17-letter words containing c, a, s, h, f
- schiff-s--reagent — a solution of rosaniline and sulfurous acid in water, used to test for the presence of aldehydes.
- scratch 'n' sniff — denoting a product that releases a smell when scratched
- share certificate — a certificate of deposit issued by a credit union.
- significant other — Sociology. a person, as a parent or peer, who has great influence on one's behavior and self-esteem.
- sister of charity — a member of one of several congregations of sisters founded in 1634 by St. Vincent de Paul.
- south west africa — a former name of Namibia.
- south-west africa — a former name of Namibia.
- spaghettification — the theoretical stretching of an object as it encounters extreme differences in gravitational forces, especially those associated with a black hole.
- spoonbill catfish — flathead catfish.
- stare in the face — to gaze fixedly and intently, especially with the eyes wide open.
- teaching software — computer software for use in providing online education
- the bag of tricks — every device; everything
- the carboniferous — the Carboniferous period or rock system
- the facts of life — the details of sexual behaviour and reproduction, esp as told to children
- the south pacific — the part of the Pacific Ocean to the south of the equator
- thiosulfuric acid — an acid, H 2 S 2 O 3 , that may be regarded as sulfuric acid with one oxygen atom replaced by sulfur.
- to show your face — If you show your face somewhere, you go there and see people, although you are not welcome, are rather unwilling to go, or have not been there for some time.
- walleye surfperch — a common black and silvery surfperch (Hyperprosopon argenteum) found off the coast of California