English Words: C

43,570 words · Page 36 of 872

calorizeverb

To form a protective surface on (a ferrous metal) by coating with aluminum powder and then heating.

calorizernoun

A machine that calorizes (forms a type of protective surface on metal).

caloronnoun

In mathematical physics, a finite temperature instanton.

calosphaeriaceousadj

Characteristic of fungi of the family Calosphaeriaceae.

Calot's trianglenoun

An anatomic space bordered by the common hepatic duct, the cystic duct and base of the liver. It is used to identify the cystic artery.

calotermitidnoun

Obsolete form of kalotermitid.

calottenoun

A skullcap worn by Roman Catholic priests.

calotypenoun

A talbotype.

calotypistnoun

A person who makes calotypes.

Caloundraname

A suburb of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.

caloyernoun

A reclusive monk of the Greek Orthodox Church.

calpacknoun

A kind of cap from Turkic countries, with a high crown.

calpackedadj

Wearing a calpack.

calphobindinnoun

A calcium-dependent protein that binds some phospholipids

calphostinnoun

Any of a class of closely related chemical compounds isolated from the fungus Cladosporium cladosporioides.

Calpinename

A census-designated place in Sierra County, California, United States.

calpollinoun

A subdivision of an altepetl; a "barrio".

calpoltinnoun

plural of calpolli

calpoxnoun

A variety of the cowpox virus found in some New World monkeys

calprotectinnoun

A calcium-binding protein that also functions as a cell growth inhibitory factor; its measurement in faeces is a test for inflammatory bowel disease.

calprotectinemianoun

The presence of calprotectin in the blood.

Calpurnianadj

Of or relating to Gens Calpurnia, a noble family of Ancient Rome.

calquenoun

A word or phrase in a language formed by word-for-word or morpheme-by-morpheme translation of a word in another language.

calquernoun

One who calques.

calretininnoun

A vitamin D-dependent calcium-binding protein involved in calcium signalling and abundantly expressed in neurons; it stains mesothelioma and can help to identify lung tumours.

Calrosenoun

A variety of medium-grain rice from California.

Calsaharaname

A self-proclaimed micronation (full name: the Imperial Kingdom of Calsahara) located in southern California, United States.

calsarcinnoun

Any of a family of sarcomeric calcineurin-binding proteins.

calsequestrinnoun

A calcium-binding protein of the sarcoplasmic reticulum

Calstone Wellingtonname

A small village in Calne Without parish, Wiltshire, England (OS grid ref SU0268).

calsulfhydrylnoun

A glycerol–water solution containing calcium polysulfides and calcium thiosulfates, formerly used for the treatment of chemical burns of the eye and other conditions.

Caltabianoname

A surname from Italian.

Caltagironename

A city in the province of Catania, Sicily, Italy.

Caltanissettaname

A city and province of Sicily, Italy.

Caltechname

Acronym of California Institute of Technology.

calthanoun

A plant of the genus Caltha; a marsh marigold.

calthemitenoun

Any secondary calcareous deposit, created by the action of water outside the natural cave environment. They are typically found on man made structures and mimic the shapes and forms of cave speleothems, such as stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone etc.

Calthorpename

A village in Erpingham parish, North Norfolk district, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TG180063).

Calthropname

A surname.

Calthwaitename

A village in Hesket parish, Westmorland and Furness district, Cumbria, England, previously in Eden district (OS grid ref NY4640).

caltropnoun

A metal object, usually small, with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).

Calubianname

A municipality of Leyte, Philippines.

Caluconame

A town in Sonsonate department, El Salvador.

Calumname

A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.

calumbanoun

A bitter root of a plant (Jateorhiza palmata), indigenous to Mozambique, and used as a tonic and antiseptic.

calumbinnoun

A bitter white crystalline substance extracted from the calumba root (Jateorhiza palmata).

calumetnoun

A clay tobacco pipe used by Native Americans, especially as a symbol of truce or peace.

Calumet Countyname

One of 72 counties in Wisconsin, United States. County seat: Chilton.

calumetitenoun

An orthorhombic mineral containing chlorine, copper, hydrogen, and oxygen.

calumniateverb

To make hurtful untrue comments about.

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