10-letter words containing pho
- phosgenite — a mineral, lead chlorocarbonate, Pb 2 Cl 2 CO 3 , occurring in crystals.
- phosphagen — a high-energy phosphoric ester that serves as a reservoir of phosphate-bond energy, as phosphocreatine in vertebrates and phosphoarginine in invertebrates.
- phosphatic — of, relating to, or containing phosphates: phosphatic slag.
- phosphonic — of or relating to phosponic acid or anything derived from it
- phosphoric — of or containing phosphorus, especially in the pentavalent state.
- phosphoro- — phosphorus or phosphorescence
- phosphorus — Chemistry. a solid, nonmetallic element existing in at least three allotropic forms, one that is yellow, poisonous, flammable, and luminous in the dark, one that is red, less poisonous, and less flammable, and another that is black, insoluble in most solvents, and the least flammable. The element is used in forming smoke screens, its compounds are used in matches and phosphate fertilizers, and it is a necessary constituent of plant and animal life in bones, nerves, and embryos. Symbol: P; atomic weight: 30.974; atomic number: 15; specific gravity: (yellow) 1.82 at 20°C, (red) 2.20 at 20°C, (black) 2.25–2.69 at 20°C.
- phosphoryl — a radical chemical consisting of phosphorus and oxygen, represented by the symbol pO
- phosphuret — a phosphate
- phossy jaw — gangrenous condition of the lower jawbone
- photically — in a photic manner, by way of photic processes
- photoaging — damage to the skin, as wrinkles or discoloration, caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight.
- photocells — a solid-state device that converts light into electrical energy by producing a voltage, as in a photovoltaic cell, or uses light to regulate the flow of current, as in a photoconductive cell: used in automatic control systems for doors, lighting, etc.
- photodiode — a photosensitive semiconductor diode.
- photodrama — photoplay.
- photoflash — flashbulb.
- photoflood — an incandescent tungsten lamp in which high intensity is obtained by overloading voltage: used in photography, television, etc.
- photogenic — forming an attractive subject for photography or having features that look well in a photograph: a photogenic face.
- photoglyph — an engraved plate, produced by the action of light, and from which prints or impressions are taken
- photograph — a picture produced by photography.
- photolitho — photolithography.
- photolyses — the chemical decomposition of materials under the influence of light.
- photolysis — the chemical decomposition of materials under the influence of light.
- photometer — an instrument that measures luminous intensity or brightness, luminous flux, light distribution, color, etc., usually by comparing the light emitted by two sources, one source having certain specified standard characteristics.
- photometry — the measurement of the intensity of light or of relative illuminating power.
- photomural — a wall decoration consisting of a very large photograph or photographs.
- photonasty — a nastic movement in response to a change in light intensity
- photonovel — a novel published as a series of sequential photographs coupled with dialogue enclosed in balloons.
- photopathy — movement of an organism in response to the intensity of light, especially away from the source of light.
- photophase — a phase of light in a cycle of light and dark
- photophobe — a person who suffers from or displays symptoms of photophobia
- photophone — a device for the communication of sound on a beam of light. Used to transmit the first ever wireless telephone messages.
- photophony — the practice of using a photophone
- photophore — a luminous organ found in certain fishes and crustaceans.
- photoprint — a photographic print.
- photoshoot — a session in which a photographer takes pictures of someone for publication
- photostory — photo essay.
- phototaxis — movement of an organism toward or away from a source of light.
- phototonus — the normal condition of sensitiveness to light in organisms or their organs.
- phototoxic — (of cosmetics, skin creams, etc) making the skin hazardously sensitive to sunlight
- phototoxin — Biochemistry. a plant toxin causing an allergic reaction when touched or eaten by a susceptible person or animal subsequently exposed to sunlight.
- phototrope — a type of robot that either seeks or flees from sources of bright light
- phototroph — any organism that uses light as its principal source of energy.
- phototropy — an alteration in the colour of certain substances as a result of being exposed to light of different wavelengths
- plerophory — the presence of total assurance regarding a religious doctrine
- polyphonic — consisting of many voices or sounds.
- prosphoron — an uncut loaf of altar bread before it is consecrated.
- psephology — the study of elections.
- pyrophobia — an abnormal fear of fire.
- pyrophobic — an abnormal fear of fire.