology) Any lizard in the family Liolaemidae.lioncelle(heraldry) Alternative form of lioncel.lionesqueSynonym of leonine.lionessesplural of lionesslionheart(idiomatic) A brave, heroic person.lionisersplural of lioniserlionisingpresent participle and gerund of lioniselionizingpresent participle and gerund of lionizelionproofResistant to lions.lipectomy(surgery) The surgical removal of fat from the bodylipidated(biochemistry) Describing a protein that has been covalently modified with lipid extensions.lipidemia(medicine) The presence of lipids in the blood (which is always true); especially, their relative disposition: their amounts and significance.lipidemic(pathology) Having lipid in the bloodlipidizedModified by the addition of lipidlipidomicOf or pertaining to lipidomics or to a lipidomelipidosesplural of lipidosislipidosis(pathology) A disorder in the metabolism of lipids in which fat is deposited in the tissueslipiduriaThe presence of lipids in the urine.liplockedIn the act of kissing passionately.lipoamide(organic chemistry) The compound 6,8-dithiooctanoic amide.lipoaminoOf or pertaining to lipoamino acids or their derivativeslipoblastAn adipocyte precursor.lipocalin(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins that transport lipids and similar moleculeslipochrin(organic chemistry) A yellow pigment found in the small round fat drops in the retinal epithelium cells.lipodatedMisspelling of lipidated.lipodomicMisspelling of lipidomic.lipoedemaAlternative form of lipedema.lipofusinMisspelling of lipofuscin.lipogenicRelating to lipogenesislipograftA graft of adipose tissuelipogramsplural of lipogramlipolysesplural of lipolysislipolysis(organic chemistry) The hydrolysis of lipids.lipolyticOf or pertaining to lipolysis.lipomeria(pathology) Congenital absence of a limblipometerAny of various devices used to measure subcutaneous fatlipometryThe measurement of subcutaneous fatlipophageA cell that absorbs or breaks down fats.lipophagy(biology) The physical or chemical breakdown of fat droplets within a cell.lipophile(chemistry) Any lipophilic substance.lipophore(biology) A lipochrome-containing chromatophore, usually a xanthophorelipoplast(botany) A small structure in seeds in which fat is storedliposomalOf or pertaining to liposomesliposomesplural of liposomeliposomicAlternative form of liposomal.lipostomy(medicine) Congenital absence or smallness of the mouth.liposugarSynonym of liposaccharide.lipothymy(archaic) A fainting; a swoon.lipotoxicPertaining to, or causing lipotoxicitylipotoxinAny material that leads to lipotoxicitylipotropeA lipotropic substancelipotropyThe condition of being lipotropiclipoviralRelated to lipoviruseslippeningpresent participle and gerund of lippenlippinessThe quality of being lippy.lippitudesoreness of the eyes; blearednesslipreaderSomeone who is able to determine a person's speech by observing the motion of their lips.liprotide(biochemistry) A micellular complex of lipid surrounding a protein corelipstatinA potent, irreversible inhibitor of pancreatic lipase, first isolated from the actinobacterium Streptomyces toxytricini.lipsticksplural of lipsticklipsticky(informal) Resembling, or characterised by, lipstick.liptiniteThe finely-ground and macerated remains found in coal deposits.liquatingpresent participle and gerund of liquateliquation(metallurgy) The partial melting of a mixture of metals or ores in order to separate components.liquefactThe liquid or semiliquid that is the end-product of liquefaction.liquefiedsimple past and past participle of liquefy; Alternative spelling of liquified.liquefierA device used to liquify gases (by cooling and compression)liquefiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of liquefyliquidateSynonym of liquefy (“to make (something) into a liquid”); to liquidize.liquidiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of liquidize.liquidishSomewhat liquid.liquidity(uncountable) The state or property of being liquid.liquidizeto make liquid usually referring to solid food in a food processor; liquefy.liquidousHaving properties characteristic of a liquidliquifiedConverted into a liquid state.liquifierAlternative form of liquefier.liquiformResembling a liquid.liquoriceUK, Ireland, India, and South Africa standard spelling of licorice.liquoringpresent participle and gerund of liquorliquorish(obsolete) Lecherous.liquoristA manufacturer of liquors.liquorous(obsolete) Eagerly desirous.lirellateSynonym of lirelliform.lirellineHaving or resembling a lirella.lishenets(historical, Soviet Union) A person deprived of the right to vote in the Soviet Union of 1918–1936, having been classed as an enemy of the working people.lispinglyIn a lisping manner.lissamineA synthetic dye.lissomelyIn a lissome manner; with supple grace.listenersplural of listenerlisteneth(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative of listenlisteningOf something or someone that listens.listerialOf or pertaining to listerias, or to the genus ListerialisthesisA forward (anterior) displacement (slippage) of a vertebra over a lower segment.listheticOf or relating to listhesis.listinglyWith a list or tilt.listmakerSomeone who makes a list or lists.listserve(Internet) An electronic mailing list using the medium of e-mail.listservsplural of listservliterallyWord for word, exactly as stated.literatesplural of literateliteratim(of the copying of text) Letter by letter.literatorA literary person, a man of letters.literatus(chiefly in the plural) A learned person; especially one acquainted with literature.literbikeAlternative form of litrebike.lithaemia(medicine, archaic) uricemialithaemicAlternative form of lithemic.lithargesplural of lithargelithenessThe property of being lithe.lithesomeCharacterised or marked by litheness; pliant, limber, nimble, lissom.lithiasesplural of lithiasislithiasicRelating to lithiasis.lithiasis(medicine) The process of forming stonelike deposits or calculi formed in an internal organ, such as a gallstone in the gall bladder.lithiatedtreated with lithium or one of its compounds.lithiaticof or pertaining to lithiasis.lithifiedsimple past and past participle of lithifylithistidAny member of the Lithistida, a taxonomic order of sponges.lithobiidAny centipede of the family Lithobiidaelithocarp(paleontology, archaic) A fossilised fruitlithocyst(zoology) A sac containing otoliths, found in medusae and other invertebrates.lithocyteA cell, within a statocyst, that contains a statolithlithodome(archaic) Any member of several species of bivalves that form and inhabit holes in limestone; especially any of the former genus Lithodomus, roughly corresponding to modern-day LithophagalithogenyThe formation of rock; lithogenesis.lithoidalAlternative form of lithoid.litholabeA forceps-like instrument for grasping a calculus and holding it while it is crushed.lithology(uncountable) The study of rocks, with particular emphasis on their description and classification.lithoponeA white pigment, a mixture of barium sulfate and zinc sulfide, used in paints and enamels.lithosereA sere originating on rock; a plant succession that begins life on a newly exposed rock surface, such as one left bare as a result of glacial retreat, tectonic uplift, or volcanic eruptions.lithosite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-sphenoidal colorless mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, and silicon.lithosome(geology) A uniform mass of rock that has different lithology to that of the surrounding rock.lithotintA kind of lithography by which the effect of a tinted drawing is produced, as if made with India ink.lithotome(surgery, archaic) An instrument used for cutting the bladder to remove a calculus; a cystotome. [from 18th c.]lithotomyA surgical method for removal of calculi, such as kidney stones and gallstones.lithotypeAn etched stonen surface for printing, having the design in relief.lithotypyThe art or process of making a kind of hard stereotype plate, by pressing into a mould, taken from a page of type or other matter, a mixture of shellac and fine sand, together with a little tar and linseed oil, all in a heated state.lithozone(geology) A lithostratigraphic unit: an interval of geological strata defined on the basis of its characteristic lithostratigraphy.litigable(law) Able or likely to be successfully litigatedlitigantsplural of litigantlitigatedsimple past and past participle of litigatelitigatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of litigatelitigatorA person employed to litigate, a lawyer skilled in arguing in court.litigious(law) Of or relating to litigation.litoptern(zoology) An extinct hoofed mammal of the order †Litopterna, from the Cenozoic period.litoticalOf or pertaining to litotes.litreagesplural of litreagelitrebike(slang, neologism) A motorcycle with an engine displacement of 1000cc or greater.litterbag(ecology) A bag for the collection of litterfall.litterbinAlternative form of litter bin.litterboxAlternative spelling of litter box.litterbug(informal) A person who tends to drop litter and not clean it up.litterersplural of littererlitteringpresent participle and gerund of litterlittlefur(furry fandom, age regression) A member of the furry subculture who is a little.littoralsplural of littorallittorine(organic chemistry) A tropane alkaloid found in a variety of plants including Datura and Atropa belladonna.lituiformHaving the form of a lituus.liturgicsThe academic discipline dedicated to the study of liturgy (public worship rites, rituals, and practices).liturgiesplural of liturgyliturgism(uncommon) The use or advocacy of liturgy.liturgistA person knowledgeable about liturgy.liturgize(rare) to celebrate liturgicallylivebirthThe birth of a living fetus.liveliestsuperlative form of lively: most livelylivelihedObsolete form of livelihood.liverleafA common flowering perennial herb of northern woodlands, Hepatica nobilis (syn. Anemone hepatica), used in traditional European herbal medicine.liverlessWithout a liver.liverlikeResembling or characteristic of a liver (the organ) or its meat.liverloafA kind of meatloaf made from liver.livermushA food, common in the Southern US, produced from pig liver and cornmeal and sometimes spices, typically sold in loaves, slices of which are then fried before consumption.liverpoolAlternative form of Liverpool (“horse jump obstacle”).liverweedliverwort (North American species of Hepatica))liverwingAlternative form of liver wing.liverwortA type of bryophyte with a leafy stem or leafless thallus characterized by a dominant gametophyte stage and a lack of stomata on the sporophyte stage of the life cycle.liverymanSomeone who works in a livery stable.liverymenplural of liverymanlivestockFarm animals; animals domesticated for cultivation.livetweetAlternative form of live-tweet.livewiresplural of livewirelividnessThe state or condition of being livid (dark or pallid).livistonaAny arum-family palm of the genus Livistona, native to parts of Asia, Australasia, and the Horn of Africa.livraisonA part of a serial issued from time to time.lixiviantA liquid medium used in hydrometallurgy to selectively extract the desired metal from the ore or mineral.lixiviateTo separate (a substance) into soluble and insoluble components through percolation; to leach.lixivious(obsolete) Alternative form of lixivial.lizarddomAlternative form of lizardom.lizardishSimilar to a lizard.lizardite(mineralogy) Serpentine.lizardman(fantasy) An intelligent human-like reptile who walks on hind legs and speaks and dresses similar to humans.llamabackThe back of a llama (for riding or carrying burdens).llamacide(rare) The act of killing a llama.llamalikeResembling or characteristic of a llama.llamanacoA mammal of the camel family that is the hybrid offspring of a llama and a guanaco.loadspaceThe space in a vehicle designed for the carrying of a load.loadstoneAlternative form of lodestone.loaferdomThe world or sphere of loafers or idlers.loaferishLike a loafer; idle.loafinglyWhile loafing or idling.loaminessThe quality of being loamy.loanblendA compound word or expression consisting of both native and foreign elements; a partial calque.loansharkTo commit usury (to loan money at an excessive rate of interest), especially if collecting under threat of violence.loanshiftThe situation in which a word changes or extends its meaning under the influence of another language.loanwordsplural of loanwordloathableDeserving loathing; loathsome; detestable.loathingsplural of loathingloathnessunwillingness; reluctanceloathsomeHighly offensive; abominable, sickening.lobbyistsplural of lobbyistlobbylikeResembling or characteristic of a lobby.lobectomy(surgery) The surgical removal of a lobe from an organ such as the lung or the brainlobelioidAny plant of the subfamily LobelioideaelobscouceObsolete form of lobscouse.lobscouse(nautical) A dish of meat stewed with vegetables and ship biscuit.lobspound(obsolete, slang) Prison.lobstererSomeone who catches lobsters.lobucavir(pharmacology) An antiviral drug.lobularlyIn a lobular manner.lobulatedMade up of, or divided into, lobuleslobulette(anatomy) A little lobule, or subdivision of a lobule.localhost(networking) The computer being used locally, contrasted with remote computers elsewhere on a network.localisedsimple past and past participle of localiselocaliserAlternative form of localizer.localisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of localiselocalismsplural of localismlocalitisSynonym of clientitis.localizedLimited to a particular area; in a local vicinity only.localizer(computing, translation studies) A person who localizes (adapts a product for use in a particular country or region, or adapts translated text to fit a local culture).localizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of localizelocalnessThe state or condition of being local.localvoreAlternative form of locavore (“one who eats only locally-grown foods”).locarnise(British spelling) Alternative form of locarnize.locarnize(rare) To corrupt a peace agreement or treaty to favor one side.locatableCapable of being located.locationsplural of locationlocativesplural of locativelocellate(botany) Divided into secondary compartments or cells, as where one cavity is separated into several smaller oneslockbladeA knife whose blade can be locked in position when fully extended.lockboxesplural of lockboxlockdownsplural of lockdownlockerbox(originally military) A lockable box used for storage of personal itemslockermanA person in charge of a refrigerated storage locker.lockhouseA house, often small, beside a canal or river lock, usually occupied by the lockkeeper (locktender) in centuries past, and in some places still so occupied today.lockinessThe state or property of being locky.lockinglyIn such a way as to lock.lockjawed(informal) Rigidly humourless.lockmakerA manufacturer of locks.lockpicksplural of lockpicklockplate(firearms) The plate that covers the lockwork of a gun.locksmithOne who practices locksmithing.locksportThe hobby of cracking locks open, such as by lock picking.locofocosplural of locofocolocomotedsimple past and past participle of locomotelocomoterMisspelling of locomotor.locomotesthird-person singular simple present indicative of locomotelocomotorOf or pertaining to movement or locomotion.loconymicBeing or relating to a loconym.locoweedsplural of locoweedlocticianA hairdresser who styles the hair into dreadlocks.locumshipThe role or status of a locum tenens.locupletePossessing wealth; rich.locutionsplural of locutionlodestarsplural of lodestarlodestoneAny naturally occurring magnet.lodgeableCapable of being lodged.lodgement(British) Alternative spelling of lodgment.lodgepoleA lodgepole pine or its wood.lodgerdomThe world or sphere of lodgers.lodgmentsplural of lodgmentlodiculesplural of lodiculelodranite(mineralogy) A type of meteorite containing orthopyroxene, olivine, diopside and plagioclaseloesslandTerrain rich in loess.loftinessThe state of being lofty.logaoedic(poetry) Any logaoedic verse.logarithm(mathematics) For a number x, the exponent by which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain the power x. Written log _bx. For example, log ₁₀1000=3 because 10³=1000 and log ₂16=4 because 2⁴=16.logginessAlternative spelling of loginess.logicallyIn a logical manner, with logic.logiciansplural of logicianlogicistsplural of logicistlogicking(sometimes derogatory) The use of logic; logical thinking.logiclessWithout logic; alogical or illogical.logistics(military) The procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation of equipment, facilities, and personnel.logjammedBlocked by a logjam; delayed or impeded.loglinearAlternative form of log-linear.lognormal(mathematics) Describing a logarithmic function that has a normal distribution.logocracyThe rule of, or government by, words.logogenic(music) In which the words dominate any melodylogogramsplural of logogramlogographSynonym of logogram.logogriphA kind of puzzle where a series of verses give clues leading to a particular word.logolatryThe worship of words.logolepsy(rare) A fascination or obsession with words.logomachyDispute over the meaning of wordslogomancyDivination with words.logomaniaGreat enthusiasm for words.logometerA logarithmic scale.logopathyspeech disorderlogopediaSynonym of logopedics.logopedicRelating to logopedics.logopenicRelating to logopenialogophileOne who loves words; a word buff.logophobeOne who has logophobia.logopoeiaOne of Ezra Pound's three kinds of poetry, consisting of the use of words for more than their denotation, taking advantage of the context associated with a word.logopoeicOf or pertaining to logopoeia.logorrhea(often humorous) Excessive talkativeness.logosophyAn ethical and philosophical doctrine developed in the 20th centurylogothete(historical) Any of various state officials or functionaries in the Byzantine Empire.logotypesplural of logotypelogotypicBeing or relating to a logotype.logrolledsimple past and past participle of logrolllogrollerSomeone who logrolls; one who competes in a logrolling.logrunnerAny of several Australian songbirds of the genus Orthonyx.loimology(obsolete, rare, medicine) Synonym of epidemiology (“the study of infectious diseases”).loinclothA garment worn about the loins and covering the crotch.loiterersplural of loitererloiteringpresent participle and gerund of loiterloliginid(zoology) Any squid in the family Loliginidae.lollinglySo as to loll (like the tongue)lollipopsplural of lollipoplollopingpresent participle and gerund of lolloplollycakeAlternative form of lolly cake.lolrandom(Internet slang, often derogatory) Deriving humour from being surreal and nonsensical.lombazoleAn antifungal drug.lomustineA particular drug used in chemotherapy.lonazolac(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.lonchaeid(zoology) Any fly of the family Lonchaeidae.lonchiole(zoology) A monaxon with one tine or distal ray, applied to sponges.londonite(mineralogy) An isometric-hextetrahedral mineral containing aluminum, beryllium, boron, calcium, cesium, iron, lithium, manganese, oxygen, potassium, rubidium, silicon, and sodium.loneliestsuperlative form of lonely: most lonelylonesomercomparative form of lonesome: more lonesomelonestone(geology) An oversize, exotic stone encased in finer sediment and either lacking or associated with obvious evidence of having dropped into the sediment from above. Cf: dropstonelongaevalAlternative form of longeval.longanisaA Spanish sausage similar to chorizo.longanizaA type of Spanish sausage.longarmedsimple past and past participle of longarmlongbeard(literal) A man with a long beard.longblock(automotive) Alternative form of long block.longboard(surfing) A large surfboard, around 9 or 10 feet long with a wide nose.longboatsplural of longboatlongcloth(obsolete) A kind of plain cotton cloth originally made in long pieces, and often made in India.longcoatsplural of longcoatlongeronsplural of longeronlongevismThe pursuit of long life.longevityThe quality of being long-lasting, especially of life.longevous(rare) Long-lasting, especially of life.longgrassGrasses that have been allowed to grow very high or that are from a species that grows very high.longhairsplural of longhairlonghaulsthird-person singular simple present indicative of longhaullonghornsplural of longhornlonghouseA long communal housing of the Iroquois and some other American Indians, the Malaysians, the Indonesians, the Vikings, and many other peoples.longicone(malacology) A long, thin, conic shell, as of some Paleozoic cephalopods.longicorn(zoology) Long-horned.longidome(malacology) A longidomic mollusc.longinglyIn a longing manner, with desire, yearningly.longitude(geography) Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.longjohnsAlternative spelling of long johns.longliner(nautical) A fisherman or fishing boat that uses longlines.longlivedAlternative form of long-lived.longliverOne who lives an exceptionally long life.longrangeAlternative form of long-range.longrifleAlternative form of long rifle.longshipsplural of longshiplongshootA type of dredger that ejects sand and sediment through a long stream.longshoreOf, relating to, or living along a seacoast.longshotsplural of longshotlongsightAlternative form of long sightlongswordAny type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era.longtimerOne who has been a resident, member, etc. for a long time.longueursplural of longueurlongulite(mineralogy) A kind of crystallite with a slender acicular form.longwardsTowards the long wavelength region of a spectrumlongwoolsplural of longwoollonicerin(biochemistry) A flavonoid found in Lonicera plants.lonquhard(Scotland, obsolete) A hut or bothy.lookahead(regular expressions) The analysis of the subsequent characters before the regular expression is matched.lookalikeSomeone who, or something which, physically resembles (looks like) another.lookaside(computing) The technique of searching for something in a precalculated cache before attempting a more time-consuming search elsewhere.lookatchaPronunciation spelling of look at you.lookdownsplural of lookdownlookswiseIn a manner that pertains to looks or appearance.loomworksA factory where textiles are manufactured on a loom.looninessThe state or condition of being loony; craziness, lunacy.loopholesplural of loopholeloopinessThe state or condition of being loopy; craziness.loopinglyWith a looping pattern or motion.looplightA small narrow opening or window in a tower or fortified walllooplinesplural of looplineloopspace(mathematics) A function space of continuous functions that map from the unit interval to a space from x₀ to x₁, all of which map 0 to x₀ and 1 to x₁.loosefillA kind of insulation made of light loose materials spread evenly.loosehead(rugby) prop who plays on the left hand side of the front row of the scrum, such that in a scrum, their head is not tightly bound (unlike that of the tighthead)looseleafLined paper, usually collected in a binder.loosenessThe quality or fact of being free from rigidity, attachment or restraint; not tight, not firmly attached or taut.looseningpresent participle and gerund of loosenlootocratA member of the corrupt elite in a lootocracy.lophirone(organic chemistry) Any of a class of biflavonoids found in Lophira species.lophocyte(cytology) A type of large cell found in the mesohyl of sponges which produces fibrillar collagen.lophodont(zoology) Having molar teeth that have ridged grinding surfaces.lophorinaAny of the birds in the genus Lophorina, found in New Guinea.lopinavir(pharmacology) An antiretroviral drug C₃₇H₄₈N₄O₅ of the protease inhibitor class that is taken orally usually in conjunction with other retroviral agents (such as ritonavir) to treat HIV infected patients.lopolithsplural of lopolithlopperingpresent participle and gerund of lopperloppinessQuality of being loppy.loquacityTalkativeness; the quality of being loquacious.lorajmine17-monochloroacetylajmaline, an antiarrhythmic drug derived from the roots of Rauvolfia serpentina.lorandite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, sulfur, and thallium.lorapride(pharmacology) An antiulcer drug.lorazepam(pharmacology) A drug of the benzodiazepine group, used especially to treat anxiety.lorbamate(pharmacology) A muscle relaxant and tranquilizer of the carbamate family.lordfullyIn a lordful mannerlordishlyIn a lordish manner.lordliestsuperlative form of lordly: most lordlylordshipsplural of lordshiplorgnetteAn opera glass with a handle.loricatanAny crocodylian of the clade Loricata.loricatedsimple past and past participle of loricatelorikeetsplural of lorikeetlorrylessWithout a lorry or lorries.lorryload(UK) As much as a lorry can hold; a truckload.loserhoodThe state of being a loser.loserlessWithout a loser or losers.loserness(slang) The quality of being a loser.losershipThe state or condition of being a loser, especially when contrasted against that of being a leader.losindoleA tricyclic antidepressant.losingest(US, sports) The most losing; who has lost most games, votes, etc.lossenite(mineralogy) A hydrated lead-iron sulpharsenate from the mines of Laurion in Attica.lossinessThe characteristic or quality of being lossy.lossmakerA company, product, etc. that makes a financial loss.lossproofResistant to losses.lotacracyA political environment in which politicians have a tendency to switch loyalties frequently for personal gain.lothariosplural of lothariolothefullObsolete form of loathful.lotholderSomeone who owns a lot (small parcel of land) in a cemeterylotilanerA veterinary medication used to control fleas and ticks in dogs and cats.lotteriesplural of lotterylotucaine(pharmacology) A particular anesthetic drug.lotuslandAlternative form of lotus land.lotuslikeResembling or characteristic of a lotus.loudeningpresent participle and gerund of loudenloudmouth(slang, derogatory) One who talks too much or too loudly, especially in a boastful or self-important manner.loukanikoA Greek sausage flavoured with orange peel, fennel seed, and other seasonings, and sometimes smoked over aromatic wood.loureirin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of isomeric aromatic ketones, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)propanone, found in dragon's blood.louringlyfrowningly; sullenlylouselikeResembling or characteristic of a louse.louseling(rare) A small or immature louse; nymphlousewortAny of very many semiparasitic flowering plants, of the genus Pedicularis, related to wood betony.lousicideA substance that kills lice.lousinessThe state or property of being lousy.loutishlyIn a loutish manner.lovdarite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing aluminum, barium, beryllium, calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, and titanium.loveappleAlternative form of love apple.lovebeadsplural of lovebeadlovebirdsplural of lovebirdlovebitesplural of lovebitelovechildAlternative form of love child.lovefully(rare) In a loveful manner.lovegrassAlternative spelling of love grass.loveliestsuperlative form of lovely: most lovelylovelightA fond expression of love in a person's eyes.lovelocksplural of lovelocklovemakersomeone who makes love; a person who has sexual intercourselovenestsplural of lovenestlovergirlA female lover, especially a young one.loverhoodthe state or quality of being a loverloverlessWithout a lover.loverlikeBefitting or characteristic of a lover.lovertine(obsolete) Someone addicted to lovemaking (courtship).loveseatsplural of loveseatlovesongsplural of lovesonglovespell(Wicca) A ritual meant to attract or distract someone sexually or romantically usually performed either by decorating poppet likeness with flowers or by inscribing their name and attaching their picture on a candle.lovespoonAlternative spelling of love spoon.lovestone(British, colloquial) ivylovestoryRare form of love story.lovewende(obsolete) Lovable; beloved; lovely; loving.lowballedsimple past and past participle of lowballlowballerOne who lowballs.lowcarder(professional wrestling) A wrestler who performs in the lowcardlowerablethat can be loweredloweratorA catering device for heating or cooling a stack of plates.lowlander(Scotland) A person who inhabits the Scottish Lowlands.lowlightsplural of lowlightlowlihead(archaic) The state of being lowly; meekness; humility.lowlihoodThe state of being lowly; meekness; humility.lowlinessThe property of being lowly.lowmindedAlternative form of low-minded.lownessesplural of lownesslowpricedRare spelling of low-priced.lowridersplural of lowriderlowridingThe trend of driving lowrider vehicles.loxodrome(mathematics, nautical) A line on a surface (such as the Earth) that cuts all meridians at a constant angle (but not a right angle) – on Earth, the path followed by a ship or aircraft that maintains a constant course by the compass.loxodromy(archaic) The science of loxodromics.loxtidineAn H2 receptor antagonist which was under development as a treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease but was discontinued due to the discovery that it produced gastric carcinoid tumours in rodents.loyalistsplural of loyalistloyalnessLoyalty; quality of being loyal.loyaltiesplural of loyaltylozilureaAn antiulcer drug.luanchariA traditional Indian garment consisting of an upper part (choli: blouse or bodice) and a lower part (lehnga: a long skirt).luanheite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal milky white mineral containing mercury and silver.luberoite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic bronze brown mineral containing platinum and selenium.lubricantA substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.lubricateTo make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.lubricity(of a fluid) Degree of ability to lubricate.lubricous(biology, mycology) Slimy to the touch.lucenciesplural of lucencylucidnessThe property of being lucid; lucidity.luciferid(zoology) Any crustacean in the family Luciferidae.luciferin(biochemistry) Any of a class of polycyclic heterocycles that are responsible for the bioluminescence of fireflies, being converted to oxyluciferin by luciferase in the process.luciferyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A univalent radical derived from luciferinlucifugalAvoiding lightlucifugusMisspelling of lucifugous.lucigenin(biochemistry) An aromatic compound, bis-N-methylacridinium nitrate, that exhibits a bluish-green fluorescence.lucigraphAn apparatus for displaying letters and numbers in international maritime code used for signalling.lucimeterAn instrument used to measure light intensity.lucimycin(pharmacology) A macrolide antibiotic synthesized by the bacterium Streptomyces lucensis, belonging to the group of polyene antimycotics.lucinigenA dye that is fluorescent when oxidisedluckinessThe property of being lucky; good luck.lucrativeProducing a surplus; profitable.luctationEffort to overcome in contest; struggle; endeavour.lucubrateTo work or write like a scholar.lucullite(mineralogy, dated) A variety of black limestone, often polished for ornamental purposes.luddenite(mineralogy) A monoclinic nickel green mineral containing copper, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and silicon.ludibrium(archaic, formal) A plaything or trivial game.ludicallyIn a ludic sense.ludicrityThe quality of being ludicrous.ludicrousIdiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny; amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd.ludlamite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.ludogicalOf or pertaining to ludology.ludomaniaAddiction to games or gambling; problem gambling.ludopathy(non-native speakers' English) Problem gambling.ludwigite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing boron, iron, magnesium, and oxygen.luepeptinMisspelling of leupeptin.luetheite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, arsenic, copper, hydrogen, and oxygen.lufenuronA benzoylurea pesticide used in veterinary medicine.lufuradomA benzodiazepine drug.lujauriteAlternative form of lujavrite.lujavrite(mineralogy) A dark agpaitic nepheline syenite, a peralkaline igneous rock.lukuchukoA gambling game played by the Hadza people, in which pieces of bark are thrown to see how they will land.luliberinGonadotropin-releasing hormonelullabiedsimple past and past participle of lullabylullabiesplural of lullabylullinglyIn a way that lulls; soothingly.lulzacite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, phosphorus, and strontium.lulziness(Internet slang) The state of being lulzy.lumasiranA drug for the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria type 1.lumberdar(India, historical) The registered representative of a coparcenary community, who is responsible for government revenue.lumberdomThe world of lumber and lumberjacks.lumberersplural of lumbererlumberingThe act of one who lumbers; heavy, clumsy movement.lumbermanA man involved in the production or sale of lumber; a lumberjack or logger.lumbermenplural of lumbermanlumbotomy(surgery) incision of the lumbar muscles, typically to access a kidneylumbricid(zoology) Any earthworm in the family Lumbricidae.lumenallyIn a lumenal mannerlumenisedAlternative form of lumenized.lumenizedHaving lumenslumenless(anatomy, botany) Lacking a lumen.lumicrineRelating to hormones secreted and/or produced by an upstream set of cells through a luminal or ductal system in the testes.luminacin(organic chemistry) Any of a particular group of angiogenesis inhibitors isolated from an actinomycete.luminaireAn electrical device that contains an electric lamp that provides illumination.luminallyWith regard to the lumenluminanceThe quality of being luminous.luminariaA vigil fire used in ceremonies in Native American and Hispanic cultures.luminesce(intransitive) To give off light, including in the invisible electromagnetic radiation frequencies, or become luminescent.luminisedCoated with a luminescent materialluminogenAny atom or molecule which, when added to a crystal, causes it to luminesce or fluorescelumirubinA structural isomer of bilirubin, formed during phototherapy used to treat neonatal jaundice.lumpenismlumpen beliefs or behaviourlumpinessThe property of being lumpy.lumpinglySo as to lump together.lumpishlyIn a lumpish manner.lunachick(colloquial, derogatory) A lunatic girl or woman.lunarcoreA style of clothing characterized by retro-futuristic outdoor wear generally with a white or silvery base consisting of high-top sneakers or boots and an anorak or bomber jacket or at least alternatively heavy pants such as cargos.lunarlikeAs though lunar; moonlike.lunarnautSomeone who travels to the Moon.lunationsplural of lunationlunchable(rare, food) Able to be eaten for lunch.luncheonsplural of luncheonlunchette(US) A little restaurant that serves lunch.lunchladyAlternative spelling of lunch lady.lunchlessWithout lunch.lunchlineA line or queue where people wait to be served lunch.lunchmateA friend or colleague with whom one eats lunch.lunchmeatAlternative spelling of lunch meat.lunchpailAlternative spelling of lunch pail.lunchroomA room designated as a place to eat lunch.lunchtimeThe time or hour at or around which lunch is normally eaten.lunchwareThe dishes used for serving lunch.lundehunda spitz dog originating in Norway, traditionally used for hunting puffin.lungpowerAlternative form of lung power.lungwormsplural of lungwormlungwortsplural of lungwortlunisolarOf a calendar, based on both the lunar month and the solar year.lunistice(astronomy) The farthest point of the moon's northing and southing, in its monthly revolution.lunitidalOf or pertaining to tides caused by the moonlunodromeA large model of the lunar surface on which spacecraft intended to be launched to the moon are tested, especially in the former Soviet Union.lunomancydivination by interpreting shadows created by moonlight on a person's face dusted with silver. This is most often done on the full moon to have the highest moonlight intensity.lunulatedSynonym of lunulate.lupophoneAlternative form of lupophon.lupulinicOf or relating to lupulin.lupuslike(medicine) Resembling or characteristic of lupus.luridnessThe property of being lurid.lurkinessThe state, quality, or condition of being lurkylurkinglySo as to lurk; in sinister concealment.lusophoneAlternative letter-case form of Lusophone.lusoriousPertaining to a sport, game or pastime.lusteringpresent participle and gerund of lusterlusterousMisspelling of lustrous.lustfullyIn a lustful manner.lustihead(obsolete) Lustfulness, delight; licentiousness.lustihoodThe state of being lusty.lustinessThe property of having or experiencing lust, of being lusty.lustinglyWith lust; lustfully.lustrableCapable of being lustrated.lustratedsimple past and past participle of lustratelustratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lustratelustrious(obsolete, rare) Dazzling, sparkling; beautiful.lutanistsplural of lutanistlutarious(obsolete) Of, pertaining to, or like mud; living in mud.luteiniseAlternative form of luteinize.luteinizeTo promote the development of the corpus luteum.lutemakerA manufacturer of lutes.lutenistsplural of lutenistluteolous(biology) Yellowish.luteously(rare, literary) In a luteous manner.lutescentOf a yellowish colour.lutidieneMisspelling of lutidine.lutrophinAlternative form of lutropin.lutruwita(Australia) The island of Tasmania, especially seen as an Aboriginal territory.lutulence(archaic) The state or quality of being lutulent; muddinessluvisolicRelating to luvisols.luvviedom(chiefly UK) The realm or sphere of luvvies (narcissistic and pretentious actors).luxationsplural of luxationluxometerAny of various devices that measure some property of lightluxuriantAbundant in growth or detail.luxuriate(intransitive) To enjoy luxury, to indulge.luxuriousVery fine in quality and comfortable.luzindole(medicine) The drug N-[2-(2-benzyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamidelychgatesplural of lychgate; alternative form of lych-gateslycophyteAny plant (such as the club mosses) that is a member of the division Lycophyta (or Lycopodiophyta)lycopodinAn alcoholic extract of the Lycopodium plant, used in alternative medicinelycorexia(pathology, obsolete) Constant, excessive hunger.lycotoxinAny of a group of peptidic toxins present in the venom of wolf spiders of the genus Lycosa.lymantria(entomology, taxonomy) Any erebid moth of the genus Lymantria.lymantrid(zoology) Alternative spelling of lymantriid.lymegrassAlternative form of lyme grass.lymexylid(zoology) Any beetle in the family Lymexylidae.lymphagogAlternative form of lymphagogue.lymphatic(anatomy) Pertaining to lymph or the lymphatic system.lymphitis(archaic) lymphadenopathylymphlikeResembling or characteristic of lymph.lymphnodeAlternative form of lymph node.lymphomasplural of lymphomalynchablePunishable by lynching.lynchingsplural of lynchinglynguriumA mythical gemstone supposedly formed from the dried urine of the lynxlyonetiid(zoology) Any moth in the family Lyonetiidae.lyonnaiseCooked with onions, especially caramelized onions.lyopelletA lyophilized pelletlyophiledAlternative form of lyophilized.lyophilic(chemistry, of a colloid) Having an affinity for the dispersion medium and thus not easily precipitated.lyophobic(chemistry, of a colloid) Having no affinity for the dispersion medium and thus easily precipitated.lyotropic(chemistry, physics) describing a liquid crystal that exhibits phase transitions as a function of concentrationlypemania(archaic) melancholy, mournfulnesslypressinThe synthetic hormone lysine vasopressin (LVP) that is a form of the naturally occurring antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) found in pigs.lyrebirdsplural of lyrebirdlyresnakeAlternative form of lyre snake.lyricallyIn a manner that is pleasing to hear, as singing or speaking; in a lyrical manner.lyrichord(music, historical) A kind of vertical harpsichord.lyricistsplural of lyricistlyricizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lyricizelyricless(of a song) Without lyrics.lysergide(biochemistry, pharmacology) The International Nonproprietary Name of LSD.lysimeterAn instrument that measures the percolation of water through soillysinuricCharacterised by the presence of lysine in the urinelysoclineThe depth in the ocean below which solubility of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) increases dramatically.lysogenicOf, relating to, or causing lysis.lysolipid(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a lipid in which one or both acyl derivatives have been removed by hydrolysislysophagypermeabilization or rupture of the membrane of a lysosomelysoplateAn agarose gel, impregnated with substrate organisms, used to assay lysozyme activitylysosomalOf, pertaining to, or originating in lysosomes.lysosomesplural of lysosomelysosomicOf or pertaining to lysosomes.lysozymalRelating to or composed of lysozyme.lysozymesplural of lysozymelyticallyBy means of, or in terms of, lysis.
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