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laaargeElongated form of large.laachite(mineralogy) A brown monoclinic mineral containing calcium, iron, manganese, niobium, oxygen, titanium and zirconiumlaaitie(South Africa, slang) A youth; a young person, especially male.laanie(South Africa, slang) A smart, well-to-do person.laaveniteAlternative form of låvenite.labaneAlternative form of labneh.labbie(informal) A laboratory worker.labdane(organic chemistry) A natural bicyclic diterpene with the chemical formula C₂₀H₃₈, forming the structural core of a wide variety of natural productslabelableAble to be labeled.labeleseThe type of language used on labels.labellableAlternative spelling of labelable.labellate(botany) Having a labellumlabelmateA musician or musical act signed to the same record label.labenineAny parasitic wasp of the subfamily LabeninaelabeonineAny fish of the subfamily LabeoninaelabialiseAlternative form of labialize.labializableThat can be labialized.labialize(transitive) To round, make (a sound, notably a consonant) labial.labiateHaving lips or liplike parts.labileLiable to slip, err, fall, or apostatize.labiliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of labilize.labilize(chemistry, ambitransitive) To make or become labile (i.e. unstable).labiopalatineRelating to the lips and the palate.labiose(botany, archaic) Having a labiate appearance (said of certain polypetalous corollas).labiovelarize(phonetics) To become, or cause to become, labiovelar.lableCommon misspelling of labellabmateA colleague working in the same laboratory.laboratorywareSynonym of labware.laborforceAlternative form of labor force.laborite(politics) a supporter of a labor movementlaborloreFolk elements of the lives of workers.laborsomeAmerican standard spelling of laboursome.labourageWorkplace; the place where one labors.labourite(historical) A person involved in the labour movement.laboursome(now rare) Characterised or marked by labour; laborious; difficult, elaborate, involved.labradoodleAlternative letter-case form of Labradoodle.labradorescenceA form of iridescence or reflectance, seen in labradorite feldspar and spectrolite, arising from submicroscopical planes orientated in one or more directions.labradorite(mineralogy) A plagioclase feldspar mineral, calcium sodium aluminum silicate, often very coarsely crystalline, used as a decorative stone for carvings and building façades.labrocyte(cytology) A mast cell.labroseHaving thick lips (any sense).labrosoneA brass instrument, i.e. one played by causing vibrations with the lips.labsideRelating to activities that happen in the dental laboratory, as opposed to chairside activities.labuntsovite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral which is a complex niobate silicate of potassium, barium, sodium and transition metals.laburnine(organic chemistry) A poisonous alkaloid found in the unripe seeds of the laburnum.labware(sciences) All the glassware and other equipment used in many different types of laboratory, but excluding specialist equipment such as spectrometers.labyrinthelabyrinthinelabyrinthinePhysically resembling a labyrinth; with the qualities of a maze.labyrinthlikeResembling a labyrinthlaccase(biochemistry) Any of several copper-containing oxidase enzymes found in plants and microorganisms.laccate(botany, mycology) Having a waxy covering that gives the appearance of lacquerlaccineAlternative form of laccin (“substance from lac”).laccoliteAlternative form of laccolith.lace(uncountable) A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread.laceableAble to be fastened with laces.lacelikeResembling lace.lacerableSusceptible to laceration; capable of being, or liable to be, torn.lacerate(transitive) To tear, rip or wound.lacerativeLacerating, or having the power to lacerate.lacertineLizard-like; lacertian.lachanophobeA person who has lachanophobia.lachnineAny aphid of the subfamily LachninaelachrimableAlternative form of lachrymable.lachrymable(archaic) lamentablelachrymate(medicine or literary) To cry or weep.lachrymoseTearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.lacidipine(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.laciniaeplural of lacinialaciniateBordered with a fringe.laciniolate(botany) Consisting of, or abounding in, very minute laciniae.lackage(archaic) lack; absence or deficiencylackeObsolete spelling of lack.lacklustre(Commonwealth spelling) Alternative spelling of lackluster.laconize(intransitive) To imitate the manner of the Laconians, especially in brief, pithy speech, or in frugality and austerity.lacosamide(pharmacology) A medication for the adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures and diabetic neuropathic pain.lacquerableSuitable for lacquering.lacquerlikeResembling lacquer.lacquerwareDecorative items coated with lacquer.lacroixite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, oxygen, phosphorus, and sodium.lacrosse(sports) A sport played on a field between two opposing teams using sticks (crosses) and a ball, whereby one team defeats the other by scoring more goals within the allotted time.lacrosselikeResembling or characteristic of the game of lacrosse.lacrosstitute(slang, generally derogatory) A person who has sexual relations with one or usually multiple lacrosse player(s).lacrymoseAlternative form of lachrymose.lactage(obsolete) The food produced from animal lactation; milk and dairy products.lactagogueA substance which induces lactation; a galactagogue.lactaldehyde(organic chemistry) The aldehyde 2-hydroxypropanal produced by reduction of lactic acidlactamase(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.lactarane(organic chemistry) A particular tricyclic sesquiterpenoid that is the basis of many natural products.lactareneA preparation of casein from milk, used in printing calico.lactarineAlternative form of lactarene.lactase(biochemistry, organic chemistry) A β-galactosidase enzyme that is involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers.lactate(intransitive) To secrete or produce milk.lactescenceThe quality or state of producing milk, or milky sap.lactide(organic chemistry) Any of a class of heterocyclic compounds, formally acid anhydrides, formed by heating α-lactoneslactifuge(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.lactivoreAn animal with a diet consisting mainly of milk or other dairy products.lactobionate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lactobionic acidlactobiose(biochemistry) lactoselactocele(medicine) Galactocele.lactocerebroside(biochemistry) Any cerebroside in which the sugar component is lactoselactochrome(biochemistry) A form of riboflavin present in milklactocriteAn apparatus for testing the quantity of fatty substance in a sample of milk.lactocyteA milk-producing cell in the mammary epithelium.lactodehydrogenaseSynonym of lactate dehydrogenase.lactodifucotetraose(biochemistry) An oligosaccharide composed of lactose with two added fucose moietieslactofuchsineAlternative form of lactofuchsin.lactoglutamateA solution of lactate and glutamate that is used to stabilize biological material when freeze-driedlactoglutathione(organic chemistry) The S-lactoyl derivative of glutathionelactoglyceride(organic chemistry) Any glyceride (glycerol ester) of lactic acidlactolate(biochemistry) To react lactose with a peptide or proteinlactonase(biochemistry) A metalloenzyme, produced by certain bacteria, that targets and inactivates acylated homoserine lactones (AHLs)lactone(organic chemistry) A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid.lactonitrile(organic chemistry) The nitrile of lactic acid 2-hydroxypropanenitrilelactonize(organic chemistry) To convert (a hydroxy acid) into a lactonelactonohydrolaseAn enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of intramolecular carboxylic ester bonds within lactone rings.lactoperoxidaseA peroxidase found in, e.g., milk and saliva.lactophileA person or animal that has an attraction to milk, dairy products or lactic acid.lactosamine(biochemistry) An amino derivative of lactose that is found in many biologically active carbohydrateslactoscopeAn instrument for estimating the amount of cream in milk, based on its relative opacitylactose(biochemistry) The disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, a product of glucose and galactose used as a food and in medicinal compounds.lactosidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a lactosidelactoside(biochemistry) Any glycoside of lactoselactosomeA micelle, containing lipid and protein, found in milklactosucrose(biochemistry) The trisaccharide 4(G)-beta-D-galactosylsucroselactosylceramidase(biochemistry) An enzyme that removes lactose from ceramide derivatives (lactocerebrosides)lactosylceramide(organic chemistry) Any glycosylceramide containing lactoselactosylsphingosineA glycoside of lactose and sphingosinelactotetraose(biochemistry) A tetraose related to lactoselactotetraosylceramide(organic chemistry) Any lactotetraose derivative of a ceramidelactotropeSynonym of lactotroph.lactoylglutathione(organic chemistry) An S-lactoyl derivative of the amino-acid glutathionelactucone(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.lacunaeplural of lacunalacunateHaving lacunae or gapslacuneA lacunar stroke or infarct.lacunoseFull of gaps or lacunae.lacunuleA small lacuna.lacustrineOf or relating to lakes.ladderane(organic chemistry) Any of a class of polycyclic hydrocarbons, consisting of repeating cyclobutane moieties, that resemble laddersladderize(mathematics) to sort the nodes of a tree graph on one level by the count of their subnodes (on all levels under the node)ladderlikeResembling a ladder (device used for climbing).ladderwiseIn the manner of a ladder; arranged in ascending steps like a ladder.laddetteAlternative form of ladette.laddie(Scotland, Northumbria) A small boy.ladeTo fill or load (related to cargo or a shipment).ladette(informal) A young woman who behaves in a laddish manner, namely being boisterous and loud and drinking to excess.ladieObsolete spelling of lady.ladleA deep-bowled spoonlike utensil with a long, usually curved, handle.ladlikeResembling or characteristic of a lad.ladroneA robber; a pirate; a rascal or rogue.ladybeetleAlternative form of lady beetle.ladyeObsolete spelling of lady.ladylikeOf or related to the appearance or behaviour of a well-mannered woman.ladylove(poetic) A woman who is loved by someone; a female object of desire.laetificate(rare, formal, ambitransitive) To make, or become, happy.laetrileA drug, derived from the amygdalin of apricot kernels, once thought capable of destroying cancer cells by the release of cyanide but later banned in the United States by the FDA.laevigate(hypercorrect) Nonstandard spelling of levigate.laevigatosideA particular steroid glycoside.laeviuscolosideA particular steroid glycoside.laevodihydroxyphenylalanineL-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, a biosynthetic compound used as a drug in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and dystonia.laevogyrateAlternative form of levogyrate.laevogyreAlternative form of levogyre.laevulinate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of laevulinic acidlaevulose(biochemistry) Alternative spelling of levulose (fructose)lafayetteThe dollarfish.laffittite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic dark red mineral containing arsenic, mercury, silver, and sulfur.laflammeite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic brownish cream mineral containing lead, palladium, and sulfur.lafutidine(pharmacology) A particular H₂ receptor antagonist.lage(obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) Water; any weak alcoholic beverage.lagenaeplural of lagenalagenocanaliculate(zoology, of an egg from pseudo-avian dinosaurs) Having prolatocanaliculate-type pores, with a narrower openings.lagerine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Lagerstroemia indica.lagerlikeResembling or characteristic of lager beer.lagerphone(Australia, music) A generally homemade percussion instrument consisting of crown cap beer bottle tops loosely nailed to a pole (often a broom handle) and a board mounted cross-ways on the pole (the head of the broom), and played by striking the pole on the ground or with a stick, by drawing the serrated stick across the pole, or by shaking the instrument.lagerstroemine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Lagerstroemia indica.lagnappeAlternative spelling of lagniappe.lagniappe(chiefly Louisiana, Mississippi, Trinidad and Tobago) An extra or unexpected gift or benefit, such as that given to customers when they purchase something.lagochiline(organic chemistry) A bitter diterpene that forms a grey crystalline solid, found in various plants of the genus Lagochilus.lagonite(mineralogy) An earthy, hydrous iron borate, H¹⁴Fe⁴Bo¹²O³¹ + 2[Fe²]ᵛⁱBo⁶O¹² + 7AqlagoonlikeResembling or characteristic of a lagoon.lagoonsideLocated along a lagoon.lagriine(zoology) Belonging to the Lagriinae.lagtimeThe elapsed time between two events.lagunamide(organic chemistry) Any of a group of cyclic depsipeptides isolated from the lagoon-dwelling marine cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula.laguneDated spelling of lagoon.laguniteAlternative spelling of lagonite.lahnsteinite(mineralogy) A very rare colorless hydroxysulfate mineral.lahoramine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Fumaria parviflora.lahorine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Fumaria parviflora.laiciseAlternative spelling of laicize.laicize(transitive) To convert from church-controlled to independent of the church; to secularize.laideArchaic spelling of laid.laihunite(mineralogy) An iron neosilicate of the olivine grouplaimosphere(botany) the microbiologically enriched zone of soil that surrounds below-ground portions of plant stems.laine(Sussex) an area of arable land at the foot of a hilllaioseA levulose found in human urine.lairageA place where sheep or cattle may be rested during transit to a market or abattoir.lairise(slang) To act in a flashy manner.lairize(obsolete, slang) To act in a flashy manner.lairlikeResembling or characteristic of a lair.laisseA section of verse concerning a single theme; tirade.laitakarite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral galena white mineral containing bismuth, selenium, and sulfur.laitance(construction) A weak, milky layer of cement and aggregate fines on a concrete surface that is usually caused by an overwet mixture, overworking the mixture, improper or excessive finishing or combination thereof. Also, could be caused when a slurry mix is used on a deep foundation, where the slurry mix is not completely removed before placing concrete on top.laithe(Northern England) Alternative form of lathe (“A granary; a field barn”).lakeA large, landlocked stretch of water or similar liquid.lakehouseA house whose grounds border a lake.lakelikeResembling or characteristic of a lake.lakeloreThe knowledge of local conditions on a lake; the traditions and customs of life on a lake; the history of life on a lake.lakescapeA landscape dominated by a lake or lakes.lakeshore(sometimes attributive) The shore of a lake.lakesideThe ground near the edge of a lake; the land adjacent to a lake.lakewideThroughout a lake.lallateTo speak pronouncing the letter "r" so that it sounds like "l".lalove(music) A bamboo flute from Central Sulawesi.lamage(slang, derogatory) Something lame or uncool, typically actions.lamaiteSynonym of lamaist.lamalginiteAn alginite found in sapropel and composed of thin-walled colonial or unicellular algae that occur as distinct laminae, cryptically interbedded with mineral matter.lamaserieDated form of lamasery.lambasteTo scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.lambative(archaic) Taken by licking with the tongue.lambeObsolete spelling of lamb.lambeosaurineAny crested hadrosaurid dinosaur of the subfamily Lambeosaurinae.lambie(childish or endearing) A lamb.lambience(rare) lambencylambitiveAlternative form of lambative.lamblikeLike a lamb; gentle; inoffensive.lame(especially of an animal) Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.lamellaeplural of lamellalamellaphoneAlternative form of lamellophone.lamellateComposed of, or furnished with, thin plates or scales.lamellibranchiate(zoology) Having lamellar gills; relating to the lamellibranchslamellocyteA large, flat cell that functions as a plasmatocyte.lamellophone(music) Any of several musical instruments (percussion idiophones) in which the sound is produced by plucking a series of thin lamellae attached to a sounding board.lamelloseComposed of, or having, lamellaelamenesseObsolete form of lameness.lamentableCausing sorrow, distress or regret; deplorable, pitiful or distressing.lamentiveBeing or relating to a lamentation.lamesauce(Canada, US, slang, derogatory) Something that is undesirable or detrimental.lamifudineMisspelling of lamivudine.laminableCapable of being split into laminae (thin plates).laminae(anatomy) plural of laminalaminarase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of laminarinlaminaribiose(biochemistry) A particular disaccharide used in agriculture and as an antiseptic.laminaribioside(biochemistry) Any glycoside of laminaribioselaminarinase(biochemistry) An enzyme that hydrolyses the glucan laminarinlaminaripentaose(biochemistry) An oligosaccharide related to laminarinlaminariseAlternative form of laminarize.laminarite(paleontology) A broad-leafed fossil alga.laminaritetraose(biochemistry) An oligosaccharide composed of two laminaribiose moietieslaminaritriose(biochemistry) An isomer of glucotrioselaminarize(physics, of a turbulent flow) To become laminarlaminate(transitive) To assemble from thin sheets glued together to make a thicker sheet.laminite(geology) Any sedimentary rock composed of very fine layers.laminoseSynonym of laminate.lamivudine(pharmacology) A nucleoside analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitor, 2′,3′-dideoxy-3′-thiacytidine (C₈H₁₁N₃O₃S) that is taken orally in the treatment of HIV and chronic hepatitis B.lammerite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic dark green mineral containing arsenic, copper, oxygen, and phosphorus.lammieAlternative form of lammy (“thick quilted jumper”).lamotrigine(pharmacology) An anticonvulsant drug used in the treatment of epilepsy.lamoxirene(biochemistry) A chemical used as a pheromone to release sperm by kelp; cis-2-cyclohepta-2',5'-dienyl-3-vinyloxirane.lampadephoreA torchbearer; one who carries a torch.lampadite(mineralogy) A cupreous variety of wad.lampante(of olive oil) Extracted by mechanical methods; suitable for lighting, but not suitable for human consumption without further refininglampasseA colored cloth stripe sewn along the outer seam of uniform trouserslampate(chemistry, obsolete) A (supposed?) salt of lampic acid.lampholeA vertical shaft down which a lamp may be lowered to inspect a sewerlamphouseThe housing of a lamplamplikeResembling or characteristic of a lamp.lampoonableSuitable for being lampooned.lampricideAny pesticide applied to kill lampreys; commonly affecting their larvae in particular.lamproite(geology) Any of several volcanic rocks having a high potassium contentlamprologineAny cichlid fish of the tribe LamprologinilampropeltineAny colubrid snake of the tribe Lampropeltinilamprophyllite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing barium, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, sodium, strontium, and titanium.lamprophyre(geology) An uncommon, small-volume ultrapotassic igneous rock primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions.lampshadeA cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.lampwareLamps collectively.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.lamuvidineMisspelling of lamivudine.lamziekte(South Africa) A form of botulism primarily affecting cattle.lanagitosideA particular steroid glycoside.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.lanateCovered in or composed of woolly hairs.lanatigosideA particular steroid glycoside.lanatoside(biochemistry) Any of a group of cardiac glycosides found in Digitalis lanata.lanceA weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.lanceable(rare) Able to be lanced.lancelikeResembling a lance.lanceolateAny such artefact.lancepesadeA grade within the rank of private, either assigned as assistants to corporals or performed the duties of corporals themselves.lancinate(transitive) To pierce or stab (as with a lance); to lance.landableCapable of being landed.landauite(mineralogy) A trigonal-rhombohedral black mineral containing iron, lead, manganese, oxygen, potassium, sodium, titanium, and zinc.landauletteA small landau.landbaseThe collective geographical territory of a people or culture.landbridgeAlternative form of land bridge.landcareA community scheme for taking care of agricultural land, preventing soil degradation, etc.landeAn uncultivated plain, especially a sandy track along the seashore in southwestern France.landesite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal brown mineral containing hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.landfillableCapable of being disposed of in landfill.landforceAlternative form of land force.landgable(historical) The rent paid for a burgage.landgravateThe rank or territory of a landgrave.landgraveCounty nobleman in the British, privately held North American colony Carolina, ranking just below the proprietary (chartered equivalent of a royal vassal).landgraviateThe office or jurisdiction of a landgravelandgravineThe wife of a landgrave, or a woman who rules over a landgraviate.landlikeResembling or characteristic of land.landlineA fixed telephone communications cable; originally, one run over land, as opposed to a submarine cable.landmarkable(rare) Worthy of being a landmark.landmine(transitive) To sow (an area) with land mines.landomycinone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of tetracyclic phenolic quinones that are the aglycons of landomycinslandplaneAn aircraft that is designed to take off from, and land on, land (rather than water or snow).landrace(often attributive) Any local variety of a domesticated animal or plant species that has adapted over time to its ecological and cultural environment (including, in some cases, its work).landreeve(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.landsideInland; away from the sea.landsiteA plot of land that may be used for construction.landslideA natural disaster that involves the breakup and downhill flow of rock, mud, water and anything caught in the path.landuseAlternative form of land use.landwhale(slang, derogatory) An obese person.lane(used in street names) A road, street, or similar thoroughfare.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.langate(surgery, obsolete) A linen roller used in dressing wounds.langaugeMisspelling of language.langbaniteA black, trigonal, sub-metallic mineral with the chemical formula of Mn_4²⁺Mn_9³⁺Sb⁵⁺O_16(SiO_4).langbeinite(mineralogy) An evaporite, consisting of a mixed potassium and magnesium sulphate, with the chemical formula K₂Mg₂(SO₄)₃.langisite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal pinkish buff mineral containing arsenic, cobalt, and nickel.langite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.langousteThe spiny lobsterlangoustineA small edible European orange-pink lobster, Nephrops norvegicuslangrageScraps of metal used to fire at an enemy in naval warfare.langridgeAlternative form of langrage.langsyne(poetic) Yesteryear, in the old days, some time ago.language(uncountable) The ability to communicate using words.languagelikeResembling language; linguistical.languagescapeA metaphorical landscape of language or languages.langue(linguistics) Language as a system rather than language in use, including the formal rules, structures, and limitations of language.languente(archaic, music) In a languishing manner; pathetically.languetteSynonym of lingula.langwidgeEye dialect spelling of language.laniate(archaic, formal, rare) To tear into pieces.lanicemineAn NMDA receptor antagonist investigated as an antidepressant.lanifice(obsolete) Anything made of wool, or woolworking.lanksomeCharacterised or marked by lanknesslanmuchangite(mineralogy) An isometric-diploidal mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and thallium.lannonite(mineralogy) A tetragonal white mineral containing aluminum, calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and sulfur.lanoconazole(pharmacology) An antifungal drug.lanolineAlternative spelling of lanolin.lanoseWoolly, resembling wool.lanostane(organic chemistry) The steroid hydrocarbon 4,4,14-trimethyl-5α-cholestanelanosterone(organic chemistry) The steroid ketone 17-(1,5-dimethylhex-4-enyl)-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-1,2,5,6,7,11,12,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-onelanperisoneA particular muscle relaxant.lanreotide(pharmacology) A medication used in the management of acromegaly and symptoms caused by neuroendocrine tumors.lansfordite(mineralogy) A soft monoclinic hydrated magnesium carbonate mineral.lansiumamide(organic chemistry) A compound found in Clausena lansium.lansoprasoleAlternative form of lansoprazole.lansoprazole(pharmacology) A particular proton pump inhibitor C₁₆H₁₄F₃N₃O₂S (trademark Prevacid) similar to omeprazole that prevents the stomach from producing acid.lansquenetteAlternative spelling of lansquenet.lantanurate(chemistry, archaic) Any salt or ester of lantanuric acid.lanternlikeResembling or characteristic of a lantern.lanthanate(inorganic chemistry) Any oxyanion of lanthanum; any salt containing this ionlanthanide(chemistry) Any of the 15 rare earth elements from lanthanum to lutetium in the periodic table; because their outermost orbitals are not filled, they have very similar chemistry; below them are the actinides.lanthanite(mineralogy) A radioactive mineral, a carbonate of the rare earth elements lanthanum, cerium, and neodymium.lanthionine(biochemistry) An analogue of cystine consisting of two alanine residues connected by a single sulfur atomlanthipeptide(biochemistry) Any peptide containing lanthioninelanthopine(organic chemistry, archaic) An alkaloid found in opium.lantipeptide(biochemistry) Any peptide composed of two strands connected by thioether linkslanuginose(biology, especially botany) Covered with down or fine soft hairs (lanugo); downy or fuzzy.lanyappeAlternative spelling of lagniappe.lanzoprazoleAlternative form of lansoprazole.lapachenole(organic chemistry) The chromene 6-methoxy-2,2-dimethylbenzo[h]chromene which is a photoaffinity ligand of some cytochromeslapachone(organic chemistry) Any of a small group of quinones, isolated from the bark of the lapacho tree, that have chemopreventive propertieslapalissadeAn obvious, self-evident truth, especially humorously so; a tautology or truism.laparocele(medicine) A rupture or hernia in the lumbar regions.laparoscopeA thin endoscope that may be inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall.laparotome(surgery) A surgical instrument for performing laparotomy.laparotomize(transitive, surgery) To perform laparotomy upon.lapdanceAlternative spelling of lap dance.lapelleObsolete spelling of lapel.laphamite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic dark red mineral containing arsenic, selenium, and sulfur.lapicideA stonecutter.lapidable(obsolete) Nubile, mature for sexual intercourse (of a woman).lapidate(transitive, law) To throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death.lapidescenceThe state or quality of being lapidescent.lapieite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal steel gray mineral containing antimony, copper, nickel, and sulfur.lapiniseAlternative form of lapinize.lapinizeTo attenuate a virus, such that it can be used to make a vaccine, by passage through rabbits.laplikeResembling or characteristic of a lap.laponiteA synthetic smectic clay that forms a clear, thixotropic gel when dispersed in waterlappaconitine(organic chemistry) An organic compound with analgesic effects, found in Aconitum species.lappie(South Africa) loinclothlaprineMisspelling of leporine.laprobeA blanket to cover the lap.lapsableAlternative form of lapsible.lapseA temporary failure; a slip.lapserateAlternative form of lapse rate.lapsible(rare) Liable to lapse.lapsiineAny spider of the genus Lapsiaslapstone(archaic or historical) A stone placed on a shoemaker's lap, used to beat leather.lapstrake(uncountable) A style of boatbuilding using overlapping planks.laptime(motor racing) The time taken to complete a lap of the circuit.laptoplikeResembling or characteristic of a laptop.lapware(software) Software designed for young children.larazotide(pharmacology) A chemical compound that inhibits the release of zonulin.larchlikeResembling or characteristic of a larch.lardalite(mineralogy) A nepheline monzonite mineral.lardarse(UK) Alternative form of lardass.larderellite(mineralogy) A dimorph of ammonioborate. A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing boron, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen.larderlikeResembling or characteristic of a larder.lardlikeResembling lard.lareObsolete form of lair.larentiine(lepidopterology, entomology) Any moth in the geometrid subfamily Larentiinae.largegreat in size, amount, or extentlargenoseApplied to various kinds of fish characterized by a large nose.largescale(ichthyology) Having large scales.largesomeCharacterised or marked by largeness; characteristically largelargesseThe trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time; generosity, liberality.largie(informal) A largemouth bass.laridine(obsolete) larinelarine(zoology) Of or pertaining to the gull family, Laridae.larisaite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-sphenoidal yellow mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, selenium, sodium, and uranium.larklikeResembling or characteristic of a lark (the bird).larksomeCharacterised or marked by larks (i.e. pranks); playful.larnitea polymorph of calcium silicate, Ca₂SiO₄, found in limestone or chalk in contact with semimolten basaltslaromustine(organic chemistry) A sulfonyl-hydrazine prodrug, 1-[2-chloroethyl(methylsulfonyl)amino]-3-methyl-1-methylsulfonylurea, that has antineoplastic activitylaronidase(biochemistry) A form of iduronidaselarosite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic black mineral containing bismuth, copper, lead, silver, and sulfur.larsenite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal white mineral containing lead, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.larvacideAlternative spelling of larvicide.larvaeplural of larvalarvate(medicine) Concealed; obscure; being a masked or doubtful case of disease.larve(archaic) A larva.larvicideAny pesticide that attacks the larval stage of an insectlarvicultureThe breeding and farming of fish or shellfish larvaelarvikiteA variety of monzonite with small crystals of feldspar.larvivore(biology) Anything that eats larvaelaryngealize(phonetics) To articulate as a laryngeal sound, to produce (a sound) through or with action of the larynx.laryngectomeeSomeone who has undergone laryngectomy.laryngectomize(transitive) To perform a laryngectomy upon.laryngeoscopeMisspelling of laryngoscope.laryngoceleA congenital anomalous air sac communicating with the cavity of the larynx, which may bulge outward on the neck.laryngofiberscopeA fiberscope for the larynx, used in laryngoscopy.laryngophoneA type of contact microphone that absorbs vibrations directly from the wearer's throat.laryngoscopeAn instrument used for viewing the interior of the larynx.laryngostroboscopeAn instrument used to observe the vibration of the vocal chords during speech or singinglaryngotome(surgery) A long sharp needle-like instrument for performing laryngotomy.lasagneplural of lasagnalasagnetteA type of ribbon pasta that is rippled like the edge of a sheet of lasagnalasciviateTo give oneself to lasciviousness; to lust (over).lase(transitive) To use a laser beam on, as for cutting.laserableCapable of being lasered.laserlikeResembling a laser.laserpunctureA pseudoscientific therapy, based on acupuncture, in which lasers are shone at acupoints.laserwireA thin laser beam, that functions as a wire, used to measure the extent of a particle beamlashlikeResembling or characteristic of the lash of a whip.lashline(cosmetics) The line of the eyelash.lashwise(nonce word) In the manner of a whiplash.lasianthosideA particular steroid glycoside.lasiocarpine(organic chemistry) A pyrrolizidine alkaloid.lasiojasmonate(organic chemistry) Any of a group of jasmonic acid esters that are fungal phytotoxinslasiopterineAny gall midge of the tribe LasiopterinilasiurineAny bat of the tribe LasiurinilaskeAlternative spelling of lask.lasofoxifene(pharmacology) A selective estrogen receptor modulator used in treating osteoporosis, breast cancer, and vaginal atrophy.lassie(chiefly Scotland, Northern England, Geordie, Northumbria) A young girl, a lass, especially one seen as a sweetheart.lassitudeLethargy or lack of energy; fatigue, languor, listlessnesslassolikeResembling or characteristic of a lasso.lassopeptideAlternative form of lasso peptide.lastable(nonstandard) Capable of lasting or enduring.lastage(obsolete) A duty exacted, in some fairs or markets, for the right to carry things where one will.lasteObsolete spelling of last.lastrileA kind of elastic fiber made from a co-polymer composed of a diene and of not more than 50 per cent but not less than 10 per cent by mass of acrylonitrile units.latchableCapable of being fastened with a latch.lateNear the end of a period of time.latebricole(zoology, extremely rare) Of an animal, especially a spider: living concealed in a hole.latenceObsolete form of latency.lateraliseAlternative form of lateralize.lateralizeTo localize a function to either the left or right side of the brainlaterigrade(zoology, of legs) Having a mode of locomotion involving sideways movement.lateriseAlternative form of laterize.lateriteA red hard or gravel-like soil or subsoil formed in the tropics that has been leached of soluble minerals leaving insoluble iron and aluminium oxides and hydroxides; used to make bricks and roads.laterizableCapable of being laterized, or converted to laterite.laterizeTo convert to laterite.lateroconeA small pointed cusp on the lateral side of the incisors of some plesiadapiformslateroflexiveRelating to, or exhibiting lateroflexion.lateropeA depression on an abdominal tergum of a HymenopteralateroscopeAn endoscope in which the lens is placed on the side of the distal end of the device, to provide lateral visionlaterotergite(zootomy) A lateral tergite of an insectlatescence(rare) The condition of being latescent; obscuritylatesome(chiefly UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland, Ireland) Marked by lateness; characteristically latelatespinosideA particular steroid glycoside.latewakeAlternative form of late-wake.lathe(transitive, UK dialectal) To invite; bid; ask.latheeAlternative form of lathi.lathelikeResembling or characteristic of a lathe.latherableCapable of forming lather.lathereeve(historical) The chief officer of a lathe.lathicharge(India) The police tactic of charging a crowd with lathis or batons in order to disperse it.lathlikeResembling or characteristic of a lath.lathyrane(organic chemistry) Any of a class of diterpenes mostly found in Euphorbiaceae.latibulize(rare) To retire into a den, or hole, and lie dormant in winter.laticlave(historical) A badge of two wide purple stripes, worn by senators and certain other high-ranking people in ancient Rome.laticostate(especially botany, rare) Having broad ribs.latifoliate(botany) Having broad leaves.latinateNonstandard spelling of Latinate.latinize(now nonstandard) Alternative letter-case form of Latinize.latipinnate(of an ichthyosaur) Having broad, relatively short flippers.latirostrate(zoology) Having a broad bill.latiseptate(botany) Having broad septalatite(geology) A type of igneous, volcanic rocklatitude(geography) An imaginary line (in the form of a circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.latiumite(mineralogy) A rare phyllosilicate mineral.latkeA pancake fried in oil, usually made from potatoes and sometimes also onions, traditionally served on Hanukkah.latrappite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal black mineral containing calcium, iron, magnesium, niobium, oxygen, sodium, and titanium.latrate(rare) To bark; to make doglike noises.latrineAn open trench or pit used for urination and defecation.latrobe(historical) A form of stove set into a fireplace, heating the room by radiation and the rooms above by hot air.latrodectine(zoology) Of or relating to the spider subfamily Latrodectinae.latronage(obsolete) robberylatrorse(botany) Said of anthers dehiscing laterally, neither toward nor away from the center of the flower.latteA drink of coffee made from espresso and steamed milk, generally topped with foam.latteeArchaic form of lathi (“stick or club”).latticeA flat panel constructed with widely-spaced crossed thin strips of wood or other material, commonly used as a garden trellis.latticelikeResembling a latticelatticewiseIn a lattice arrangement.latticizeTo voxelate or pixelate; To represent a space region with voxels, or a surface with pixels.laudableWorthy of being lauded.laudanidine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid with chemical formula C₂₀H₂₅O₄N, related to laudanine.laudanine(chemistry) A white organic base, resembling morphine, and obtained from certain varieties of opium.laudanosine(organic chemistry) A benzyltetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloid that is a metabolite of atracurium and cisatracurium.laudate(uncommon) To laud.laueite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.laughable(now rare) Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.laugheArchaic spelling of laugh.laugheeOne who is laughed at.laughlikePertaining to or reminiscent of a laugh.laughlineAlternative form of laugh line.laughsome(rare) Marked by or arousing laughter; also, addicted to laughter; merrylaughtersomeCharacterised or marked by laughterlaughtreObsolete spelling of laughter.laulilamideMisspelling of laulimalide.laulimalideAny of a group of metabolites of marine sponges, having possible applications in the treatment of cancer.laumoniteAlternative spelling of laumontite.laumontite(mineralogy) A mineral, of a white color and vitreous luster, with the chemical formula CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂·4H₂O. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime. Exposed to the air, it loses water, becomes opaque, and crumbles.launayite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic lead gray mineral containing antimony, lead, and sulfur.launcesand eel, sand lance, fish of the family AmmodytidaelauncegayeObsolete form of lancegay.launchableCapable of being launchedlaunderableCapable of being laundered.launderetteA place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use.laundretteSynonym of launderette (UK)launobine(organic chemistry) An aporphine found in Laurus nobilis.laupeleA flowering plant in the mallow family, commonly grown for its edible leaves, Abelmoschus manihot.lauramide(organic chemistry) The amide of lauric acid CH₃(CH₂)₁₀CONH₂laurate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lauric acid.laurdalite(mineralogy) A grey or pinkish nepheline syenite mineral.laureate(sometimes postpositive) Crowned, or decked, with laurel.laurelite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-trigonal dipyramidal colorless mineral containing chlorine, fluorine, and lead.laurence(obsolete) Synonym of lowrie.laurentthomasite(mineralogy) A cobalt-blue to green-yellow mineral containing magnesium, potassium, beryllium, aluminium, silicon and oxygen.laurestineThe Viburnum tinus, an evergreen shrub or tree of the south of Europe, which flowers during the winter months.laurifoline(organic chemistry) An aporphinoid alkaloid found in Cocculus laurifolius.laurinaldehyde(organic chemistry) Synonym of dodecanal.laurionite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, hydrogen, lead, and oxygen.laurite(mineralogy) A rare sulphide of osmium and ruthenium found with platinum in Borneo and Oregon, with the chemical formula RuS₂.lauroguadineA topical antiinfective drug.laurolitsine(organic chemistry) An aporphinoid alkaloid found in Litsea laurifolia, a synonym for Litsea chinensis, which may be the same as Litsea glutinosa.laurone(chemistry) The ketone of lauric acid.laurotetanine(organic chemistry) A vasorelaxant compound found in Litsea cubeba (mountain pepper).lauroylsarcosine(organic chemistry) the N-lauroyl derivative of sarcosine; its sodium salt is an ionic detergent used to purify membrane proteinslaurustineAlternative form of laurestine.lausenite(mineralogy) A monoclinic white mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and sulfur.lautarite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, iodine, and oxygen.lautenthalite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and sulfur.lautite(mineralogy) A mixed arsenide and sulfide of copper from Lauta near Marienberg, Saxonylauwine(poetic, dated) An avalanche.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.lavagatewashing (material removed using water)lavageableThat can be lavaged, or can be removed by lavaginglavaliere(clothing) A pussy bow.lavalikeResembling lava in one or more characteristics, such as heat or viscositylavalliereAlternative form of lavaliere.lavascapeA landscape created by a lava flow or flows.lavature(obsolete) A wash (act of washing, or lotion for washing).laveTo bathe or wash (someone or something).laveniteAlternative form of låvenite.lavinskyite(mineralogy) A phosphate mineral with the chemical formula K(Li,Cu,Mg,Na)₂Cu₆(Si₄O₁₁)₂(OH)₄.lavoisierite(mineralogy) A mineral with the chemical formula Mn²⁺₈[Al₁₀(Mn³⁺Mg)][Si₁₁P]O₄₄(OH)₁₂.lavoltidine(pharmacology) loxtidinelavrentievite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing bromine, chlorine, mercury, and sulfur.lavvie(Scotland) lavatory; toiletlawcode(law) A body of law that is sanctioned by legislation.lawe(transitive) To cut off the claws and balls of (e.g. a dog's forefeet, to hinder it from hunting).lawfare(informal) The bringing of legal proceedings against an opponent, often only to attack, harass, or intimidate.lawineAlternative form of lauwine.lawlikeHaving characteristics of a law.lawmake(intransitive, rare) To pass or enact laws; to legislate.lawncareThe care and treatment of grass on a lawn.lawnlikeResembling or characteristic of a lawn.lawnscapeA landscape composed of lawns.lawrencite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing chlorine, iron, and nickel.lawrieAlternative form of lowrie.lawscapeA notional landscape of law; legal systems understood in spatial terms.lawsome(rare, nonstandard) Characterised or marked by lawfulness; lawfullawsonbauerite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, sulfur, and zinc.lawsone(organic chemistry) 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, the colouring principle of henna.lawsoniteA metamorphic silicate mineral related to the epidotes; it is a sorosilicate, based on the dimeric anion Si₂O₇⁶⁻lawsuitable(very rare) Able or likely to be targeted by a lawsuit.lawyerese(informal) The jargon used by lawyers.lawyerlikeResembling or characteristic of a lawyer.laxanthone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of xanthones present in henna (Lawsonia inermis)laxativeHaving the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.laxiflorane(organic chemistry) An isoflavane found in Lonchocarpus laxiflorus.laxosideA particular steroid glycoside.laxtoseMisspelling of lactose.laydeeEye dialect spelling of lady.layeObsolete spelling of lay.layerableAble to be layered; suitable for layering.layerageThe botanical technique of layering, or laying the shoot of a plant underground for growth.layercakeAlternative form of layer cake.layerize(ambitransitive) To split or separate into layers.layerwiseOne layer at a time.layetteA complete set of clothing, bedding and toilet articles for a new baby.laylineIn sailboat racing, an imaginary line extending from the objective (typically a racing mark) to indicate the point at which a boat should tack or jibe in order to clear the mark on the correct side.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.laypeopleplural of laypersonlaytimeIn commercial shipping, the amount of time specified in a charter party for a vessel's loading and unloading.lazabemideA reversible and selective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase B, used as an antiparkinsonian agent.lazarenkoite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic light orange mineral containing arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen.lazaretteObsolete spelling of lazaret.lazarhouseAlternative form of lazar house.lazaridisite(mineralogy) A colourless monoclinic mineral containing cadmium, sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen.lazarlike(obsolete) Synonym of leprous: afflicted with Hansen's disease or visibly covered in similar sores and lesions.lazaroneAlternative form of lazzarone.lazeTo be lazy, waste time.lazulite(mineralogy) A semi-precious gemstone that is a basic phosphate of magnesium, iron and aluminiumlazurite(mineralogy) A mineral of metamorphosed limestones. Lazurite forms the gemstone lapis lazuli, and crushed lazurite provided the ultramarine color in artists' paint of the Old Masters. Sodalite and lazurite form the sodalite group of silicate minerals. Chemical composition: Sodium aluminum silicate with sulphur, Na₄₋₅Al₃Si₃O₁₂S.lazzarone(historical, chiefly in the plural) One of the poorer classes of Neapolitans; a chance-worker or beggar.le(informal, humorous) theleachableCapable of leaching or of being leachedleachate(soil science) The liquid produced when water percolates through a permeable material.leadableCapable of being led.leadeThat portion of a firearm's barrel immediately in front of the chamber where the bullet travels prior to contacting the rifling.leaderene(UK) A female leader (especially an autocratic one)leaderetteA short editorial, or a paragraph in an editorial.leaderineAlternative form of leaderene.leaderlikeIndicating or characteristic of a leaderleadfreeAlternative spelling of lead-free.leadhillite(mineralogy) A soft lead sulfate carbonate hydroxide mineral.leadlikeResembling or characteristic of the metal lead.leadlineA leash or strap for leading an animal.leadpipe(music) The pipe or tube of a brass instrument into which the mouthpiece is placed.leadtreeAny of the genus Leucaena of flowering plants, native to the Americas.leadzyme(biochemistry) A small ribozyme that catalyzes the cleavage of a specific phosphodiester bond.leafageThe leaves of plants collectively; foliage.leafbase(botany) The base of a leaf, where it joins the stem.leaflikeHaving the form or other qualities of a leaf.leafloveAny of several songbirds of certain genera in family Pycnonotidae, the bulbul family.leafmineAlternative form of leaf miner.leafpileA pile of leaves.leafsomeFull of leaves, bearing leavesleafspace(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.leafule(botany) A subdivision of a leaflet (which is in turn a subdivision of a leaf).leafwise(mathematics, computing theory) In terms of the leaves of a tree or similar data structure.leagueA group or association of cooperating members.leaguewide(sports) Throughout a given leagueleakableAble to leak or to be leaked.leakageAn act of leaking, or something that leaks.leakanceA measure of leakage, typically as a result if imperfect insulationleakeeOne about whom information is leaked.leakeite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic dark red mineral containing hydrogen, iron, lithium, magnesium, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.leaneObsolete form of lean.leanenesseObsolete spelling of leanness.leansomeCharacterised or marked by leanness; thinleapableThat can be crossed by leapinglearnableThat can be learned.learneArchaic spelling of learn.learnfare(US) A welfare system in which a person must attend college etc. in order to receive payment.leasableAble to be leased.lease(formal, law) An interest in land granting exclusive use or occupation of real estate for a limited period; a leasehold.leaseableAble to be or worthy of realistically being leased especially in regards to yielding profit; aesthetically pleasing or desirable.leaseeA person who leases something from a lessor; lessee.leashlikeResembling or characteristic of a leash.leasoweAlternative form of leasow.leastwise(US, informal) At least.leasureMisspelling of leisure.leatherdykeA female homosexual involved in BDSM practices.leatherette(also attributive) A type of fabric, often plastic, made to imitate the appearance of leather.leatherine(historical) A kind of imitation leather.leatherize(transitive) To make leathery.leatherlikeResembling leather.leatherwareItems made from leather.leaueObsolete typography of leave.leavableCapable of being left, or departed from.leaveTo have a consequence or remnant.leaveeThe person in a relationship who is left by the other.leavetimeTime permitted to be absent from work.leazeAlternative form of lease (to glean, or pick up grain)lecanorate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of lecanoric acid.lecanorineOf the fruiting parts of a lichen: shaped like a plate with a ring around them, and having that ring made of tissue similar to the main non-fruiting body part of the lichen.lechatelierite(geology) A type of natural or artificial glass formed by the sudden melting of silica sand or sandstone by extreme heat (for instance, from a lightning strike, impact event, or nuclear explosion), followed by rapid cooling.lecheArchaic form of lechwe.lechweKobus leche, an African antelope that inhabits marshy regions.lecideineSimilar to members of the lichen genus Lecidea.lecidiene(lichenology) Lacking a margin around the thallus, or having a margin made of the excipulum itself (of the apothecium)lecithinaseAn enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of lecithin.lecithinateto add lecithin tolecithineArchaic form of lecithin.leconotide(pharmacology) A peptide isolated from the venom of Conus catus, under investigation as an analgesic drug.lecontite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal colorless mineral containing hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, potassium, sodium, and sulfur.lecqueObsolete form of lakh.lectinlikeResembling lectinlectostratotype(geology) A stratotype used to describe a stratigraphic unit that does not already have a sufficient holostratotype.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.lectureA spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.lectureeOne who listens to a lecture.lecturelikeResembling or characteristic of a lecture.lecturesomeCharacterised or marked by lecturinglecturetteA short lecture.lecturiseAlternative form of lecturize.lecturize(intransitive) To lecture or preach; to hold forth.ledeObsolete spelling of lead (“to guide”).ledeburite(metallurgy) a mixture of 4.3% carbon in ironledene(organic chemistry) The tricyclic hydrocarbon 3,3,7,11-tetramethyltricyclo[6.3.0.0^(2.4)]undec-7-eneledgeA narrow surface projecting horizontally from a wall, cliff, or other surface.ledienosideA particular steroid glycoside.ledmorite(mineralogy) A coarse-grained nepheline syenite characteristic of the Ledmore river in Scotlandlee(nautical) A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.leeangleA heavy club, with a sharp point at right-angles at its end, once used by Australian AboriginesleecheeAlternative form of litchi.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.leeklikeResembling or characteristic of a leek.leere(obsolete) A tape or braid; an ornament.leeriea lamplighterleesideThe side of something that provides the most shelter from some prevailing force such as wind, rain, waves, etc.leesomeAlternative form of liefsome.leetlePronunciation spelling of little, small.leeveObsolete spelling of leave.lefetamine(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.leflunomide(pharmacology) An inhibitor of pyrimidine synthesis, used to treat some forms of arthritis.lefluonamideAlternative form of leflunomide.lefseA traditional soft Norwegian flatbread made from potato, flour, and milk or cream (or sometimes lard) and cooked on a griddle.leftieAlternative form of lefty.leftosphere(US) Blogs on the political left, taken collectively.leftwise(rare) By a leftward path; leftwards, leftwardly; anticlockwise, counterclockwise.legableCapable of being bequeathed.legalese(informal, derogatory) Technical jargon common in the legal profession; the argot of lawyers.legaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of legalize.legalizableCapable of being legalized.legalizeTo make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.legantineObsolete form of legatine.legateA deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.legatee(law) One who receives a legacy (inheritance).legatineBelonging to a legate.legature(obsolete) legateshiplegboneA bone in the leg.lege(US, colloquial) Clipping of legislature.legendaire(slang) legendary in act or function.legendeObsolete spelling of legend.legendiseAlternative form of legendize.legendize(transitive) To exalt to the status of a legend.leggeObsolete spelling of leg.leggie(childish) A leg (limb).legginglikeResembling or characteristic of leggings.legholeA hole in a piece of clothing intended for putting one's leg through.legibleClear enough to be read; readable, particularly of handwriting.legicideThe overturning or destruction of a law, or (Judaism) of the law as set out in the Torah.legiferate(rare, chiefly Europe) To make law.legionaireAlternative spelling of legionnaire.legionnaireA person who is neither a citizen nor colonial/imperial subject of the state whose military they join.legislateTo pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).legislativeMaking, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking.legislatureA governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.legitimateIn accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.legitimatize(transitive) To make legitimate.legitime(civil law jurisdictions) A portion of a person's estate of which he cannot disinherit that person's children without a legal cause.legitimiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of legitimize.legitimize(transitive) To make legitimate.leglikeResembling or characteristic of a leg.legplatePlate armour worn on one's legs.legrandite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, oxygen, and zinc.legrope(surfing) Alternative spelling of leg rope.legside(cricket) On the leg sidelegsie(informal, photography) A photo of one's suntanned legs usually taken with a smartphone and shared on social media.legume(botany) The fruit or seed of leguminous plants (as peas or beans) used for food.legumineArchaic form of legumin.leguminoseAlternative form of leguminous.lehnerite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, phosphorus, and uranium.lehrbachite(mineralogy) A selenide of lead and mercury.leifite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, beryllium, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.leightonite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, and sulfur.leimtype(historical) A collotype process in which the printing surface is a sheet of gelatin fixed upon a zinc plate.leiobunine(zoology) Any harvestman of the subfamily LeiobuninaeleiopyrroleAn anticholinergic drug.leishmanicideAny material that kills leishmania parasitesleisingite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, tellurium, and zinc.leisurable(obsolete) Leisurely.leisureFreedom provided by the cessation of activities.leisuresomeCharacterised or marked by leisure; leisurelyleiteite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, oxygen, and zinc.leiuperineAny frog of the subfamily Leiuperinaelekane(historical) An Ancient Greek bowl or basin with horizontal handles.lemanskiite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-trapezohedral dark blue mineral containing arsenic, calcium, chlorine, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and sodium.leme(obsolete) A ray or glimmer of light; a gleam.leminoprazole(pharmacology) The benzimidazole drug 2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-ylsulfinylmethyl)-N-methyl-N-(2-methylpropyl)aniline.lemmatiseAlternative spelling of lemmatize.lemmatize(linguistics) To convert an inflected form of a lexeme to a lemma.lemme(colloquial) Let me.lemminglikeResembling or characteristic of a lemming, especially in having a propensity to follow blindly after a leader.lemniscateA closed curve having the shape of a figure eight or an infinity symbol (∞).lemonade(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A clear, usually carbonated, beverage made from lemon or artificial lemon flavouring, water, and sugar.lemonene(organic chemistry) Synonym of biphenyl.lemonimeA citrus hybrid of lemon and lime.lemonize(transitive) To add or apply lemon to.lemonlikeResembling a lemon.lemonlimeAlternative spelling of lemon-lime.lemoynite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, iron, niobium, oxygen, potassium, silicon, sodium, and zirconium.lemurlikeResembling or characteristic of a lemur.lenaite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal pyramidal gray mineral containing iron, silver, and sulfur.lenalidomide(medicine) A derivative of thalidomide used to treat some myelomaslendableThat can be lent.lendeeThe person to whom something is lent.lene(phonetics) The smooth breathing (spiritus lenis).lengenbachite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral containing arsenic, copper, lead, silver, and sulfur.lengthenableThat may be lengthened.lengthscaleAlternative form of length scale.lengthsomeOf significant length; long; lengthy.lengthwiseIn the long direction of an oblong object.leniate(obsolete) To soothe.lenienceLeniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment.leningradite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, copper, lead, oxygen, and vanadium.lenite(phonetics, phonology, transitive) To cause (a consonant) to undergo lenition.lenitiveAnalgesic, able to reduce pain or suffering.lenitude(obsolete) The quality or habit of being lenient; lenity.lennilenapeite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral containing aluminum, barium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, potassium, silicon, sodium, and zinc.lenoblite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, and vanadium.lenocinate(rare, obsolete) To entice to immorality; to pander (“tempt with or cater to impropriety”).lenperone(pharmacology) A typical antipsychotic of the butyrophenone chemical class.lenseMisspelling of lens.lensfreeHaving no lenseslenslikeResembling or characteristic of a lens.lenteAn intermediate-acting form of insulin, between isophane and ultralente.lentectomiseAlternative form of lentectomize.lentectomize(surgery) To carry out a lentectomy.lenticellate(botany) Producing or containing lenticels.lenticelle(botany) Alternative form of lenticel.lenticleA small lens or window.lenticulateHaving the form of a lens or lentillenticuleAlternative form of lenticula.lenticulostriate(anatomy) Relating to the lentiform nucleus and the striatumlentigenome(genetics) The lentiviral genomelentiginose(archaic, botany) Bearing numerous dots resembling freckles.lentitude(obsolete) Slowness; sluggishness.leogangite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sulfur.leonardite(mineralogy) A dark, vitreous mineraloid produced by surface oxidation of ligniteleoneA unit of currency of Sierra Leone, divided into 100 cents.leonhardite(mineralogy) An evaporite, consisting of a calcium aluminosilicateleonineOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of a lion; lionlike.leonite(mineralogy) An evaporite, consisting of a mixed potassium and magnesium sulphate, with the chemical formula (K₂SO₄)(MgSO₄)leonurine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in various Leonotis species.leopardineResembling or characteristic of a leopard.leopardlikeResembling or characteristic of a leopard.leopardsbaneAny of various plants, including Arnica montana, Senecio doronicum, Paris quadrifolia, and species of genus Doronicum.leotardlikeResembling or characteristic of a leotard.lepadite(archaic)A lepadoid.lepidicrociteMisspelling of lepidocrocite.lepidine(zoology) Composed of scales.lepidocrocite(mineralogy) A hydrated iron oxide related to hematite.lepidolite(mineralogy) A pale lilac mica mineral that is a mixed basic fluoride and aluminosilicate of potassium, lithium and aluminium.lepidomelane(mineralogy) A black iron-potash mica, usually found in granitic rocks in small six-sided tables, or as an aggregation of minute opaque scales.lepidophageAny lepidophagous fishlepidote(botany) Covered with scurfy scales.lepisphere(geology) A cluster of bladed crystals about 10 microns in diameter.lepocyte(biology, archaic) A cell with a distinct envelope.lepodocrociteMisspelling of lepidocrocite.leporineSynonym of leporid (“any mammal of the family Leporidae: the hares and rabbits”).leprechaunesqueOf, like, or proclivous to befit a leprechaun; small; mischievous; lucky.leprose(medicine) Synonym of leprous, afflicted with leprosy.leproserie(dated) Alternative form of leprosery.leprosylikeResembling or characteristic of leprosy.leprotene(organic chemistry) Synonym of isorenieratene.leptaclineA particular psychostimulant.leptanillineAny ant of the subfamily LeptanillinaeleptasterosideA particular steroid glycoside.leptochlorite(mineralogy) A chlorite that contains mostly ferric iron rather than ferrous iron. Leptochlorites are typically richer in trivalent ions relative to silicon and divalent ions.leptoclase(geology) A thin fracture, in sedimentary rocks, either normal or oblique to the bedding planeleptocurare(medicine) Any of a group of depolarising blockers, such as succinyl-choline, that have a long, thin, flexible structure.leptodactyline(organic chemistry) The quaternary ammonium zwitterion 3-[2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl]phenolate present in the skin of amphibians of the genus Leptodactylus.leptolide(organic chemistry) A furanocembranolide diterpene present in LeptogorgialeptolycineAny beetle of the subfamily LeptolycinaeleptomeThe portion of the mestome that transports food substances.leptoprosope(physiognomy, archaic) A person with a narrow face and elongated cranium.leptorhineAlternative form of leptorrhine.leptorrhine(anatomy) Having a small, narrow nose or (of animals) a slender snout.leptose(lichenology) Of a lichen: having a powdery appearance.leptosomeNarrow-bodied (in proportional to height or length).leptospermone(organic chemistry) The sesquiterpenoid ketone 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-6-(3-methylbutanoyl)cyclohexane-1,3,5-trioneleptospireAny bacterium of the genus Leptospira.leptosporangiate(botany) Having sporangia that were each formed from a single epidermal cell; of, pertaining to, or characteristic of ferns of this kind.leptotene(biology) The first part of the prophase of meiosis, characterized by threadlike chromosomesleptothecateAny hydrozoan of the order LeptothecatalepturineAny longhorn beetle of the subfamily Lepturinaeleptynite(mineralogy) granulitelercanidipine(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker of the dihydropyridine class.lergotrile(pharmacology) A dopamine agonist.lermontovite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal gray green mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and uranium.lersivirine(pharmacology) An antiviral drug.lesbianiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of lesbianize.lesbianize(transitive) To make lesbian.lesbianlikeResembling a lesbian or female homosexuality.lesbicideThe killing of a person because of their lesbian orientation.lesbophile(rare) A person (typically not a lesbian) with a fondness for lesbians or erotic contact between women.lesbophobeOne who hates or has a negative perception of lesbians.leseAlternative form of leese (“to lose”)lesene(architecture) A low-relief, vertical pillar or pilaster in a wall, usually without a base or capital; used in architecture to divide a facade or other wall surface visually.lesionalize(medicine) To associate with lesionslesionlikeResembling or characteristic of a lesion.lesseArchaic form of less.lesseeThe entity to whom a lease is given, or who takes an estate by lease.lessenable(rare) Able to be made less.lessieAlternative form of lezzie.lestiwarite(mineralogy) The aplitic dyke-rock that accompanies nephelite-syenites in Norway and Finland, composed chiefly of alkali feldspar, with very subordinate pyroxene or amphibole.lesukite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing aluminum, chlorine, hydrogen, and oxygen.letableAlternative form of lettable.lethargiseAlternative form of lethargize.lethargizeTo make lethargic.letheForgetfulness of the past; oblivion.letheonize(transitive, obsolete, rare) To subject to the influence of letheon (diethyl ether).letimideAn analgesic drug.letosteine(pharmacology) A mucolytic drug.letovicite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral with chemical formula (NH₃)₃H(SO₄)₂.letrozole(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor C₁₇H₁₁N₅ (trademark Femara) that is administered orally to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women.lettableAble to be let (that is, rented or leased).letterlikeResembling or characteristic of a letter of the alphabet.letterplace(mathematics) The occurrence of a letter at a specific place; a pair of values that includes one letter and one place.letterspace(typography) A space as wide as a single text character.letterwiseIn terms of letters of the alphabet.letterzine(dated, fandom slang) A fanzine that is all or mostly composed of letters of comment.letticeObsolete spelling of lettuce; however, more often a misspelling of lettuce.lettreObsolete form of letter.lettsomite(mineralogy) cyanotrichite.lettuceAn edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green or purple leaves.lettucelikeResembling or characteristic of lettuce.leucadenoneAny of a group of flavanones present in the leaves of Melaleuca leucadendraleucaniline(organic chemistry) A colourless crystalline organic base, obtained from rosaniline by reduction, and also from other sources.leuchtenbergite(mineralogy) A variety of clinochlore that contains little or no iron.leucinamide(organic chemistry) The amide of leucinic acidleucine(biochemistry) An essential amino acid, C₆H₁₃NO₂, isomeric with isoleucine, found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth in children.leucinocaine(pharmacology) An anesthetic drug.leuciscine(ichthyology) Of or relating to the cyprinid subfamily Leuciscinaeleucite(botany) A leucoplast.leucitite(geology) A form of igneous rock that contains leucite.leucocyanide(organic chemistry) Any of various colourless cyanide compounds that are readily converted to coloured forms, most often by exposure to light.leucocyte(immunology) Alternative spelling of leukocyte.leucoderivativeA colorless derivative of a substance which normally produces a color or dye.leucodiorite(geology) A pale dioriteleucodyeAlternative form of leuco dye.leucoemeraldineA white or colourless form of emeraldineleucogranite(geology) An intrusion of the continental crust subject to anatexis.leucoline(organic chemistry, archaic) quinoline.leucomaine(biochemistry, archaic) An animal base or alkaloid, appearing in the tissue during life; hence, a vital alkaloid, as distinguished from a ptomaine or cadaveric poison.leuconephelinite(geology) A light nepheliniteleuconorite(geology) A pale noriteleucophaneAlternative form of leucophanite.leucophanite(mineralogy) A sorosilicate mineral that occurs in pegmatites and alkali igneous complexes as yellow, greenish or white triclinic crystals.leucophoenicite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.leucophore(histology) Any chromatophore that shows white in reflected light.leucophosphite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, phosphorus, and potassium.leucoprotease(biochemistry) Alternative form of leukoprotease.leucopyrite(mineralogy) löllingite.leucoscopeAn instrument for testing the colour perception of the eye, or for comparing different lights in terms of their constituent colour or relative whiteness.leucosome(geology) A coarse-grained quartzofeldspathic veinleucosphenite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing barium, boron, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and titanium.leucosphere(astronomy, obsolete, rare) The inner corona.leucothoeAny of the genus Leucothoe of flowering plants.leucotome(medicine) An instrument used to perform a leucotomy.leucotrieneMisspelling of leukotriene.leucoxene(mineralogy) A mineral, mostly composed of rutile, occurring in igneous rocks, often by alteration of ilmenite or other titanium mineralsleucrose(biochemistry) The disaccharide 5-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-fructose that is isomeric with sucroseleucylalanine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl alanineleucylarginine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl arginineleucylaspartate(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl aspartateleucylglutamate(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl glutamateleucylglycine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl glycineleucylhistidine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl histidineleucylleucine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl leucineleucylpeptide(organic chemistry) Any peptide in which one of the terminal amino acid residues is leucineleucylserine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl serineleucylthreonine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl threonineleucyltransferase(biochemistry) A transferase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction L-leucyl-tRNA + protein ⇌ tRNA + L-leucyl-protein.leukocyte(hematology, cytology, immunology) Any of a class of blood cells that play various roles in cell-mediated immunity.leukoderivativeAlternative form of leucoderivative.leukodopachromeAlternative form of leucodopachrome.leukomaineAlternative spelling of leucomaine.leukomonocyteSynonym of monocyte.leukophoreAlternative form of leucophore.leukoprotease(biochemistry) Any leukocyte proteaseleukoproteinase(biochemistry) Any leukocyte proteinaseleukotrienase(biochemistry) A membrane protein responsible for the formation of leukotrienesleukotriene(organic chemistry) Any of several physiologically active lipids, related to the prostaglandins, that participate in allergic responses.leukotrineMisspelling of leukotriene.leupepdineMisspelling of leupeptin.leupeptineAlternative form of leupeptin.leuprolide(pharmacology) Alternative form of leuprorelin.levamfetaminelevoamphetaminelevamisole(organic chemistry) A synthetic imidazothiazole derivative whose hydrochloride is used as an antibiotic.levamizoleAlternative form of levamisole.levanase(biochemistry) levan hydrolase, an enzyme that catalyses the random hydrolysis of (2->6)-beta-D-fructofuranosidic linkages in (2->6)-beta-D-fructans (levans) containing more than three fructose units.levanobiose(biochemistry) A disaccharide fructofuranosyl-(2→6)-O-β-D-fructoselevanotriose(biochemistry) The trisaccharide fructofuranosyl-(2→6)-O-β-D-fructofuranosyl-(2→6)-O-β-D-fructoselevansucrase(biochemistry) A hexosyltransferase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction sucrose + (2,6-beta-D-fructosyl)n ⇌ glucose + (2,6-beta-D-fructosyl)n⁺1.levecheA dry sirocco of Spain.leveeAn elevated ridge of deposited sediment on the banks of a river, formed by the river's overflow at times of high discharge.levelableThat can be levelled (in any sense).levelageThe act or process of leveling.leveliseAlternative form of levelize.levelize(transitive) To make level; to cause to remain at the same level.levellableAlternative form of levelable.levelwiseWith regard to a levelleverageA force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot.leverageableCapable of being leveraged.levetimide(organic chemistry) The alkaloid (3R)-3-phenyl-3-[1-(phenylmethyl)piperidin-4-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione used as a ligandleviableAble to be leviedlevidrome(neologism) A word with a different definition when the spelling is reversed.levigableCapable of being levigated. (any sense)levigate(transitive) To make smooth or polish.levimasoleAlternative form of levamisole.levinsonite(mineralogy) A colorless mineral found in Tennessee, USA.levirateHaving to do with one's husband's brother.levistolide(organic chemistry) A polycyclic phthalide present in the roots of Ligusticumlevitate(transitive) To cause to rise in the air and float, as if in defiance of gravity.levitativehaving the power of causing other things to rise in the air; having the power of levitationlevitide(biochemistry) An antimicrobial oligopeptide present in the skin of some amphibianslevlofexidineAn alpha-adrenergic agonist.levmetamfetamineAlternative spelling of levomethamphetamine; this is the INN spelling.levoamphetamineA psychostimulant drug, the levorotatory stereoisomer of the amphetamine molecule.levobupivacaine(pharmacology) A particular local anesthetic drug.levocabastineA particular antihistamine drug, of chemical formula C26H29FN2O2, used for allergic conjunctivitis.levocarnitineThe biologically active form of carnitine.levocetirizine(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A third-generation nonsedative antihistamine.levodesoxyephedrineSynonym of levomethamphetamine.levodione(organic chemistry) The bacterial metabolite [6R]-2,2,6-trimethyl-1,4-cyclohexanedionelevodoparesponsiveThat shows a response to levodopalevodropropizineA cough-suppressing drug.levofacetoperaneAlternative form of levophacetoperane.levofenfluramineAn amphetamine drug, the levorotatory enantiomer of fenfluramine.levofolinateAny salt or ester of levofolinic acidlevofuraltadoneAn antimicrobial solution.levoglucose(archaic) levulose (D-fructose), the left-rotating form of fructoselevoglucosenone(organic chemistry) A bridged, unsaturated heterocyclic ketone, 6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-en-4-one, formed from levoglucosan by further loss of two molecules of waterlevogyrate(physical chemistry, physics) Turning or twisting the plane of polarization towards the left, as in levulose, levotartaric acid, etc.levogyre(chemistry) Levorotatory.levomepromazineAn aliphatic phenothiazine neuroleptic drug, a low-potency antipsychotic with strong analgesic and antiemetic properties and certain serious side effects.levomethadonethe active enantiomer of methadonelevomethamphetamineThe levorotatory isomer of methamphetamine, a sympathomimetic vasoconstrictor used in some nasal decongestants.levometiomeprazineAn antiemetic drug.levomoramide(chemistry) The inactive isomer of the opioid analgesic dextromoramide.levophacetoperaneA psychostimulant drug, the reverse ester of methylphenidate.levopimaradiene(organic chemistry) The abietane diterpene (4aS,4bS,10aS)-1,1,4a-trimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,4b,5,9,10,10a-octahydrophenanthrenelevopropoxyphene(pharmacology) A particular narcotic antitussive.levopropylhexedrine(pharmacology) A psychostimulant drug.levoprotilineThe levorotatory form of oxaprotiline.levormeloxifene(pharmacology) An experimental selective estrogen receptor modulator, the enantiomer of ormeloxifene.levosulpiride(pharmacology) A substituted benzamide antipsychotic.levothyroxine(pharmacology) The levorotatory isomer of thyroxine (trademark Levothyroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid) that is administered in the form of its sodium salt C₁₅H₁₀I₄NNaO₄ in the treatment of hypothyroidism.levulinate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of levulinic acid.levulose(biochemistry) D-fructose, the left-rotating stereoisomer of fructose.levyne(mineralogy) A hydrated silicate mineral found in sodium- and calcium-dominated forms.levynite(mineralogy) levynelewdsomeCharacterised or marked by lewdnesslewisiteAn organoarsenic compound used as a chemical weapon.lewistonite(mineralogy) A carbonate-rich form of fluorapatite.lexeme(computing) An individual instance of a continuous character sequence without spaces, used in lexical analysis.lexicalisableAlternative spelling of lexicalizable.lexicaliseAlternative spelling of lexicalize.lexicalizableThat can be lexicalized.lexicalize(intransitive, of a term) To become part of the vocabulary of a language as a single lexical unit with a distinct meaning.lexicase(chiefly attributive, linguistics) A form of dependency grammar incorporating elements of case grammar and focusing on the lexicon.lexicodelexicographic codelexicographeseSynonym of dictionaryese (“the style of language used in dictionary definitions”).lexicomaneA lover of dictionaries.lexiconiseAlternative form of lexiconize.lexiconizeTo create a lexicon for.lexie(literary theory) A minimal unit of reading, such as a sentence or sentence fragmentlexiphane(rare) One who uses words pretentiously.lexiphoneA machine that converts text to audio signals, intended to be used by blind people.lexome(linguistics) A set of related lexemeslexophileA lover of words, especially in word games, puzzles, anagrams, palindromes, and so on; synonym of logophile.lexpionage(informal) The process of looking for new words and/or phrases.leydetite(mineralogy) A yellowish-green monoclinic mineral which is a hydrated iron uranyl sulfate.leylineAlternative spelling of ley line.lezzie(slang, offensive) A lesbian.lherzolite(mineralogy) A dark-green igneous rock consisting largely of chrysolite, with pyroxene and picotite.liableBound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable.liage(obsolete) Union; alliance.liaiseTo establish a liaison.liandratite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing niobium, oxygen, tantalum, and uranium.lianeAlternative form of liana.liangleAlternative form of leeangle.lianqiaoxinosideAny of a particular group of glycosides isolated from plants of the genus Forsythia.liarozole(pharmacology) A particular enzyme inhibitor used to treat ichthyosis.liaseMisspelling of liaise.libate(intransitive) To pour a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.libeleeThe party against which a libel (hostile handbill) has been filed by a libelant.libelle(chiefly historical) A pamphlet or book that slanders a public political figure.libelleeAlternative spelling of libelee.liberalese(derogatory) Language used by political liberals.liberaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of liberalize.liberalitteObsolete form of liberality.liberalize(transitive) to make liberal, free.liberate(transitive) To set free, to make or allow to be free, particularlyliberativeRelating to, or causing, liberation; freeing.liberite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing beryllium, lithium, oxygen, and silicon.libertarianize(transitive) To make libertarian.liberticideCausing the destruction of liberty; oppressive, liberticidallibertieArchaic spelling of liberty.libertinageThe conduct or activities of a libertine; licentiousness.libertineOne who is freethinking in religious matters.libethenite(mineralogy) A rare copper phosphate hydroxide mineral that forms striking dark green orthorhombic crystals.libidinize(transitive, psychology) To imbue with sexual urges or attraction.librarianlikeResembling or characteristic of a librarian.librarylikeResembling a librarylibrate(intransitive) To oscillate (like the beam of a balance).libre(software) With very few limitations on distribution or the right to access the source code to create improved versions, but not necessarily free of charge.libricide(rare) The destruction of books.libristomate(zoology) Of a trilobite, of the subclass Libristoma, and having a detached hypostome.librophileSynonym of bookworm.librovoreSynonym of bookworm.libytheineAny butterfly of the subfamily Libytheinaelicarbazepine(pharmacology) An active metabolite of oxcarbazepine.liceplural of louselicecide(rare) A lousicide: a substance that kills lice.licenceUK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Singapore standard spelling of license.licencee(nonstandard) Alternative form of licensee.licensableCapable of, or suitable for, being licensed.licenseA legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.licensee(law) A person to whom a license is granted.licenselikeResembling a license.licensureThe act of conferring a license for an activity.licentiateA person who holds the academic degree of license.licheeAlternative spelling of lychee.lichenase(biochemistry) Any glucanase that can hydrolyse licheninslichenate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lichenic acidlichenineArchaic form of lichenin.licheniseAlternative spelling of lichenize.lichenize(transitive) To cover with lichens.lichenlikeResembling or characteristic of lichen.lichexanthone(organic chemistry) A yellow pigment found in some lichens.lichgateAlternative spelling of lych-gate.lichinaseMisspelling of lichenase.lichnoxanthine(archaic) A yellow pigment in lichens.lichwakeAlternative form of lich-wake.lichwale(obsolete) A plant, the gromwell.licinine(entomology) Any member of the Licininae subfamily of beetles.lickableCapable of, or suitable for, being licked.lickle(childish or regional, Yorkshire, Caribbean) Alternative form of little.licksome(UK dialectal) Pleasant; agreeable; amiable; handsome; neatlickspittleA fawning toady; a base sycophant.licochalconeAny of a group of chalconoids, present in the roots of Glycyrrhiza, that show antimalarial propertieslicofelone(medicine) The analgesic and antiinflammatory drug [6-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-7-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizin-5-yl]acetic acidlicorice(countable) A plant of species Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America, the related American licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.licorineAlternative spelling of lycorine.licorne(historical, military) A type of muzzle-loading gun-howitzer used by the Russian Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries.licuraside(organic chemistry) The chalcone apioside (E)-1-[4-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3-[(2S,3R,4R)-3,4-dihydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxyphenyl]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-onelidamidineAn antidiarrheal drug.liddicoatite(mineralogy) A trigonal-ditrigonal pyramidal mineral containing aluminum, boron, calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, lithium, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.liddlePronunciation spelling of little, small.lidgeMLE form of legit.lidlikeResembling or characteristic of a lid.lidocaine(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.lidoflazineA piperazine calcium channel blocker.lie(intransitive) To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.liebauite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, copper, oxygen, and silicon.liebenbergite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal yellow green mineral containing magnesium, nickel, oxygen, and silicon.liebenerite(mineralogy) A form of muscovite with chemical formula KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂.liebigite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing calcium, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and uranium.liedlikeResembling or characteristic of a lied (type of German song).liefsome(dialectal, poetic or archaic) Agreeable; pleasing; delightful.lieganceAlternative form of ligeance.liegeA free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign.lienableSubject to a lien, or legal claim.lienee(law) One who has right of possession of goods but not right of property; the registered owner.liensinine(organic chemistry) The isoquinoline 4-[[(1R)-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-1-yl]methyl]-2-[[(1R)-1-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-6-methoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-7-yl]oxy]phenollierne(architecture) A cross-shaped rib of an ogival vault.lieve(archaic) Alternative form of lief.lievrite(mineralogy) Synonym of ilvaite.lifarizineA calcium channel blocker.lifeLifeforms, generally or collectively.lifeboathouseA boathouse for lifeboats.lifecare(US) The care of elderly people within a dedicated community after their retirement and usually up until their death.lifecourseThe chronological sequence of events in a lifelifectamineMisspelling of lipofectamine.lifecycleAlternative spelling of life cycle.lifeforceAlternative form of life force.lifelikeLike a living being, resembling life, giving an accurate representationlifelineA line to which a drowning or falling victim may cling.lifeloreThe knowledge of life or life experiences; wisdom.lifemateA companion for life.lifescapeA layout or representation of one's life, often depicted by life experiences, events, and circumstanceslifesizeAlternative spelling of life-size.lifesomeCharacterised by liveliness; animated; eventful.lifesourceAlternative form of life-source.lifestageAny particular stage in a person's life, or in the life cycle of an organismlifestanceAlternative form of life stance.lifestyleA 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.lifetimeThe duration of the life of someone or something.lifewide(education) Of or relating to a teaching strategy and an approach to learning and personal development that involves real-world contexts and settings.lifibrate(pharmacology) An antilipidemic drug.lifie(Australia, insurance, informal) A life insurance salesman or saleswoman.liftableCapable of being lifted.liftgate(automotive) A closure at the rear of a vehicle, or rear door, that can be raised to access the back of a vehicle.liftie(informal, skiing, snowboarding) A person who helps novices on and off of a skiliftliftlineA line or queue where people wait for a ski lift.ligable(music) Able to be joined with a ligature.ligamentocyteA fibroblast in a ligamentligandable(molecular biology) Capable of binding a ligand.ligandlikeResembling or characteristic of a ligand.ligandome(biochemistry) All the molecular ligands for proteins in cells and organisms considered as a wholeligase(biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the binding of two molecules; synthetase.ligatableAble to be ligatedligate(transitive) To bind with a ligature or bandage.ligative(grammar) Serving to connect separate elements.ligature(uncountable) The act of tying or binding something.ligeance(historical, UK, law) An allegiance.lightableCapable of being illuminated or made light or bright; able to affix with a light.lightconeAlternative spelling of light cone.lightcurveAlternative spelling of light curve.lighterageThe fee paid for conveyance of goods on a lighter (flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads across short distances).lightfaceThe opposite of boldface, a font that is light (has a low ratio of ink to white space).lightguide(physics) A waveguide used to guide lightlighthouseA tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.lighthouselikeResembling or characteristic of a lighthouse.lightie(South Africa, slang) Alternative form of lighty (“young man; boy”).lightlike(mathematics) (of a four-vector) Having a space component whose magnitude is equal to its time component multiplied by the speed of light.lightninglikeResembling or characteristic of lightning.lightplaneA small, lightweight aeroplane.lightpoleSynonym of streetlight (“any large outdoor light used to illuminate a public area”).lightsabreBritish standard spelling of lightsaber.lightscapeAn illuminated environment; a lighting arrangement that picks out some details and obscures others.lightsome(literary) Characterised by light; luminous; emitting or manifesting light; radiant.lightsourceAlternative form of light source.lightwaveAlternative form of light wave.lignaloeAlternative form of lign-aloes.lignanamide(organic chemistry) Any of a group of polycyclic aromatic amides preset in some wood or rootslignane(organic chemistry) The hydrocarbon formed by joining two propylbenzene residues at the β-carbon atom of the propyl side chain; this structure is the basis of all lignanslignase(biochemistry) Synonym of ligninase.ligneSynonym of line (“ill-defined unit of length”).lignicide(rare) A woodcutter.ligninase(biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that break down lignin.lignineDated form of lignin.lignireose(obsolete) A constituent of lignin, only slightly soluble in water.ligniteA low-grade, brownish-black coal.lignitizeTo convert to lignitelignocaine(pharmacology) Synonym of lidocaine.lignocellulase(biochemistry) An enzyme that hydrolyses lignocelluloselignocellulose(biochemistry) The combination of lignin and cellulose in the structural cells of woody plants.lignocerate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lignoceric acidlignone(obsolete) ligninlignose(botany) ligninlignosphere(soil science) The soil region subject to the influence of the woody parts of plants and their associated microorganismslignostilbene(organic chemistry) A stilbene that is a component of some ligninslignosulfonateAny sulfonated derivative of a ligninlignosulphonateAlternative form of lignosulfonate.lignumvitaeAlternative spelling of lignum vitae.ligroineAlternative form of ligroin.ligstrosideMisspelling of ligustroside.ligulateShaped like a strap or long tongueliguleA strap-shaped structure.ligure(obsolete) A gemstone, supposed to have been a form of agateligurite(mineralogy) A variety of sphene or titanite.ligustilideThe lactone (3Z)-3-butylidene-4,5-dihydro-2-benzofuran-1-one, isolated from plants of the genus Ligusticum, used as a cardiovascular therapyligustrazinetetramethylpyrazineligustroside(organic chemistry) A glycoside present in olives and other fruitslikable(of a person) Having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable.likasite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal blue mineral containing copper, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen.likeTo enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.likeable(often British spelling) Alternative spelling of likable.likee(nonstandard) To like (to have affection for).likembeA musical instrument found in sub-Saharan Africa; a kind of lamellophone.likenableAble to be likened (to something else); comparable.likesomeMarked by liking or likability; agreeable; pleasant; pleasing to the mind or senseslikewise(manner) In a similar manner.likewizeEye dialect spelling of likewise.likkle(Caribbean, MTE, MLE, Yorkshire, Lancashire, slang) Little.lilacine(organic chemistry) Alternative form of lilacin.liliatePertaining to Liliopsida.lililancifolosideA particular steroid glycoside.lillianite(mineralogy) A grey mineral that is a mixed sulfide of lead and bismuthlilliputianize(transitive) To make small or petty.lilopristone(pharmacology) An antiprogestin.lilylikeResembling or characteristic of a lily.limacide(rare, Europe) Any substance intended to kill gastropod molluscs (of the family Limacidae).limacineCharacteristic of slugs of the subfamily Limacinae.limaille(dentistry, obsolete) Bits of waste metal mixed with bone, dust, etc.; lemel.limature(obsolete) The act of filing.limbachalcone(organic chemistry) Any of a family of chalcones isolated from Persicaria limbata (syn. Polygonum limbatum).limbate(biology, paleontology) Having a distinct edge, especially one of a different colour; bordered.limbersomeCharacterised or marked by limberness; lithelimbieAlternative form of limby.limblineA fishing line that dangles from the limb of an overhanging tree.limbolikeA 2D platform-puzzle video game, often with a melancholy theme, similar to Limbo.limburgiteA dark volcanic rock resembling basalt and consisting essentially of olivine and augite with a brownish glassy groundmass.lime(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).limeade(countable, uncountable) A (variety of) citrus drink made from water, sugar, and the juice of limes.limecreteA form of concrete in which lime is used in place of cement.limehouseAn oast house that uses a limekiln.limejuiceAlternative form of lime juice.limelikeResembling a lime (the fruit).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.limescaleA white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.limestoneAn abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO₃); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.limicolineShore-dwelling, usually said of certain wading birds, such as snipes and plovers.limitableAble to be limited.limitateBounded by a distinct line.limitativeRestrictive, limited.limitiveInvolving or setting a limit; limiting.limitropheBorder, frontier; being or existing along a border or frontier.limitude(rare) The state or characteristic of being limited; limitedness.limnantheosideA particular steroid glycoside.limneObsolete form of limn.limniteA fossil pond snail (of the genus Lymnaea).limnivoreAny animal that consumes mud.limnocrene(of a spring) That originates in a pond or lakelimnocyonineAny of the subfamily †Limnocyoninae of extinct mammals.limnodophyte(botany) Helophytelimnophyte(biology) Any plant that grows in marshy conditions, or in shallow waterlimolike(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a limousine.limonene(organic chemistry) A monoterpene hydrocarbon 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene found in the essential oils of oranges, lemons and similar fruit, and mainly responsible for their fragrancelimonite(mineralogy) Any of several natural hydrous iron oxides; often a mixture of goethite and hematite with clays and manganese oxide.limousineAn automobile body with seats and permanent top like a coupe, and with the top projecting over the driver and a projecting front.limousinelikeResembling or characteristic of a limousine.limpetlikeResembling or characteristic of a limpet.limpitude(obsolete) limpiditylimple(intransitive, chiefly dialectal) To move or walk with a limp; hobblelimpsome(chiefly dialectal) Characterised or marked by limping; languidlimulineAny horseshoe crab of the infraorder LimulinalinableAlternative form of lineable.linaclotide(pharmacology) A medication used to treat chronic constipation.linage(now uncommon) Alternative spelling of lineage.linagliptineAlternative form of linagliptin.linaloeAlternative form of lignaloe.linamarase(biochemistry) beta-D-glucosidase, an enzyme found in many plants including cassava and the butter bean; an enzyme which breaks down linamarin and produces cyanohydrines and thus hydrogen cyanidelinarite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and sulfur.linckosideA particular steroid glycoside.lincolnite(mineralogy) Heulandite.lincosamideAny of a class of antibiotics including lincomycin and clindamycin.lindackerite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, and oxygen.lindane(organic chemistry) The organochlorine insecticide 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexanelindbergite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, carbon, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and sodium.linderanolide(organic chemistry) The butanolide (3Z,4S)-3-hexadecylidene-4-hydroxy-5-methylideneoxolan-2-onelinderone(organic chemistry) A biologically-active compound present in the medicinal plant Lindera lucidalindgrenite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, molybdenum, and oxygen.lindqvistite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal black mineral containing iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.lindsleyite(mineralogy) A trigonal-rhombohedral black mineral containing barium, chromium, iron, magnesium, oxygen, strontium, and titanium.lineA path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.lineableAble to be lined.lineageDescent in a line from a common progenitor; progeny; descending line of offspring or ascending line of parentage.linearisableAlternative form of linearizable.lineariseAlternative spelling of linearize.linearizable(mathematics) Able to be linearized.linearizeTo render an object linear.lineartuberculate(zoology, of dinosaurian eggshell ornamentations (textures)) Having ridges, and chains of ridges and nodes form lines parallel to the long axis of the egg.lineateTo mark with lines.lineatureAnything having an outline.linelikeResembling or characteristic of a line.linemate(sports) Someone who plays in the same offensive or defensive linelinemode(computing) A mode of interaction with a remote server where all incoming text characters are printed to the current line, without the possibility of updating the text of previous lines.linenetteA cotton fabric made in imitation of linen.linenlikeResembling linen.lineolate(zoology) Marked with little lines.linescore(baseball) A two-line chart that reports each team's run totals by inning, and total runs, total hits, and total errors.lineshape(physics) The cross-section of the intensity of a spectral line.lineside(rail transport) Alongside a railway line.linespace(typography) The gap between successive lines of text.linewiseIn terms of lines, or one line at a time.linge(intransitive, UK, dialectal, obsolete) To work hard.lingence(obsolete) A linctus.lingerieUnderwear or nightclothes (typically women's), especially when lacy or designed to be seductive.lingersomeCharacterised or marked by lingeringlingleAlternative form of lingel.linguacultureA culture with its associated language.linguaeplural of lingualingualize(linguistics) To make lingual.linguaphileA person who loves languages and words.linguaphone(music) Synonym of lamellaphone.lingueme(linguistics) Any unit of linguistic structure, such as a phoneme, a morpheme, or a whole phrase.linguicideThe death of a language, either naturally or from political causes.linguineRibbons of pasta, cut from a sheet, not as wide as tagliatelle.linguinilikeResembling linguine.linguipotence(rare) Linguistic expertise.linguisticize(transitive) To make linguistic; to reduce to a question of linguistics.lingulateIn 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.linkableCapable of being linked.linkageA mechanical device that connects things.linkeeSomething that is linked to; the target of a link.linklikeResembling a series of links, as in a chain; catenulate.linktree(social media) A landing page of social media links created using the online service Linktree.linkware(computing) Software components that can be used for free on the condition that the user links back to the creator's web site.linnaeite(mineralogy) A cobalt sulfide mineral that forms a series with polydymite.linne(obsolete) flaxlinoglirideAn antidiabetic drug.linoleamide(organic chemistry) The amide of linoleic acidlinoleateAny salt or ester of linoleic acid.linolenate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of linolenic acidlinopirdineA psychostimulant and nootropic drug with neuroprotective effects. It acts as a potassium channel blocker and releases acetylcholine.linotypeA form of typesetting machine in which a complete line of characters is set at once.linsidomineA metabolite of molsidomine that acts as a vasodilator.lintie(archaic, Scotland) A linnet.lintisite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, lithium, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and titanium.lintonite(mineralogy) A rare zeolite mineral.lintopride(pharmacology) A 5-HT₄ antagonist.lintwhite(archaic) A linnet.lioncelle(heraldry) Alternative form of lioncel.lionesqueSynonym of leonine.lioniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of lionize.lionizableAble or fit to be lionized.lionize(transitive) To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.lionlikeResembling or characteristic of a lion.liothyronine(pharmacology) A form of thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism and myxedema coma.liottite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-ditrigonal dipyramidal colorless mineral with the chemical formula (Na,K)₁₆Ca₈(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)₃(SO₄)₅Cl₄.liparite(mineralogy) Rhyolite.liparocele(rare, obsolete, medicine) A fatty tumor or cyst.lipase(biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of lipids.lipeplural of lipalipectomize(surgery) To carry out a lipectomy.lipidateTo modify by means of lipidationlipidativeRelating to lipidationlipideArchaic form of lipid.lipidome(biochemistry) The set of all lipids in a cell or organismlipidophileAny lipidophilic substancelipidosomeAlternative form of liposome.liplikeResembling or characteristic of a lip.liplineThe outline shape of the lips.lipoamidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of lipoylated proteinslipoamide(organic chemistry) The compound 6,8-dithiooctanoic amide.lipoaspirateThe material removed by lipoaspirationlipoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lipoic acidlipocarbohydrate(biochemistry) A complex of lipid and carbohydratelipochitooligosaccharide(organic chemistry) A glycolipid, derived from chitooligosaccharide, that is a bacterial nodulation factorlipochromeAny naturally-occurring, fat-soluble pigment such as carotenes or chlorophyll.lipoconjugate(biochemistry) lipid conjugatelipocyte(cytology) An adipocyte in connective tissue that stores and metabolizes fatlipodecapeptideA lipopeptide in which the peptide component is a decapeptidelipodepsinonapeptide(organic chemistry) A compound consisting of a closed ring of nine non-ribosomally synthesized amino acids bonded to a fatty acid hydrocarbon tail.lipodepsipeptideA depsipeptide lipidlipodipeptideA lipopeptide in which the peptide component is a dipeptidelipofectamine(biology) A common transfection reagentlipogenase(biochemistry) Alternative form of lipoxygenase.lipoglycoconjugateA lipid glycoconjugatelipoglycopeptideAny of a class of antibiotics with lipophilic side chains linked to glycopeptides.lipoheptapeptideAny lipopeptide composed of seven amino acidslipohexapeptideA lipopeptide derived from a hexapeptidelipointoxicate(biochemistry) To disturb the biochemistry of a cell by the accumulation of saturated phospholipids.lipokeratinocyte(cytology) A keratinocyte that also contains a lipid organellelipokine(biochemistry) Any hormone that controls the metabolism of lipidslipolactonase(biochemistry) Any lactonase that is active against lipoproteinslipolyzeTo cause or to undergo lipolysis.liponucleoside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of fatty acid derivatives of nucleosides, many of which are antibioticslipooligosaccharide(biochemistry) Any of a large class of lipids conjugated with oligosaccharides.lipooxygenaseAlternative form of lipoxygenase.lipoparticleA viruslike particle, composed of a lipid bilayer, that is used to transport proteinslipopentapeptideA lipopeptide containing five amino acid residueslipopeptidase(biochemistry) Any peptidase that hydrolyses lipopeptideslipopeptide(biochemistry) An organic complex of lipids and peptideslipoperoxidativeRelating to, or causing lipoperoxidationlipoperoxide(organic chemistry) The peroxide of an unsaturated lipid, typically produced by lipoperoxidationlipophageA cell that absorbs or breaks down fats.lipophile(chemistry) Any lipophilic substance.lipophore(biology) A lipochrome-containing chromatophore, usually a xanthophorelipopolyamine(organic chemistry) Any polyamine that has one or more long aliphatic chainslipopolypeptideA lipopeptide in which the peptide is a polypeptidelipopolysaccharide(biochemistry) Any of a large class of lipids conjugated with polysaccharideslipoproteinase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a lipoprotein to form a lipid and a proteinlipoproteomeA proteome of the lipoproteins of an organismlipoquinone(organic chemistry) Any of several related classes of quinone that have aliphatic (especially isoprenyl) side chainsliposaccharide(organic chemistry) A lipid conjugated with a sugar, but especially a Synonym of lipopolysaccharide.liposculptureA form of liposuction that uses ultrasound to first break up the fatliposolubleSoluble in lipids (or in organic solvents).liposome(biochemistry) An aqueous compartment enclosed by a bimolecular membrane, typically of phospholipid; a lipid vesicle.liposomizeTo form into a liposomeliposphereA droplet of lipid, stabilized by a layer of phospholipid, used as a drug-delivery system.lipotetradecadepsipeptide(biochemistry) A lipodepsipeptide that has fourteen amino acid residueslipotetradecapeptide(biochemistry) A lipopeptide that has fourteen amino acid residueslipotetrapeptide(organic chemistry) Any lipopeptide derived from a tetrapeptidelipotripeptideA lipopeptide derived from a tripeptidelipotropeA lipotropic substancelipoundecapeptide(biochemistry) Any lipopeptide complex of an undecapeptidelipovesicleAny vesicle (such as a liposome) that contains lipidslipoviroparticleA type of virion incorporating lipoproteinlipoxidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acidslipoxidativeRelating to, or causing lipoxidationlipoxygenase(biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acidslipoxygenate(organic chemistry) To oxidize fat (especially polyunsaturated fats)lipoyltransferase(biochemistry) A transferase that transfers lipoic acid to proteinslipozyme(biochemistry) A commercial form of lipaselippageAn uneven surface of a floor that occurs when stone or tiles are not laid to a uniform levellippieAlternative spelling of lippy (“lipstick; lip”).lippitudesoreness of the eyes; blearednessliprotide(biochemistry) A micellular complex of lipid surrounding a protein corelipsalveAlternative form of lip salve.lipscombite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-trapezohedral mineral containing hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.lipserviceAlternative form of lip service.lipslide(skateboarding, snowboarding) A manoeuvre in which the board slides along a structure on its front or back lipliptiniteThe finely-ground and macerated remains found in coal deposits.liquable(archaic) Capable of being melted.liquateTo separate by fusion, as a more fusible from a less fusible material.liquefactiveThat causes or is associated with liquefaction.liquefiableAble to be liquefied.liquesce(intransitive) To become a liquid; to liquefy.liquescenceAlternative form of liquescency.liquidable(finance) Able to be liquidated.liquidatable(finance, of assets) capable of being liquidatedliquidateSynonym of liquefy (“to make (something) into a liquid”); to liquidize.liquidiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of liquidize.liquidizeto make liquid usually referring to solid food in a food processor; liquefy.liquidlikeResembling or characteristic of a liquid.liquifiableAlternative form of liquefiable.liquoriceUK, Ireland, India, and South Africa standard spelling of licorice.liquorlikeResembling liquor.liraeplural of liraliraglutide(pharmacology) An antidiabetic drug C₁₇₂H₂₆₅N₄₃O₅₁ (trademark Victoza) that is an analog of glucagon-like peptide 1 administered by injection in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.liranaftateAn antifungal drug.lirateHaving fine thread-like lines or grooves.lire(UK dialectal, Scotland) The fleshy part of a roast capon, etc. as distinguished from a limb or joint.lirellateSynonym of lirelliform.lirellineHaving or resembling a lirella.liriconite(mineralogy) A blue monoclinic mineral composed of aluminium, copper, arsenate, and hydroxide.liriodenine(organic chemistry) An oxoaporphine alkaloid present in Zanthoxylum nitidumliriopeAny of the plants of the genus Liriope used as a groundcover in landscaping and gardeninglirioproliosideA particular steroid glycoside.liripipeObsolete form of liripoop.liroconite(mineralogy) A complex vitreous monoclinic mineral, hydrated copper aluminium arsenate hydroxide, with a bright blue or green colour.lisadimateA sunscreen compound.lisdexamfetamineA psychoactive drug and stimulant prodrug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes.lisdextroamphetaminelisdexamfetaminelisenteplural of sentelisetite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal colorless mineral containing aluminum, calcium, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.lishizhenite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, sulfur, and zinc.lisitsynite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal colorless mineral that is a potassium borosilicate.liskeardite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing aluminum, arsenic, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen.lisleA type of strong cotton thread, or a cloth woven from such thread.lisne(obsolete, dialect) Alternative form of lissen.lisofyllineA synthetic molecule with anti-inflammatory properties.lisostaphineMisspelling of lysostaphin.lissamineA synthetic dye.lisseA fine sheer fabric of silk or cotton used in women's neckwear and in ruching.lissoclinamide(organic chemistry) A cytotoxic cyclopeptide, having 21 amino acid residues, isolated from an ascidian of the genus Lissoclinum.lissomeAlternative spelling of lissom.listableThat can be listed.listeeA person who is listed in a list.listeme(linguistics) An item that is memorized as part of a list, as opposed to being generated by a rule.listenablePleasant or easy to listen to.listeriophageA listeria bacteriophagelisticle(informal, journalism) An article based around a list.listlikeResembling or characteristic of a list.listroscelidineAny katydid of the subfamily Listroscelidinaelistserve(Internet) An electronic mailing list using the medium of e-mail.listwiseOf or relating to a list or lists.lisurideA certain antiparkinsonian drug.litanywiseIn the manner of a litany.litcheeAlternative form of lychee.litchfielditeA rare coarse-grained, foliated igneous rock that is a variety of nepheline syenite.lite(usually postpositive) Abridged or lesser; being a simpler or unpaid version of a product.literacideThe "murder" of a book or other literatureliterageAlternative form of litreage.literaliseAlternative form of literalize.literalizeTo make literal or prosaicliterateAble to read and write; having literacy.literatesquehaving a literary quality; befitting literatureliterateuseAlternative spelling of litterateuse.literatiseAlternative form of literatize.literatizeTo make literate; to introduce or increase the incidence of reading and writing.literatureThe body of all written works.literbikeAlternative form of litrebike.literoseDistinctively literary, usually in a studied or affected form.lithagogue(medicine, archaic) Any medicine capable of expelling calculous matter with the urine.litharenite(geology) A lithic sandstonelithargelead monoxide (PbO) a toxic solid formed from oxidation of lead in air, and used as a pigment.lithate(obsolete, chemistry) Any salt of lithic acid (uric acid); an urate.litheSlim but not skinny.lithesomeCharacterised or marked by litheness; pliant, limber, nimble, lissom.lithiate(chemistry, materials design) lithatelithide(chemistry) A hypothetical alkalide with lithium as the anion.lithiomarsturite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, lithium, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.lithiophilite(mineralogy) A variety of triphylite that is a mixed phosphate of lithium and manganese.lithiophorite(mineralogy) A basic oxide of lithium, manganese and aluminium found in hydrothermal ore deposits and sedimentary manganese deposits, with the chemical formula (Al,Li)Mn⁴⁺O₂(OH)₂.lithiophosphate(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing lithium, oxygen, and phosphorus.lithiosilane(uncountable, inorganic chemistry) The compound LiSiH₃lithiotantite(mineralogy)A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing lithium, niobium, oxygen, and tantalum.lithiowodginite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic grayish white mineral containing lithium, oxygen, and tantalum.lithiumlike(medicine) Having a similar neuropsychological effect as lithium drugslithobrakeTo perform lithobraking.lithocapture(astronautics, humorous) To perform lithocapture.lithocholate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lithocholic acidlithoclineA region of varying amounts of groundwaterlithocyteA 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 LithophagalithographizeTo print using the technique of lithography.litholabeA forceps-like instrument for grasping a calculus and holding it while it is crushed.lithomarge(archaic) Synonym of kaolinite.lithophagineAny mussel of the subfamily LithophaginaelithophaneA style of European porcelain in which the figures are seen by transmitted lightlithophile(physical chemistry, geology) In the Goldschmidt classification, an element that forms silicates or oxides and is concentrated in the minerals of the Earth's crust.lithophoneAny musical instrument in which sound is produced by percussion of a stone.lithophyse(mineralogy) A spherulitic cavity, often with concentric chambers, observed in some volcanic rocks, such as rhyolitic lavas.lithophyte(biology) Any plant that lives grows on rocks, obtaining nourishment from rain and the atmosphere.lithoponeA white pigment, a mixture of barium sulfate and zinc sulfide, used in paints and enamels.lithoscope(historical) An instrument for measuring the refractive indices of crystal materials.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.lithosiineAny lichen moth of the tribe Lithosiinilithosite(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.lithospermate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lithospermic acid.lithospermoside(organic chemistry) The glycoside nitrile (2Z)-2-[(4R,5S,6S)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxycyclohex-2-en-1-ylidene]acetonitrile present in the roots of Lithospermumlithosphere(geology) The rigid, mechanically strong, outer layer of the Earth, which is divided into twelve major tectonic plates.lithostathine(biochemistry) A protein that inhibits the formation of pancreatic stoneslithostatineMisspelling of lithostathine.lithotome(surgery, archaic) An instrument used for cutting the bladder to remove a calculus; a cystotome. [from 18th c.]lithotomizeTo carry out a lithotomy.lithotrite(archaic) A lithotripter.lithotritiseAlternative form of lithotritize.lithotritizeTo perform lithotrity.lithotypeAn etched stonen surface for printing, having the design in relief.lithouseAlternative form of lit-house.lithozone(geology) A lithostratigraphic unit: an interval of geological strata defined on the basis of its characteristic lithostratigraphy.litidionite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing copper, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.litigable(law) Able or likely to be successfully litigatedlitigate(intransitive, construed with on) To go to law; to carry on a lawsuit.litigativeRelating to litigation.litleAlternative form or misspelling of little, small.litote(perhaps nonstandard) An instance of litotes.litoxetine(pharmacology) An antidepressant drug.litrageAlternative form of litreage.litreThe metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbol: L, l, or ℓ.litreageAn amount measured in litres.litrebike(slang, neologism) A motorcycle with an engine displacement of 1000cc or greater.littermateAn animal born in the same litter.littersizeThe number of newborn animals in a litterlittleSmall, not large, limited, particularly:littlespaceAlternative spelling of little space.littlie(colloquial) A small person or child.littorine(organic chemistry) A tropane alkaloid found in a variety of plants including Datura and Atropa belladonna.lituateForked with the points turned outward.lituite(paleontology) Any ammonite of the genus †Lituites, found in the Cretaceous formation.lituiticone(malacology) A conch or shell which completes few whorls in the beginning, and thereafter becomes a straight cone.liturate(zoology) Having indistinct spots, paler at the margins.liturgeA leader in public worship.liturgize(rare) to celebrate liturgicallylitvinskite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and zirconium.litzineA zine that publishes literary works.liueObsolete typography of live.livableEndurable, survivable, suitable for living in, inhabitable.live(intransitive) To be alive; to have life.liveableAlternative spelling of livable.liveingite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-sphenoidal lead gray mineral containing arsenic, lead, and sulfur.livelode(obsolete) Course of life; means of support; livelihood.liverlikeResembling or characteristic of a liver (the organ) or its meat.liversidgeite(mineralogy) A mineral composed of a hydrated zinc phosphatelivesomeHaving the characteristics of life or of being alive; indicative of life or of living; livableliveware(colloquial) People who work with computers, as opposed to the software or hardware they use; loosely, human beings, as opposed to technology.livewireAlternative spelling of live wire.livewithableLivable with; that can be tolerated by others.liveyere(Newfoundland) A settler; an inhabitant.livingstoneiteAlternative form of livingstonite (“a mineral”).livingstonite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing antimony, mercury, and sulfur.livre(historical) A unit of currency formerly used in France, divided into 20 sols or sous.lixisenatide(pharmacology) A glucogan-like peptidase agonist being investigated for the treatment of diabetes.lixiviateTo separate (a substance) into soluble and insoluble components through percolation; to leach.lizardite(mineralogy) Serpentine.lizardlikeLike or resembling a lizard.lizzie(slang) Alternative form of lezzie (“lesbian”).llamacide(rare) The act of killing a llama.llamalikeResembling or characteristic of a llama.loadableCapable of being loaded.loadsome(rare) burdensomeloadspaceThe space in a vehicle designed for the carrying of a load.loadstoneAlternative form of lodestone.loadwiseWith regards to a load; in terms of load.loaflikeResembling or characteristic of a loaf.loanableThat may be loanedloaneeborrower; someone who is loaned somethingloathableDeserving loathing; loathsome; detestable.loathe(transitive) To detest, hate, or revile (someone or something).loathesomeMisspelling of loathsome.loathsomeHighly offensive; abominable, sickening.loaveAlternative form of lofe.lobatamide(organic chemistry) Any of a group of macrolides in the sea squirt Aplidium lobatumlobateResembling a lobe.lobbylikeResembling or characteristic of a lobby.lobeAny projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form. [from 19th c.]lobectomize(surgery) To carry out a lobectomy.lobeglitazone(pharmacology) A particular thiazolidinedione antidiabetic drug.lobelike(anatomy) Resembling or characteristic of a lobe.lobelineA natural alkaloid found in various plants, mostly of the genus Lobelia, a white amorphous powder which is freely soluble in water, used as an aid to smoking cessation.lobendazoleAn anthelminthic drug.lobophorolide(organic chemistry) A cyclic polyketide lactone present in the brown alga Lobophoralobose(zoology) Having broad, thick pseudopodia, as certain ameboid protozoans.lobotomiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of lobotomize.lobotomite(slang, derogatory) One who is brainless, stupid, as if they had been lobotomized.lobotomize(transitive) To perform a lobotomy upon.lobscouceObsolete form of lobscouse.lobscourseAlternative form of lobscouse.lobscouse(nautical) A dish of meat stewed with vegetables and ship biscuit.lobsteretteAny of various small lobsters.lobsterlikeResembling or characteristic of a lobster.lobsterscopeSynonym of flicker wheel (“kind of stage lighting”).lobulateSynonym of lobulated.lobuleDiminutive of lobe:lobulette(anatomy) A little lobule, or subdivision of a lobule.lobuloseAlternative form of lobulous.localeThe place where something happens.localisableAlternative spelling of localizable.localise(British spelling, transitive) Alternative spelling of localize.localiteA person from a particular area; a locallocalizableCapable of being localized.localizate(nonstandard, chiefly non-native speakers' English) To locate (or localize).localize(transitive) To make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place.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.locate(transitive) To place; to set in a particular spot or position.locateableAlternative form of locatable.locative(grammar) Indicating place, or the place where, or wherein.locativize(grammar) To convert to a locative form.locavore(cooking, neologism) One who tries to eat only locally grown foods.locellate(botany) Divided into secondary compartments or cells, as where one cavity is separated into several smaller oneslochage(historical) The head of a lochos in Ancient Greece; an officer or commander.locheArchaic form of loach (“kind of fish”).lochsideBordering or near a loch.lockableCapable of being locked.lockageMaterials for locks in a canal.lockbladeA knife whose blade can be locked in position when fully extended.lockeArchaic spelling of lock.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.locklikeResembling or characteristic of a lock (fastener opened by a key).lockplate(firearms) The plate that covers the lockwork of a gun.locksideBeside a lock (segment of a waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels).locoablativelocally ablative (as a therapy)locodescriptiveDescribing a place.locomote(now chiefly biology) To move or travel (from one location to another).locomotive(rail transport) The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.locorestive(rare) Staying in one place.loculate(botany) Divided into loculi, cavities or compartmentslocule(zoology) A little hollow; a loculus.loculoascomyceteAn ascomycete fungus in which the asci, which are bitunicate and fissitunicate, develop in pre-formed locules.loculose(botany) Divided by locules (internal partitions inside cells).locundiosideA particular glycoside.locupletePossessing wealth; rich.locustelleAlternative form of locustella.locustlikeResembling or characteristic of a locust.locute(intransitive or transitive, rare) To speak; to say; to utter.locutiveSynonym of locutionary.lodde(obsolete) the capelin (fish).lode(mining) A vein of metallic ore that lies within definite boundaries, or within a fissure.lodemanage(obsolete, nautical) Pilotage.lodenosineA failed experimental drug for the treatment of HIV.lodestoneAny naturally occurring magnet.lodgeA building for recreational use such as a hunting lodge or a summer cabin.lodgeableCapable of being lodged.lodgehouseSynonym of lodge (“type of building”).lodgepoleA lodgepole pine or its wood.lodginghouseAlternative form of lodging house.lodicule(botany) A small scale at the base of the ovary of a flower of a grass.lodiperoneAn anxiolytic drug.lodoxamide(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An antiallergic.lodranite(mineralogy) A type of meteorite containing orthopyroxene, olivine, diopside and plagioclaseloeObsolete spelling of lo.loellingiteAlternative spelling of löllingite.loerie(South Africa) Alternative spelling of lourie.loeweiteAlternative form of loweite.loewite(mineralogy) An evaporite, consisting of a mixed sodium and magnesium sulphatelofe(West Midlands and Northern England) An offer; choice; an opportunity; chance.lofemizoleA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.lofepramine(pharmacology) A tricyclic antidepressant.lofexidineAn alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonist, historically used as a short-acting antihypertensive, but more commonly used to alleviate physical symptoms of heroin and opiate withdrawal.loftlikeResembling a loftloftmateSomeone with whom one shares a loft.logamediate(physics) Describing a proposed form of cosmological inflation whose rate is intermediate between logarithmic and exponential.loganate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of loganic acid.logarithmiseAlternative form of logarithmize.logarithmizeTo derive the logarithm of a number.logatome(linguistics) A short pseudoword, typically of a single syllable.logeA booth or stall.logfile(computing) A file that serves as a log.loggable(of a forest, etc.) Suitable for logging.loggeplural of loggialoggieplural of loggialoghouseSynonym of log cabinlogicalize(transitive) To understand the logic behind something; to build the logical explanation for something.logiciseAlternative form of logicize.logicize(transitive) To make logical; to bring into the domain of logic.logie(theater, archaic) A piece of fake jewellery, typically made from zinc.loglikeResembling or characteristic of a log of wood.logline(authorship) A very short summary of a script or screenplay.logographemeA Chinese character or recognizable subunit of a character, such as a stroke or radical.logomachize(intransitive) To dispute the meanings of words.logophileOne who loves words; a word buff.logophobeOne who has logophobia.logosphereThe age of writing, preceding the graphosphere or age of print.logothete(historical) Any of various state officials or functionaries in the Byzantine Empire.logotypeA symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an institution or other entity, usually referred to as a logo.logscalelogarithmic scalelogspace(computing theory) logarithmic spaceloikePronunciation spelling of like.loineyeA cut of meat from the longissimus of a pig.loipeA cross-country ski trail.loke(UK dialectal) The wicket or hatch of a door.lokundjosideA particular steroid glycoside.lolicore(music) A subgenre of breakcore that is characterised by heavily distorted and pitch-shifted samples, typically taken from anime, and often inspired by Japanese otaku culture.loline(organic chemistry) festucine or any of several similar alkaloidslollingiteAlternative spelling of löllingite.lollipoplikeResembling or characteristic of a lollipop.lollycakeAlternative form of lolly cake.lomasome(cytology) A paramural body associated with the membranes of plant and fungal cellslombazoleAn antifungal drug.lomerizine(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker with antimigraine properties.lometraline(pharmacology) An aminotetralin drug.lomevactoneA psychostimulant and antidepressant drug.lomitapideAn investigational drug for the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia.lomonite(mineralogy, archaic) laumontitelomonosovite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing oxygen, phosphorus, silicon, sodium, and titanium.lomustineA particular drug used in chemotherapy.lonchiole(zoology) A monaxon with one tine or distal ray, applied to sponges.lonchocarpane(organic chemistry) An isoflavane found in Lonchocarpus laxiflorus.londonite(mineralogy) An isometric-hextetrahedral mineral containing aluminum, beryllium, boron, calcium, cesium, iron, lithium, manganese, oxygen, potassium, rubidium, silicon, and sodium.loneSolitary; having no companion.lonecreekite(mineralogy) An isometric-diploidal colorless mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.lonesomeUnhappy due to being alone; lonely.lonestone(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: dropstonelongage(economics, informal) The opposite of a shortage; an excessive amount.longcaseA longcase clock.longe(US, transitive) To work (a horse) in a circle at the end of a long line or rope.longeve(largely, obsolete, uncommon) Longevous, long-lived.longhouseA long communal housing of the Iroquois and some other American Indians, the Malaysians, the Indonesians, the Vikings, and many other peoples.longibornane(organic chemistry) A sequiterpene derived by reduction of longiborneol. IUPAC name (1R,2S,7S,8S,9R)-2,6,6,9-tetramethyltricyclo[5.4.0.0^(2,9)]undecanelongicaudate(zoology) Having a long tail.longicaudosideA particular steroid glycoside.longicone(malacology) A long, thin, conic shell, as of some Paleozoic cephalopods.longidome(malacology) A longidomic mollusc.longieA Manx cat with a relatively long tail.longifoleneA naturally-occurring oily liquid hydrocarbon found primarily in the high-boiling fraction of certain pine resins.longilobine(organic chemistry) A pyrrolizidine alkaloid.longiloquence(archaic) long-windednesslongipalpate(entomology) having long palpilongipedate(entomology) having long legslongipedlactone(organic chemistry) Any of a particular class of polycyclic cytotoxic triterpenoid lactoneslongipennate(zoology) Having long wings or quillslongipennine(zoology, obsolete) Of or pertaining to the former order Longipennes, various long-winged birdslongipinene(organic chemistry) The sesquiterpene hydrocarbon 2,6,6,9-tetramethyltricyclo[5.4.0.0(2,8)]undec-9-enelongipinnate(of an ichthyosaur) Having long, extended flippers.longirostrateLong-billed; longirostral.longirostrine(zoology) Having a long jaw or rostrum, especially of a crocodilianlongitude(geography) Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.longline(clothing) longer than usual; especially reaching to the hipslongnoseHaving a long nose (used in the names of fish and other animals).longrangeAlternative form of long-range.longrifleAlternative form of long rifle.longshoreOf, relating to, or living along a seacoast.longsome(UK dialectal) Tedious; tiresomely long.longtimeHaving endured for a long period of time.longtitudeObsolete form of longitude.longulite(mineralogy) A kind of crystallite with a slender acicular form.longwave(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters.longwiseLengthwise; longways; lengthways.loniceroside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of glycosides isolated from plants of the genus Lonicera.lonidamineA derivative of indazole-3-carboxylic acid, known to inhibit aerobic glycolysis in cancer cells.lonsdaleite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal mineral containing carbon. Also called hexagonal diamond.loogie(US, slang) A thick quantity of sputum, usually containing phlegm.looie(informal) Lieutenant.lookableAble to be looked at, or suited to visual interaction; visible.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.lookeObsolete spelling of look.lookeeOne who is looked at.lookieAlternative form of lookee.lookseeAlternative form of look-see.looksieAlternative spelling of look-see.looksome(informal) Characterised or marked by (good) looks; good-lookinglookswiseIn a manner that pertains to looks or appearance.lookupable(informal, rare) Able to be looked up.loongheeArchaic form of lungi (“cloth worn around the waist”).loonie(Canada, informal, numismatics) The Canadian dollar coin in common circulation since 1987.loonsome(pronunciation spelling) lonesomeloooveElongated form of love.loopableThat can be looped.loophole(figurative) A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.loopie(Scotland) deceitful; cunning; slylooplikeResembling or characteristic of a loop.loopline(rail transport) Alternative form of loop line.loopspace(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.loopwiseBy means of loopsloose(transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints.loosenableThat can be loosened.loosestrifeAny of certain flowering plants of the genera Lythrum and Lysimachia, which are in different taxonomic families.loosieAlternative spelling of loosey.lootableCapable of being looted; plunderable.lootie(India, chiefly in the plural) An irregular soldier whose main object was plunder; a marauder.loparite(mineralogy) A granular, brittle oxide mineral of the perovskite class.lopeTo travel an easy pace with long strides.loperamide(pharmacology) A synthetic antidiarrheal agent of the opiate class (trademark Imodium) that slows intestinal peristalsis and is taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₃₃ClN₂O₂·HCl to control acute nonspecific diarrhea or chronic diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease or to reduce fecal volume discharged from ileostomies.loperimideMisspelling of loperamide.lopezite(mineralogy) A rare red triclinic chromate mineral.lophate(biology) Having a surface morphology of ridges surrounding depressions. Applied to seeds, pollen, spores, teeth.lophine(organic chemistry) A nitrogenous organic base obtained by the oxidation of amarine, and regarded as a derivative of benzoic aldehyde.lophirone(organic chemistry) Any of a class of biflavonoids found in Lophira species.lophobranchiate(zoology, obsolete) Of or pertaining to the obsolete order of fish Lophobranchii, roughly corresponding to modern-day order Syngnathiformes.lophocereine(organic chemistry) A toxic glycoside found in the cactus Lophocereus schottii.lophocerine(organic chemistry) An isoquinoline alkaloid with IUPAC name 6-methoxy-2-methyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-7-ol.lophocyte(cytology) A type of large cell found in the mesohyl of sponges which produces fibrillar collagen.lophophine3-methoxy-4,5-methylenedioxyphenethylamine, a putative psychedelic and entactogen drug of the methylenedioxyphenethylamine class.lophophorate(zoology) Having a lophophore.lophophore(zoology) A feeding organ of brachiopods, bryozoans and phoronids.lophyohylineAny frog of the subfamily Lophyohylinaelorajmine17-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.loratadine(pharmacology) An antihistamine drug used to treat allergies.lorate(botany, of leaves) Having the form of a thong or strap.loratidineMisspelling of loratadine.lorbamate(pharmacology) A muscle relaxant and tranquilizer of the carbamate family.lorcainideAn antiarrhythmic drug.lordieAlternative spelling of lordy.lordlikeLike a lord; lordly.loreAll the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience.loreclezoleA sedative and anticonvulsant.lorenzenite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing oxygen, silicon, sodium, and titanium.lorette(dated) A woman of low morals, especially associated with the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette district of Paris.lorglumideA drug which inhibits gastrointestinal motility and reduces gastric secretions.lorgnetteAn opera glass with a handle.loricaeplural of loricaloricariineRelating to catfish of the subfamily Loricariinaeloricate(transitive) To cover with some protecting substance, as with lute, a crust, coating, or plates.lorpiprazole(pharmacology) An anxiolytic drug of the phenylpiperazine class.lorrieObsolete spelling of lorry.lortalamineAn antidepressant.losableThat can be lost.losangeObsolete form of lozenge.lose(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.loseableObsolete spelling of losable.losengeObsolete form of lozenge.loseyite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and zinc.losigamoneAn investigational drug for the treatment of epilepsy.losindoleA tricyclic antidepressant.losoxantroneAn anthrapyrazole antibiotic.lossageloss, especially systematic or continuouslosseObsolete spelling of loss.lossenite(mineralogy) A hydrated lead-iron sulpharsenate from the mines of Laurion in Attica.lote(intransitive, archaic) To lurk; lie hiddenlotharmeyerite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and zinc.lotheObsolete form of loathe.lothsomeObsolete spelling of loathsome.lotifazoleA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.lotterylikeResembling or characteristic of a lottery.lotucaine(pharmacology) A particular anesthetic drug.loture(obsolete) Synonym of lotion.lotuslikeResembling or characteristic of a lotus.louage(Tunisia) Synonym of shared taxi.loucheOf questionable taste or morality; decadent.loude(obsolete) Sound.loudounite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and zirconium.loudsome(chiefly poetic) Characterised or marked by loudness; noisyloueObsolete typography of love.loughlinite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic pearl white mineral containing hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.louieAlternative form of looey.louisine(historical) A fine-grained, lightweight, soft-finished silk of microscopic basketweave.loukoumasomeAn organelle that expresses tubulinlounge(intransitive) To relax; to spend time lazily; to stand, sit, or recline, in an indolent manner.loungelikeResembling or characteristic of a lounge.loupeA magnifying glass, usually mounted in an eyepiece, often used by jewellers and watchmakers.loureA French Baroque dance.lourenswalsite(mineralogy) A hexagonal mineral containing aluminum, barium, calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and titanium.lourieAny of several species of the family Musophagidae.louseA small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.louseborneTransported by lice.louselikeResembling or characteristic of a louse.lousicideA substance that kills lice.loutsomeCharacteristic or typical of a loutlouvre(chiefly British) Alternative form of louver.lovableInspiring or deserving love or affection; adorable or cute.lovageA perennial Mediterranean herb, of species Levisticum officinale, with odor and flavor resembling celery.lovdarite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing aluminum, barium, beryllium, calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, and titanium.love(uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another.loveableAlternative form of lovable.loveageObsolete form of lovage (“Levisticum officinale”).loveappleAlternative form of love apple.lovebiteAlternative spelling of love bite.loveeOne who is loved; a recipient of love.lovehandleAlternative spelling of love handle.loveholeThe anus or vagina, in the context of sex.lovelikeResembling or characteristic of love.loveloreThe knowledge, science, study, or history of love.lovemateThe person with whom one is mated in love; a lover or sweetheart.lovemobile(informal) A float or truck that carries sound equipment, dancers, etc. at music festivals.loveringite(mineralogy) A trigonal-rhombohedral black mineral containing aluminum, calcium, cerium, chromium, iron, magnesium, oxygen, titanium, vanadium, and zirconium.loverlikeBefitting or characteristic of a lover.lovertine(obsolete) Someone addicted to lovemaking (courtship).lovesomeWorthy of love; having qualities that inspire love; lovable.lovestone(British, colloquial) ivylovewende(obsolete) Lovable; beloved; lovely; loving.lovie(UK) Alternative form of lovey (“term of address”).loviride(pharmacology) An antiviral drug against HIV.lovozerite(mineralogy) A mineral composed of a hydrated silicate of sodium, potassium, manganese, calcium, and zirconiumlowable(obsolete) Permissible or commendable .lowage(archaic) A charge on shipping.lowbie(online gaming, informal) A low-level character in an MMORPG.loweAlternative form of low ("flame").loweite(geology) An alkaline sulphate that is a volcanic sublimation productlowerablethat can be loweredlowgradeAlternative form of low-grade.lowke(Early Modern, obsolete) Alternative spelling of look.lowlifeLacking morality.lowlineA slackline which is mounted close to the groundlowneArchaic form of loon (“idler, lout”).lowrance(obsolete) Synonym of lowrie.lowrie(Scotland) A fox.lowriseAlternative form of low-rise.lowsideAlternative form of low side.lowsomeCharacterised by lowness; marked by low status, quantity, or degree; lowish; lowlylowtideThe point at which the sea level is at its lowest during any given cycleloxapine(pharmacology) A typical antipsychotic medication derived from dibenzazepine and mainly used to treat schizophrenia.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.loxoribine(pharmacology) A particular guanosine analogue.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.loyaliseAlternative form of loyalize.loyalize(transitive) To make (someone) loyal to a cause.loyaltieObsolete form of loyalty.lozenge(shapes, heraldry) A thin rhombus, having two acute and two obtuse angles.lozengelikeResembling or characteristic of a lozenge (diamond shape).lozengewise(heraldry) Placed like a lozenge (a diamond).luanheite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal milky white mineral containing mercury and silver.lubazodoneAn antidepressant drug.lubberlikeLike a lubber; lubberly.lube(informal) Lubricant.lubeluzoleA drug which acts as an indirect NMDA antagonist.luberoite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic bronze brown mineral containing platinum and selenium.lubiprostone(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A laxative drug C₂₀H₃₂F₂O₅ taken orally in the treatment of chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. It is marketed under the trademark Amitiza.lubisprostoneAlternative form of lubiprostone.lubricateTo make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.lubricativeAssisting, or relating to, lubrication.lucabindiite(mineralogy) A hexagonal mineral with the chemical formula (K,NH₄)As₄O₆(Cl,Br).lucanthoneA particular drug used in chemotherapy.lucarne(architecture) A dormer-window.lucartamideA proton pump inhibitor.luceThe pike, Esox lucius, when fully grown.lucencelucency; luminositylucerativeMisspelling of lucrative.lucerne(now rare) Alfalfa.lucidenate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lucidenic acidluciferase(biochemistry) Any one of a group of enzymes that produce bioluminescence by oxidizing luciferin.luciferineAlternative form of luciferin.luciteAlternative letter-case form of Lucite.luciveeAlternative form of lucifee.luckieObsolete form of lucky.lucksomeMarked by luck; fortunate; characterised as luckylucrativeProducing a surplus; profitable.lucreMoney, riches, or wealth, especially when seen as having a corrupting effect or causing greed, or obtained in an underhanded manner.lucubrateTo work or write like a scholar.lucule(astronomy, obsolete) facula (bright spot on the sun)lucullite(mineralogy, dated) A variety of black limestone, often polished for ornamental purposes.lucumoneSynonym of lucumo.luddenite(mineralogy) A monoclinic nickel green mineral containing copper, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and silicon.ludditeAlternative letter-case form of Luddite.lude(slang) A pill containing the drug methaqualone.ludemeA basic element or building block of gameplay.ludjibaite(mineralogy) A blue green mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus.ludlamite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.ludlockite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal copper red mineral containing arsenic, iron, lead, and oxygen.ludonarrativeThe intersection in a game of ludic elements and narrative elements.ludwigite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing boron, iron, magnesium, and oxygen.lue(mining, dialect, transitive) To sift using a sieve, particularly in mining tin or silver.lueshite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal mineral containing niobium, oxygen, and sodium.luetheite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, arsenic, copper, hydrogen, and oxygen.luffariellolide(organic chemistry) A sesterterpenoid, 3-[(3E,7E)-4,8-dimethyl-10-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)deca-3,7-dienyl]-2-hydroxy-2H-furan-5-one, present in the sponge Luffariella, that inhibits some phospholipasesluge(countable) A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.luggable(computing, dated) An early portable computer, similar to a desktop computer.luggage(uncountable) The bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings.luggee(historical) An Indian unit of length used in land measure, approximately 9 feet 5 inches but varying by region.lughole(British, Australia, slang) The human ear.lugsomeHeavy and awkward to move around; not easily portable.lugubriate(transitive, intransitive, rare) To render, become, or be lugubrious.luidiaquinosideA particular steroid glycoside.lujauriteAlternative form of lujavrite.lujavrite(mineralogy) A dark agpaitic nepheline syenite, a peralkaline igneous rock.lukrahnite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal yellow mineral containing arsenic, calcium, copper, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and zinc.luliconazole(pharmacology) An antifungal drug.lullable(rare) Able to be lulled.lullabyeArchaic form of lullaby.lullabylikeResembling or characteristic of a lullaby; soothing.lullsome(rare) Characterised or marked by lullinglulzacite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, phosphorus, and strontium.lumachea type of pasta shaped like snail shellslumafantrineMisspelling of lumefantrine.lumaflavanoneAny of a group of flavanones present in plants of the genus Lumalumazine(organic chemistry) The phenolic heterocycle 2,4-dihydroxypteridine that is related to riboflavinlumbersomeMarked or characterised by lumbering or awkwardness; cumbrous.lumbricineof or pertaining to earthworms.lumbrokinase(biochemistry) A collective name for various fibrinolytic enzymes present in various earthworms, especially Lumbricus bimastus and Lumbricus rubellus.lume(informal) A luminescent paint used to make a timepiece's dial readable in the dark.lumefantrineAn antimalarial drug having the chemical formula C₃₀H₃₂Cl₃NOlumenizeTo undergo lumenizationlumichrome(organic chemistry) The fluorescent dye 7,8-dimethyl-1H-benzo[g]pteridine-2,4-dionelumicitabineThe antiviral drug [(2R,3R,4R,5R)-5-(4-amino-2-oxopyrimidin-1-yl)-2-(chloromethyl)-4-fluoro-3-(2-methylpropanoyloxy)oxolan-2-yl]methyl 2-methylpropanoatelumicrineRelating to hormones secreted and/or produced by an upstream set of cells through a luminal or ductal system in the testes.luminaireAn electrical device that contains an electric lamp that provides illumination.luminanceThe quality of being luminous.luminaphone(music, historical) A kind of organ whose keys project light beams through perforated revolving disks onto selenium cells in order to produce electrical vibrations that generate the sound.luminaseAn enzyme preparation used to lighten the skinluminate(obsolete) To illuminate.lumine(obsolete) To illuminate.luminesce(intransitive) To give off light, including in the invisible electromagnetic radiation frequencies, or become luminescent.luminescence(physics) Any emission of light that cannot be attributed merely to the temperature of the emitting body.luminofluorescencefluorescence, typically of a tumour, after injection with a phosphorluminolide(organic chemistry) A macrolide present in some spongesluminophore(chemistry, physics) That part of a molecule that is responsible for a given emission band when it undergoes luminescence.luminoscopeAny of various optical devices that have a built-in light sourcelumpenbourgeoisie(Marxism) A middle or upper class that supports colonial masters and has little collective self-awareness or economic base.lumpenproleA member of the lumpenproletariat.lumpiverse(cosmology) The universe considered to be lumpy (not the same everywhere)lumplikeCharacteristic of or resembling a lump; lumpish.lumpsomeCharacterised or marked by lumpslunabaseThe substance that forms the darker areas of the lunar surface, as opposed to lunarite.lunamarine(organic chemistry) Synonym of punarnavine.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.lunarcreteA hypothetical concrete-like material, made from lunar matter, that could be used to build a colony on the Moon.lunariteThe substance that forms the lighter portions of the lunar surface, as opposed to lunabase.lunarlikeAs though lunar; moonlike.lunarscapeA view of an area of the Moon.lunateShaped like a crescent.lunatize(transitive, rare) To turn someone into a lunatic.lunchable(rare, food) Able to be eaten for lunch.luncheeOne who is treated to lunch by another person.luncheonetteA small diner or restaurant that serves lunch.luncheonwareThe dishes used for serving a luncheon.lunchette(US) A little restaurant that serves lunch.lunchlineA line or queue where people wait to be served lunch.lunchmateA friend or colleague with whom one eats lunch.lunchtimeThe time or hour at or around which lunch is normally eaten.lunchwareThe dishes used for serving lunch.luneAnything crescent-shaped.lunette(architecture) A small opening in a vaulted roof of a circular or crescent shape.lungeA sudden forward movement, especially with a sword.lungeeAlternative form of lungi.lungie(UK, Scotland, archaic) A guillemotlunglikeResembling or characteristic of a lung.lunijianlaite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, lithium, oxygen, and silicon.lunistice(astronomy) The farthest point of the moon's northing and southing, in its monthly revolution.lunodromeA large model of the lunar surface on which spacecraft intended to be launched to the moon are tested, especially in the former Soviet Union.lunulaeplural of lunulalunulate(botany, zoology) Resembling a small crescentlunuleAnything crescent-shaped; a crescent-shaped part or mark; a lunula or lune.lunuliteA small circular fossil bryozoan.lunzie(UK, dialectal, chiefly Northern England, archaic) Waist.lupane(organic chemistry) A steroid hydrocarbon (1S,3aR,5aR,5bR,7aS,11aS,11bR,13aR,13bR)-3a,5a,5b,8,8,11a-hexamethyl-1-propan-2-yl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,7a,9,10,11,11b,12,13,13a,13b-hexadecahydrocyclopenta[a]chrysene or any of its derivativeslupeThe Pacific imperial pigeon (Ducula pacifica).lupene(organic chemistry) A pentacyclic triterpenoid 3a-(hydroxymethyl)-5a,5b,8,8,11a-pentamethyl-1-prop-1-en-2-yl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,7a,9,10,11,11b,12,13,13a,13b-hexadecahydrocyclopenta[a]chrysene-4,9-diollupenone(organic chemistry) The triterpenoid (1R,3aR,4S,5aR,5bR,7aR,11aR,11bR,13aR,13bR)-1-isopropenyl-3a,5a,5b,8,8,11a-hexamethyl-eicosahydro-cyclopenta[a]chrysen-9-oneluperineAny moth of the genus LuperinalupetidinedimethylpiperidinelupicideThe killing of a wolf or wolves.lupineWolfish (all senses); wolflike.lupinelikeResembling or characteristic of the lupine plant.lupinine(organic chemistry) A bitter alkaloid present in Lupinus.lupitidine(pharmacology) An H₂ receptor antagonist used as an antiulcer agent.lupiwighteone8-prenylgenistein, a genistein prenylated derivative.lupophoneAlternative form of lupophon.luppieA high-earning gay woman living in a major urban area.lupulineAlternative spelling of lupulin.lupuslike(medicine) Resembling or characteristic of lupus.lurasidoneA piperazine drug with potential applications in treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.lurdane(obsolete) A lazy, stupid person; a sluggard.lure(also figurative) Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure.luresomeCharacterised or marked by luring; alluringlurgeeAlternative spelling of lurgy (an illness or ailment)luridosideA particular steroid glycoside.lurksomeCharacterised or marked by lurking; lurkylurve(informal) Love, fondness.lusiferaseMisspelling of luciferase.lusitanize(transitive) To make Portuguese or more Portuguese-like.lusophoneAlternative letter-case form of Lusophone.lusterwareA type of pottery having an iridescent metallic glazelustieObsolete spelling of lusty.lustrableCapable of being lustrated.lustrate(ambitransitive, with 'through') Synonym of pass through, traverse.lustrativeInvolving or relating to lustration.lustreBritish standard spelling of luster (shine, etc.).lustrewareAlternative spelling of lusterware.lustrineAlternative form of lustring.lustsomeMarked or characterised by lust; given to lust; sensual; lustfullusupultide(pharmacology) A drug affecting the respiratory system.lutamideA ceramide present in the giant-leaved fig tree Ficus lutealuteTo play on a lute, or as if on a lute.lutecite(mineralogy) Synonym of moganite.luteiniseAlternative form of luteinize.luteinizeTo promote the development of the corpus luteum.lutelike(music) Resembling a lute in form or soundlutenurine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid (or complex of alkaloids) found in yellow waterlily Nuphar lutealuteolosideSynonym of cynaroside.luteoneA prenylated isoflavone found in the pods of Laburnum anagyroides.luteoprotectiveThat protects the functioning of the corpus luteumlutetate(inorganic chemistry) Any oxyanion of lutetium; any salt containing such an ionlutherieThe craft of making stringed musical instruments.luticole(biology, zoology) A creature that lives, feeds, or breeds in muddy places, or even in mud itself.lutidieneMisspelling of lutidine.lutidine(organic chemistry) Any of several dimethyl derivatives of pyridine, but especially 2,6-dimethyl pyridine that occurs in coal tar.lutinoside(organic chemistry) Any glycoside of luteolinlutite(geology, dated) A rock composed of clayey or silty sediment.lutose(uncommon) Covered with clay or dirt, or appearing to be so; miry.lutrineOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of an otter.lutulence(archaic) The state or quality of being lutulent; muddinessluvvieAlternative spelling of luvvy.luxabendazoleAn anthelminthic drug.luxate(pathology) To dislocate; to displace a body part.luxeLuxurious, sophisticated.luxive(obsolete, rare) Luxurious, extravagant.luxullianite(mineralogy) A kind of granite characterized by the presence of radiating groups of minute tourmaline crystals.luxurianceThe property of being luxuriant.luxuriate(intransitive) To enjoy luxury, to indulge.luzindole(medicine) The drug N-[2-(2-benzyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamideluzonicoside(organic chemistry) Any of a number of steroid glycosides found in Echinaster luzonicus.luzonite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-scalenohedral pale brownish pink mineral containing arsenic, copper, and sulfur.lvalue(programming) A value that can be treated as an address or storage location.lyableObsolete form of liable.lyase(biochemistry) Any of many classes of enzyme that catalyze the breaking of a specific form of bondlyate(chemistry) Any anion formed by removal of a hydron (proton) from a solvent molecule.lycaconitine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid obtained from the roots of Aconitum lycoctonum.lyceeAlternative form of lycée.lycheeThe Chinese tropical fruit tree Litchi chinensis, of the soapberry family.lychgateAlternative form of lych-gate.lychnobite(rare) A person who works or labors at night and sleeps during the day.lychnoscope(architecture, archaic) A low side window in a church.lycine(chemistry) A weak base identical with betaine.lycoctonineA plant alkaloid that is a precursor to the ABC ring system of taxoids.lycodine(organic chemistry) Any of a group of tetracyclic alkaloids obtained from Lycopodiumlycopene(organic chemistry) A red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes, other red vegetables, and in animal tissue; there is some evidence that it may lower the risk of prostate cancer.lycopenoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lycopenoic acid.lycopersene(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.lycophyteAny plant (such as the club mosses) that is a member of the division Lycophyta (or Lycopodiophyta)lycopode(archaic) lycopodium powder (an inflammable yellow powder found in species of lycopodium, or club moss).lycopodiophyte(botany) Any plant (such as the club mosses) that is a member of the division Lycopodiophytalycopodite(paleontology, obsolete) A fossil club moss.lycoricidine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid, found in narcissus bulbs, that shows carcinostatic and antiviral propertieslycorine(chemistry) A toxic crystalline alkaloid that inhibits protein synthesis, found in several plant specieslycosomeA formulation of lycopene and whey protein used as a food supplement.lycotetraose(biochemistry) A branched tetraose present in a tomato glycoalkaloidlydditeAn explosive consisting of a mixture of picric acid and guncotton.lydineA violet dye derived from aniline.lydite(mineralogy) A variety of black chert.lyeAn alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).lyegeArchaic spelling of liege.lyfeObsolete spelling of life.lyfoline(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Heimia salicifolia.lyghteObsolete spelling of light.lygosomine(zoology) Any skink belonging to the subfamily Lygosominae.lykeArchaic spelling of like.lykewakeAlternative form of lich-wake.lymantriineAny moth of the subfamily Lymantriinaelyme(Jamaica, slang) to hang out (to spend time doing nothing in particular)lymecycline(pharmacology) A tetracycline broad-spectrum antibiotic, unique amongst tetracyclines in being absorbed by an active transport process across the intestinal wall.lymphadenectomiseAlternative form of lymphadenectomize.lymphadenectomizeTo perform, or be subjected to, a lymphadenectomylymphagogueAny agent that promotes the production of lymph.lympheRare and archaic form of lymph.lymphlikeResembling or characteristic of lymph.lymphnodeAlternative form of lymph node.lymphoablativeRelating to lymphoablationlymphoceleA collection of lymphatic fluid within the body, not bordered by epithelial lining; often a complication after pelvic surgery.lymphocyte(cytology, immunology) Any of several types of white blood cell with a spherical nucleus occurring in the lymphatic system, including B cells, T cells and natural killer cells.lymphodeplete(medicine) To cause lymphodepletion.lymphodepletiveThat causes lymphodepletionlymphoimmune(physiology, immunology) Describing the lymphatic and immune systems and their interactionlymphokine(biochemistry) Any of a group of cytokines produced by lymphocyteslymphomonocyteA cell thought to have characteristics of both lymphocytes and monocyteslymphonodeAlternative form of lymph node.lymphopeptidaseThe enzyme tripeptide aminopeptidase.lymphoplasmocyteA lymphoid plasmocytelymphoproliferativeCharacterized by lymphoproliferation.lymphorepleteHaving the normal number of lymphocytes in the bloodlymphosome(anatomy) A collection of lymph nodeslymphosuppressiveThat suppresses lymphocyte productionlynchablePunishable by lynching.lyncheeThe victim of a lynching.lyneObsolete form of line (“path, rope, etc.”).lynxlikeResembling a lynx.lyonnaiseCooked with onions, especially caramelized onions.lyonsite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal black mineral containing copper, iron, oxygen, and vanadium.lyophilateAny material obtained by lyophilizinglyophile(chemistry) a lyophilic substancelyophilisateAny material produced by lyophilizationlyophiliseAlternative spelling of lyophilize.lyophilisomeA biodegradable proteinaceous nanoscale capsule obtained by lyophilizationlyophilizateThe material formed by lyophilizationlyophilizeSynonym of freeze-dry.lyophobe(chemistry) A lyophobic substance.lyopreserveTo preserve by means of lyophilizationlyoprotectiveSynonym of lyoprotectant.lyothyronineMisspelling of liothyronine.lypopolysaccharideMisspelling of lipopolysaccharide.lyrateShaped like a lyre.lyreA lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.lyrelikeResembling or characteristic of a lyre.lyresnakeAlternative form of lyre snake.lyriciseAlternative form of lyricize.lyricize(transitive) To make lyrical; to treat in a poetically sentimental or emotional manner.lyrie(obsolete) Agonus cataphractus, a European fish having the body covered with bony plates, and with three spines projecting in front of the nose.lysate(biology) All the material formed by the lysis of cells.lyse(biology) To burst or cut a cell or cell structure; to induce lysis.lysergamide(chemistry) Any amide of lysergic acid.lysergide(biochemistry, pharmacology) The International Nonproprietary Name of LSD.lysicamine(organic chemistry) An oxoaporphine alkaloid present in Lysichiton camtschatcense var. japonicum.lysidine(organic chemistry) A nucleoside derived from cytidinelysine(biochemistry) An amino acid, C₆H₁₄N₂O₂, in L- or D-forms.lysinoalanine(biochemistry) An unusual and possibly harmful amino acid found in certain food products.lysinylate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lysinelysochromeAny of a group of dyes used to stain lipidslysoclineThe depth in the ocean below which solubility of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) increases dramatically.lysocyteSynonym of lymphocyte.lysogalactosylceramide(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a galactosylceramide in which an acyl group has been removed by hydrolysislysoganglioside(biochemistry) Any ganglioside that lacks an acyl grouplysogeniseAlternative form of lysogenize.lysogenize(transitive) To cause lysogenization of.lysoglobotriaosylceramide(organic chemistry) The lysophospholipid form of globotriaosylceramidelysoglucosylceramide(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a glucosylceramide in which an acyl group has been removed by hydrolysislysohexosylceramide(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a hexosylceramide in which an acyl group has been removed by hydrolysislysophagosomeA vesicle formed by the fusion of a lysosome and a phagosomelysophopholipaseMisspelling of lysophospholipase.lysophosphatidate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of lysophosphatidic acid.lysophosphatide(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a phosphatide in which one or both acyl derivatives have been removed by hydrolysislysophosphatidylcholine(organic chemistry) Any derivative of phosphatidylcholine in which one or both acyl derivatives have been removed by hydrolysislysophosphatidylethanolamide(organic chemistry) Any amide derived from a lysophosphatidylethanolaminelysophosphatidylethanolamine(organic chemistry) Any derivative of phosphatidylethanolamine in which one or both acyl derivatives have been removed by hydrolysislysophosphatidylserine(organic chemistry) Any derivative of phosphatidylserine in which one or both acyl derivatives have been removed by hydrolysislysophosphoglyceride(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a phosphoglyceride in which one of the acyl derivatives has been removed by hydrolysislysophospholipase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolytic removal of a fatty acid from a lysophospholipidlysopine(organic chemistry) An amino acid, carboxyethyl-lysine, that is the lysine analogue of octopinelysoplateAn agarose gel, impregnated with substrate organisms, used to assay lysozyme activitylysosome(cytology) An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.lysosomotrope(medicine) Any lysosomotropic druglysotypeSynonym of phagotype.lysozyme(biochemistry) A bacteriolytic (or antibiotic) enzyme found in many animal secretions, and in egg white.lyssomanineA jumping spider of the subfamily Lyssomaninae.lysylateAlternative spelling of lysinylate.lytarge(obsolete, inorganic chemistry) lithargelythe(Scotland, Northern England) A fish, the European pollock (Pollachius pollachius).lythramine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Lythrum species.lythranidine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in the plant Lythrum anceps.lythranine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Lythrum species.lythrine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Heimia salicifolia.lyticase(biochemistry) A complex of endoglucanase and protease catalyzes yeast cell lysislytleObsolete form of little, small.lyuelodeObsolete spelling of livelihood.lyxofuranose(biochemistry) The furanose form of lyxoselyxohexosamineA hexosamine that is a lyxose.lyxonate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lyxonic acidlyxopyranose(biochemistry) The pyranose form of lyxoselyxopyranoside(organic chemistry) Any glycoside derived from lyxopyranoselyxose(biochemistry) An aldopentose found in some bacteria.lyxosideA pyranoside ring in which the glycone is lyxose.lyxulose(biochemistry) A pentose keto sugar, a derivative of lyxoselyzeAlternative form of lyse.