9-letter words starting with e
- echovirus — any of numerous retroviruses of the picornavirus group, some harmless and others associated with various human disorders, as aseptic meningitis.
- eckermann — Johann Peter [yoh-hahn pey-tuh r] /ˈyoʊ hɑn ˈpeɪ tər/ (Show IPA), 1792–1854, German writer and literary assistant to Goethe.
- eclampsia — a form of toxemia of pregnancy, characterized by albuminuria, hypertension, and convulsions.
- eclamptic — Of or pertaining to eclampsia.
- eclipsing — Present participle of eclipse.
- eco-bling — equipment that is energy-efficient but less effective than simpler technology
- eco-label — a label marking products which are produced in a way that limits damage to the environment
- ecobabble — (informal, derogatory) Vacuous speech about environmental concerns.
- ecofallow — a method of farming that diminishes weeds and conserves water by rotating crops and reducing or eliminating tillage.
- ecofreaks — Plural form of ecofreak.
- ecohazard — any substance or activity that poses a threat to a habitat or an environment: Off-the-road motorcycling is an ecohazard to fragile desert habitats.
- ecologism — An ideology focusing on ecology and the environment.
- ecologist — the branch of biology dealing with the relations and interactions between organisms and their environment, including other organisms.
- ecommerce — business that is transacted by transferring data electronically, especially over the Internet.
- econazole — A particular kind of imidazole antifungal drug.
- economick — Obsolete form of economic.
- economics — (used with a singular verb) the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind.
- economies — Plural form of economy.
- economise — to practice economy; avoid waste or extravagance.
- economism — the theory or practice of assigning primary importance to the economy or to economic achievement.
- economist — a specialist in economics.
- economize — to practice economy; avoid waste or extravagance.
- ecophobia — Fear of one\u2019s home.
- ecoregion — A major ecosystem defined by distinctive geography and receiving uniform solar radiation and moisture.
- ecosphere — Also called physiological atmosphere. the part of the atmosphere in which it is possible to breathe normally without aid: the portion of the troposphere from sea level to an altitude of about 13,000 feet (4000 meters).
- ecossaise — a country-dance in quick duple meter.
- ecosystem — a system, or a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment.
- ecotarian — An ecotarian is a person who eats only food that has been produced in a way that does not harm the environment.
- ecphoneme — (obsolete) A symbol, !, comprising a vertical line and a dot below, signifying the end of a sentence that is an exclamation.
- ecrevisse — crayfish.
- ecstacies — Plural form of ecstacy.
- ecstasies — rapturous delight.
- ecstasize — to make or become ecstatic
- ecstatics — of, relating to, or characterized by ecstasy or a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion: an ecstatic frenzy; ecstatic cheering for the winning team.
- ectoblast — the ectoderm.
- ectocrine — a substance that is released by an organism into the external environment and influences the development, behaviour, etc, of members of the same or different species
- ectomeres — Plural form of ectomere.
- ectomeric — Of, or relating to an ectomere- any of the blastomeres from which the ectoderm forms.
- ectomorph — a person of the ectomorphic type.
- ectophyte — a parasitic plant growing on an animal or another plant.
- ectoplasm — Biology. the outer portion of the cytoplasm of a cell. Compare endoplasm.
- ectoproct — bryozoan; formerly, one of two broad types of bryozoan.
- ectosteal — the ossification of cartilage that begins under the perichondrium and proceeds inward.
- ectotherm — a cold-blooded animal.
- ectropion — A condition, typically a consequence of advanced age, in which the eyelid is turned outward away from the eyeball.
- ectropium — Ectropion.
- ecuadoran — a republic in NW South America. 109,483 sq. mi. (283,561 sq. km). Capital: Quito.
- ecumenics — the study of the Christian church in its aspect as a worldwide Christian community.
- ecumenism — ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.
- ecumenist — ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.