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sabbatizationThe act of sabbatizing.sacralisationBritish standard spelling of sacralization.sacralizationThe endowment of something with sacred qualities; making sacred.sacrificationthe act of a sacrificesalinixanthin(biochemistry) The light-harvesting carotenoid antenna of xanthorhodopsin.sandificationAn environmental change whereby an environment becomes sandy.sanforizationA process for treating fabrics and textiles, used to stretch, shrink and fix the woven cloth in length and width before cutting and producing, to reduce the shrinkage which would otherwise occur after washing.sapienization(anthropology) The development of Homo sapiens (the modern human being) from earlier species.sarcinopterin(biochemistry) A derivative of methanopterinsarmentogeninA cardenolide, the aglycone of sarmentocymarin.sarmoxicillin(pharmacology) A penicillin antibiotic.sarsaparillin(organic chemistry) A glucoside resembling saponin, found in the roots of sarsaparilla, smilax, etc. and extracted as a bitter white crystalline substance.saucerization(surgery) The process or the result of saucerizingsavannizationConversion to savanna (typically of forest as a result of fire).scalarisationAlternative form of scalarization.scalarizationThe act or process of scalarizing.scalenohedron(geometry, mineralogy, crystallography) A polyhedron having twelve sides, each in the form of a scalene triangle, that is topologically equivalent to a hexagonal bipyramid and whose middle section can be said to inscribe a rhombohedron.scalidophoranAny organism of the clade Scalidophora.scarificationThe act of scarifying: raking the ground harshly to remove weeds, etc.sceptrumgenin(organic chemistry) A steroidal sapogenin obtained from Isoflexis sceptrum.schisantherin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of compounds, based on a schisandrin skeleton, that are active against Parkinson's diseaseschizophyllanThe drug sizofiran.schmoozeathonAlternative spelling of schmooze-athon.sciadopitysin(organic chemistry) A particular biflavonoid.scincomorphanAny lizard of the suborder ScincomorphascintillationA flash of light; a spark.scleractinianOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of the corals of the order Scleractinia.scleroglossanAny lizard of the clade Scleroglossascleroprotein(biochemistry) Any of many fibrous proteins found in connective tissue etc.scleroxanthin(organic chemistry, obsolete) A hydrated compound of sclerocrystallin.scorificationThe reduction of an ore to scoria, especially as a means of refining or assay.scotomization(psychology) According to some psychoanalytic theories, the mental ability to delete and forget a trauma or overwhelming event.scyphomedusan(zoology) Any jellyfish belonging to the Scyphomedusae.sebecosuchian(zoology) Any of the Sebecosuchia, an extinct group of mesoeucrocodylian crocodyliforms.secoxyloganin(organic chemistry) An antioxidant secoiridoid glycoside [(2S,3R,4S)-2-(β-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-5-(methoxycarbonyl)-3-vinyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran-4-yl]acetic acidsecretoglobinAny of a family of small disulfide-linked dimeric proteins found only in mammals.secretogranin(biochemistry) Any of a group of related neuroendocrine secretory proteins.secretoneurin(biochemistry) A 33-amino acid neuropeptide derived from secretogranin II, found in a wide variety of peptidergic endocrine cells and involved in chemotaxis of monocytes and eosinophils.sectorisation(British spelling) Alternative form of sectorization.sectorizationDivision into sectors.sedimentationThe separation of a suspension of solid particles into a concentrated slurry and a supernatant liquid, either to concentrate the solid or to clarify the liquid.selenazofurin(organic chemistry) The selenazole carboxamide 2-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-1,3-selenazole-4-carboxamide that has some antiviral activityselenocystein(organic chemistry) Alternative form of selenocysteine.selenoprotein(biochemistry) Any of many proteins that include a selenocysteine or selenomethionine residue.selfdirectionAlternative form of self-direction.semantisationAlternative form of semantization.semantizationConversion to semantic formsemiautomaton(mathematics, computer science) a multiplicative operation of a monoid on a setsemibarbarian(dated) Someone partly civilized.semievergreen(botany) Losing all of the leaves in winter only if it is cold enough.semiforbidden(mathematics, physics) Partially forbiddensemipalmationThe property of being semipalmated.semiporcelainAny of several glazed ceramic wares resembling porcelain but having little or no translucency.semipronationPartial pronation.semireduction(organic chemistry) A partial reduction, especially of an alkyne to an alkenesemivariation(mathematics) Variation that only considers certain parts of a function or a stochastic process, typically focusing on only the positive or only the negative changes rather than all changes.sensitisation(British spelling) Alternative spelling of sensitization.sensitizationThe process of making something sensitive.sensorizationThe use of large number of sensors in an applicationsententiarianSynonym of sententiary.septicizationThe process of becoming septic.sequelisationAlternative spelling of sequelization.sequelization(informal) The creation of a sequel to a work.sequestrationThe process or act of sequestering; a putting aside or separating.serialisation(British) Alternative spelling of serialization.serializationThe process or action of converting something in a serial or into serial form.sermocination(rhetoric) A form of prosopopoeia in which one answers one's own question.sermonisationAlternative form of sermonization.sermonizationThe giving of a sermon.serodetectionThe detection of viruses, antibodies etc. in blood productsseroreductionA reduction in seropositivityseroreversionThe reversion of a seroconversion (when tests can no longer detect antibodies in a patient's serum)serviceperson(uncommon) A servicemember; a serviceman or servicewoman.servitisationAlternative form of servitization.servitizationThe delivery of a service component as an added value, when providing products.sesquialteran(mathematics, obsolete) Synonym of sesquialterate, in the proportion of 3 to 2 or 1½ to 1.sesquitertian(mathematics) Having the ratio of one and one third to one (as 4:3).sexploitationSexual exploitation in the media (especially film).sextagenarianMisspelling of sexagenarian.sexualisationAlternative spelling of sexualization.sexualizationThe act or process of sexualizing.shrinkflation(economics, informal, neologism) The practice of making products smaller while continuing to market them at the same price.sialoadhesionadhesion to a surface by means of sialic acidsignalisationAlternative spelling of signalization.signalizationThe process of signalizing; characterization or differentiationsignificationThe act of signifying, or something that is signified; significance.sillabicationObsolete spelling of syllabication.sillificationThe process of making something silly.silverizationThe process of silverizing.simianisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of simianization.simianizationThe representation of a person (usually of a foreign or minority ethnicity) as a monkey or ape.simplifaction(informal) simplificationsingspiration(Christianity) A worship service, or sometimes a part of a service or any other church activity, involving the singing of hymns.siphonapteranOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of the order Siphonaptera of fleas.siphonophoran(zoology) Belonging to the Siphonophorae.sissificationAlternative spelling of sissyfication.sissyfication(informal, derogatory) The act or process of sissifying.slobification(informal) The act of becoming a slob.snoopervisionOversight deemed to be excessively invasive or prying.socialisationAlternative spelling of socialization.socialitarianOf or pertaining to sociality.socialization(sociology, psychology) The process of learning how to live in a way acceptable to one's own society, said especially about children.solemnisationAlternative form of solemnization.solemnizationThe performance of a ceremony (in an appropriate and solemn manner), such as performing a marriage.solithromycin(pharmacology) A fluoroketolide antibiotic.solublisationMisspelling of solubilisation.solvatisationAlternative form of solvatization.solvatizationSynonym of solvation.somatoliberin(biochemistry) Somatocrinin.somatotrophinAlternative spelling of somatotropin.sonoinversionA medical technique of delivering sound waves to the cochlea through the round window.sorbitisationAlternative form of sorbitization.sorbitization(metallurgy) The process of sorbitizing, especially in the hardening of metal by interrupted quenching.sotagliflozinAn inhibitor of glucose transporters used as a drug to counter diabetessovietizationAlternative letter-case form of Sovietization.spargefaction(obsolete, rare) The act of sprinkling.sparklemuffin(informal) A peacock spider, Maratus jactatus.specificationAn explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.spectinomycin(pharmacology) An aminocyclitol antibiotic produced by the bacterium Streptomyces spectabilis.spectrahedron(mathematics) The intersection of the cone of positive semidefinite matrices with an affine-linear spacespectraplakin(biochemistry) Any of a group of exceptionally long, intracellular proteins that have the rare ability to bind to all three cytoskeletal elements: actin, microtubules, and intermediate filamentsspermatotoxinAny spermatotoxic substance.sphaerophorin(organic chemistry) An organic compound found in some lichens.sphenodontianAny lizard-like reptile in the rhynchocephalian suborder Sphenodontia, whose only living representatives are the tuataras.sphenosuchian(zoology) Any crocodylomorph of the Sphenosuchia.spheropolygon(mathematics) Synonym of spheropolyhedron.sphingofungin(organic chemistry) Any of a family of antifungal agents that are complex derivatives of long-chain amino acidssphingomyelin(organic chemistry) a phospholipid, derived from sphingosine and choline, found in nerve tissuespifflicationAlternative spelling of spiflication.spinalizationsurgical severing of the spinal chordspinicaudatanAny of the order Spinicaudata of clam shrimps.spinoculationcentrifugal inoculation (of cell cultures)spiralizationthe act of forming into a spiralspiritizationThe process or result of spiritizing.spirodiclofen(organic chemistry) The acaricide and insecticide 3-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl 2,2-dimethylbutanoatespirotricheanRelating to the spirotrichsspliceostatinAny of a class of cytotoxic agents that function via inhibition of the spliceosomespodoptericinA defensin present in moths of the genus Spodoptera infected with bacteriaspoilervirgin(fandom slang) A person who seeks to avoid spoilers for a work of fiction.sporification(biology) The formation of spores.sporopollenin(botany) A combination of biopolymers, observed in the exine layer of the spore and pollen wall.squanderationThe act or process of squandering; the state or quality of being squandered; dissipation; wastefulness.stabilisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of stabilization.stabilization(uncountable) The process of stabilizing.stagecoachman(historical) A man who drives a stagecoach.stagecoachmenplural of stagecoachmanstalinization(politics) The process of stalinizing.stanniocalcin(biochemistry) a polypeptide hormone that acts in kidney and gut to regulate calcium and phosphatestaphylolysinA hemolysin produced by a staphylococcus bacteriastaphylotoxinAny of various toxins produced by Staphylococcus bacteria.statefunctionwavefunctionstaticizationThe process of making or becoming static.stauromedusanRelating to the order Stauromedusae (stalked jellyfishes).stenodactylin(biochemistry) A highly toxic ribosome-inactivating protein found in the passionflower Adenia stenodactylastenopodideanAny decapod crustacean of the infraorder Stenopodidea (boxer shrimp)stereoizationThe conversion of a signal or recording to stereo.stereoptician(historical) The person who operates a stereopticon.sterilisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of sterilization.sterilization(uncountable) The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.sternopleuronSynonym of katepisternum.stilbonematinAny nematode of the subfamily StilbonematinaestorehousemanSynonym of storeman.storificationThe process of storifying (narrating or describing in a story).strangulationThe act of strangling or the state of being strangled.strepozotocinMisspelling of streptozotocin.strepsipteran(zoology) An insect of the order Strepsiptera.streptoavidinAlternative form of streptavidin.streptobactinA siderophore present in the actinomycete StreptomycesstreptococcinAny of a family of antibiotics produced by various strains of StreptococcusstreptograminAny member of a class of antibiotics that are effective in the treatment of vancomycin-resistant bacteria.streptogrisin(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteases present in Streptomyces griseusstreptonigrinA particular antibiotic with anticancer activity.stringization(programming) The process of stringizing.structuration(sociology) A theory proposed by Anthony Giddens in an attempt to reconcile theoretical dichotomies of social systems such as agency/structure, subjective/objective, and micro/macro perspectives.stupeficationThe act or result of stupefying.stupificationAlternative form of stupefication.stylopization(entomology) Parasitization by strepsipteran insects.suballocationA secondary or subsidiary allocation; a further allocation of part of something previously allocated.subassumptionA secondary or subsidiary assumption.subcollectionA subset of a collection.subcommissionA subdivision of a commissionsubconclusionA secondary or subsidiary conclusion.subdefinitionA lesser or secondary definition.subdelegationAct of subdelegating.subderivationA derivation from something previously derived.subdiscussionA secondary or subsidiary discussion.subdissectionThe act, or the result of subdissectingsubestimationunderestimationsubexpression(mathematics, programming) An expression that is a part of a larger expression.subgenerationA generation that belongs to another generation.subincusation(obsolete, nonce word) A slight charge or accusation.subindication(obsolete) The act of subindicating; a slight or hinted indication.subingression(obsolete) The act of ingressing or entering subtly or unobservedly.subinvolution(medicine) Partial or incomplete involution (usually of the uterus).subirrigation(agriculture) A method of irrigation where water is delivered to the plant rootzone from below the soil surface and absorbed upwards. The excess water may be collected for reuse.submachinegunAlternative form of submachine gun.submotivationA secondary or underlying motivation.subnanokelvinHaving a temperature of less than a nanokelvin.subnavigation(computing) A level of navigation below the primary level, such as that offered by a submenu.subnumerationThe process of subnumerating.subordinationThe process of making or classing (something or somebody) as subordinate.subphenomenonA phenomenon which forms part of a larger phenomenon.subpolyhedronA polyhedron forming part of another polyhedron.subpopulationA subdivision of a population.subregulationA regulation forming part of a greater regulation.subresolutionSmaller than may be resolved (optically)subsaturationThe condition of being subsaturatedsubsidisation(British spelling) Alternative form of subsidization.subsidizationThe act or process of subsidizing.subsonicationsubsonic sonicationsubspeciation(biology, taxonomy) The formation or evolution of a subspecies.subsubsectionA subsection beneath another subsection.subtabulationThe process of subtabulating.subtilisationAlternative form of subtilization.subtilizationThe act of making subtle.subtruncationA partial truncation.suburbicarian(Roman Catholicism) Describing any of the six dioceses surrounding Rome, which are always headed by Cardinals of the highest rank.succinoglycanAn extracellular polymeric substance found in Alcaligenes faecalis var myxogenes and Sinorhizobium meliloti.succinylation(organic chemistry) The addition of a succinyl radical to a compoundsuffumigationThe burning of substances to produce fumes as part of some magical rituals.sulbenicillin(pharmacology) A penicillin antibiotic.sulcalization(phonetics) The pronunciation of a sound with a deep, longitudinal groove running along the center of the tongue dorsum, roughly opposite of the uvula.sulcificationThe formation of a sulcus.sulfenylation(organic chemistry) The introduction of a sulfenyl group into a compoundsulfhydration(chemistry) Any reaction in which a sulfhydryl group is attachedsulfimidation(organic chemistry) The imidation (conversion to a sulfimide) of a sulfidesulfinylation(organic chemistry) Reaction with, or conversion to a sulfinyl groupsulfocoumarin(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a coumarin in which the >C=O group is replaced by >SO₂sulfonylation(chemistry) Any reaction that introduces a sulfonyl group into a moleculesulforhodaminAlternative form of sulforhodamine.sulfoxidation(organic chemistry) Reaction with, or conversion to a sulfoxidesulfurizationTreatment or impregnation with sulfur.sulfurylation(chemistry) Reaction with a sulfuryl groupsulphiredoxin(biochemistry) Any of a family of antioxidant enzymes that work with peroxiredoxinsultamicillin(pharmacology) An oral form of the antibiotic combination ampicillin/sulbactam.summarisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of summarization.summarization(countable) The act of summarizing.superadditionThe act or process of superadding.superallergenAny highly allergenic substance.superassassin(rare) A remarkably talented and deadly assassin.superdivisionThe division to which a subdivision belongs.superempyrean(rare) Super-empyreal.supereruption(dentistry) Overeruption.superfetationThe formation of a fetus while another fetus is already present in the uterus.superfunctionThe action of some organ in excess of what is normal.supergaussian(mathematics) Describing a graph, distribution or equation between Gaussian and rectangularsupergraviton(physics) The hypothetical particle or multi-dimensional state associated with supergravity.supergression(obsolete, alchemy) excess, exaltationsuperinfusion(rare) An extra, extensive, and/or excessive infusion of something; a particular instance of such an infusion.superintegron(genetics) An integron with a long gene cassette arraysupernatation(archaic) flotationsuperpositionThe placing of one thing on top of another.superrotationcirculation of winds (around a planet) at a velocity (or angular momentum) greater than that of the surfacesupersalesman(informal) An exceptionally talented or successful salesman.supersolution(mathematics) The superset of a solutionsuperwarfarinAny of various rodenticides with significantly greater potency and effectiveness than warfarin.suppeditation(obsolete, rare) supply, or aid given.supplantationThe act of supplanting.suprapositionThe placing of one thing above another.suprapylarianAbove the pylorussurexcitationSynonym of superexcitation.surexpression(genetics) Synonym of overexpression.sursumduction(anatomy) Upward rotation of an eye.sursumversion(medicine) elevation of the eyes; upward gazesyllabicationThe act of syllabifying; syllabification.syllabisationAlternative spelling of syllabization.syllabizationSynonym of syllabification.syllogisationAlternative form of syllogization.syllogizationreasoning by syllogismssymbolicationThe process of making symbolic or representing with symbols.symbolisationAlternative form of symbolization.symbolizationThe act of symbolizing; the use of symbols to represent things, or the investing of things with a symbolic meaning.sympectothionSynonym of ergothioneine.symphenomenon(archaic) A phenomenon resembling others shown by the same object.synaptobrevin(biology) A small integral membrane protein of secretory vesicles.synaptophysin(genetics) A human gene that encodes a synaptic vesicle glycoprotein.synaptotagmin(biology) Any of a family of membrane-trafficking proteins characterised by an N-terminal transmembrane region, a variable linker, and two C-terminal C2 domains (C2A and C2B).syncranterian(herpetology) Having teeth in one continuous row.synechobactin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of siderophores present in the Synechococcus cyanobacteriasynexpression(genetics) The coordinated expression of separate genes that have the same functionsyntonization(electronics) The adjustment of two electronic circuits or devices so as to operate at the same frequency.synurbization(ecology) The adaptation of an organism to live predominantly in an urban ecosystemsynurophyceanSynonym of synurid.syphilisationAlternative form of syphilization.syphilizationinfection with syphilissyringafactinA hygroscopic biosurfactant produced by Pseudomonas syringae.syringopeptinAny of a group of antimicrobial cyclic lipodepsipeptides produced by Pseudomonas syringae.systematicianA person who works or studies according to a system.systemisationAlternative form of systemization.systemizationsystematizationsystolization(computing) Conversion to systolic form