Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ekasdhoo An industrial island of Shaviyani, Maldives. ekasilicon The predicted element lying below silicon in the periodic table — later named germanium. Ekaterina A transliteration of the Russian or Serbo-Croatian female given name Екатерина (Jekaterina), equivalent to Catherine. Ekaterini A transliteration of the Greek female given name Αικατερίνη (Aikateríni). ekaterinite A hexagonal-pyramidal mineral containing boron, calcium, chlorine, hydrogen, and oxygen. ekatite A hexagonal-dihexagonal pyramidal brownish black mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, silicon, and zinc. Ekavian A dialect or group of dialects of Serbo-Croatian spoken primarily in Serbia and distinguished by reflecting the Common Slavic jat (Old Cyrillic: ѣ, Glagolitic: ⱑ, Latin transcription /ě/) sound as /e/. ekavic pertaining to the Ekavian dialect Ekbatan A town in Tehran, Iran. Ekberg A surname from Swedish. Ekbergian Reminiscent of Anita Ekberg (1931–2015), Swedish actress, model, and sex symbol. Ekbom A surname from Swedish. Ekdahl A surname from Swedish. eke An addition. ekeberginine An organic compound found in the stembark of Ekbergia senegalensis. ekebergite Wernerite, a scapolite mineral. ekecheiria A truce around the time of the ancient Olympic Games to protect the hosts, competitors, and spectators. Ekegusii The Gusii language. ekekek imitates a certain chattering or trilling sound made by domestic cats, often when watching prey Ekelondaa An uninhabited island of Gaafu Dhaalu, Maldives. eker One who ekes. ekerite A form of peralkaline alkali-feldspar-granite found in Norway. EKG Synonym of ECG (“electrocardiogram”). Ekholm A surname from Swedish. eki A Japanese train station. ekiben A bento (boxed lunch) sold at a railroad station in Japan. ekiden A Japanese long-distance relay race, typically on roads. eking The act or process of adding. Ekins A surname. Ekiran A barangay of Alangalang, Leyte, Philippines. Ekirch A surname. ekiri Childhood shigellosis. ekistic Of or pertaining to ekistics. ekistical ekistic ekistically In terms of ekistics. ekistician One who studies ekistics. ekistics The scientific study of human settlements, and the planning and design of cities and other communities. Ekiti A major subgroup of the Yoruba people of West Africa. ekka A small vehicle used in India, pulled by a single horse. ekker Physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness. ekki The hard timber of the tree Lophira alata. Eklund A surname from Swedish. Ekman A surname. ekmek Synonym of ekmek kadayif (“bread pudding dessert”). Ekmekjian A surname from Armenian. Ekofisk An oil field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, about 320 km (200 mi) southwest of Stavanger. Ekoi An ethnic group of southeastern Nigeria. Ekoid Of or relating to a cluster of dialects spoken principally in southeastern Nigeria and adjacent regions of Cameroon. ekonting Synonym of akonting. Ekoti A Bantu language spoken in the Nampula province of Mozambique. Ekpe A member of this society. ekphrasic Relating to ekphrasis. ekphrasis A clear, intense, self-contained argument or verbal description of an object, especially of an artwork. ekphrastic Pertaining to ekphrasis; clear, lucid. ekphratic Relating to ekphrasis. ekpyrosis The supposed periodic destruction of the universe ekpyrotic Used in the names "ekpyrotic universe" or "ekpyrotic scenario", coined specifically to name this theory. ekranoplan a ground-effect vehicle Ekron One of the five cities of the Philistine pentapolis, located in central Israel. Ekronite A person from Ekron. Ekserjyan A surname from Armenian. ekstasis The state of being beside oneself or rapt out of oneself. Ekstrand A surname from Swedish. Ekstrom A surname from Swedish. Ekta A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. ektacytometer The instrument used in ektacytometry ektacytometric Relating to ektacytometry ektacytometrically In an ektacytometric manner ektacytometry A method for measuring the deformability of cells, using shear stress ektaphelenchid Any nematode of the family Ektaphelenchidae ektara A single-stringed string instrument of Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. ektenia A litany in the Byzantine Rite. ektexine Synonym of sexine. Ekulhivaru A resort island of Noonu, Maldives. Ekundayo A unisex given name from Yoruba. Ekurhuleni A city in South Africa. Ekuruffushi A resort island of Thaa, Maldives. Ekurukerataa An uninhabited island of Gaafu Dhaalu, Maldives. ekwele The former currency of Equatorial Guinea. el The name of the Latin script letter L/l. Ela A female given name. Elaa An island of Thaa, Maldives. elaborate Complex, detailed, or sophisticated. elaborated expanded elaborately In an elaborate manner. elaborateness The state of being elaborate elaboration The act or process of producing or refining with labor; improvement by successive operations; refinement. elaborational Relating to elaboration. elaborative Serving to elaborate. elaboratively In an elaborative manner. elaborativeness quality of being elaborative elaborator One who, or that which, elaborates. elaboratory A laboratory. elacestrant A medication used to treat breast cancer. elachi Synonym of elaichi (“cardamom”). elachistid Any moth in the family Elachistidae. elachistine Any moth of the subfamily Elachistinae elachura Any bird of the genus Elachura, of which the spotted elachura (Elachura formosa) is the only specimen. elacomine An oxindole alkaloid found in the plant Elaeagnus commutata. elacridar A particular glycoprotein inhibitor. elaeagnaceous Of or relating to the Elaeagnaceae. elaeagnus Any plant of the genus Elaeagnus. elaenia A bird of the genus Elaenia. elaeocarp Any the Elaeocarpaceae family of trees. elaeocarpaceous Belonging to the Elaeocarpaceae. elaeocarpusin A particular ellagitannin. elaeodendroside A particular steroid glycoside. elaeolite A variety of nepheline, usually massive and of a greasy lustre and grey to reddish colour. elaeometer Synonym of oleometer. elaeophorosis Infestation with Elaeophora nematodes. elaeoptene The more liquid or volatile portion of certain oily substances, such as rose oil. elafibranor A particular drug used to treat cardiometabolic diseases elafin A polypeptide inhibitor of some peptidases and elastases Elagabalian Of or relating to the Roman emperor Elagabalus (reigned 218–222). Elagabalus The deity Elagabal, venerated in ancient times at Emesa in Syria (and later elsewhere in the Roman Empire), identified with a large black stone. elagolix A gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH antagonist) medication used to treat pain associated with endometriosis. Elahi A surname. elaichi cardamom elaidamide An organic compound with chemical formula C₁₈H₃₅NO, isomeric with oleamide. elaidate A salt of elaidic acid. elaidic Derived from elaidin (the trans isomer of oleic acid). elaidin A solid isomeric modification of olein. elaidinization A chemical reaction that alters the orientation of double bonds from cis to trans, most often performed on fats and oils to increase the melting point and extend the shelf life without reducing the degree of unsaturation. elaidinize To undergo, or cause to undergo, elaidinization. elain eleoptene Elaina A female given name from Ancient Greek, of modern usage, variant of Elaine. elaine A female given name from Ancient Greek. elaiometer Synonym of oleometer. elaiophore A plant organ that secretes oil. elaiophylin A macrolide antibiotic present in various soil actinomycetes elaioplast A specialized leucoplast responsible for the storage of lipids. elaiosome A fleshy structure rich in lipids attached to the seeds of many plant species, usually to attract ants that disperse the seeds. elaliite A mineral with chemical formula Fe₉PO₁₂. Elam An ancient civilization and empire in modern southwestern Iran, existing between c. 3200 BCE and 539 BCE. Capital: Susa. Elamin A surname. elamipretide A mitochondrial cardiolipin binder used to treat Barth syndrome. Elamite Of, from, or pertaining to, Elam. Elamitic An extinct language spoken by the ancient Elamites. Elamitish Of or pertaining to the Elamites. elamping shining elan A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Elon. elance To throw like a lance; to hurl. eland A genus of large South African antelope (Taurotragus), valued both for its hide and flesh. elands A locality in the MidCoast council area and the Port Macquarie-Hastings council area, north eastern New South Wales, Australia. elanet Synonym of black-winged kite (“the bird Elanus caeruleus”). Elangbam A Meitei surname from Manipuri elantrine An anticholinergic drug. elanzepine An antidepressant drug. Elaphebolion The ninth month of the ancient Athenian calendar (Attic calendar). elaphine Pertaining to, resembling, or characteristic of the red deer, Cervus elaphus.