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 Rothstein A surname from German. Rothville A village in Chariton County, Missouri, United States. Rothwell A surname. roti A kind of unleavened flatbread commonly consumed in South Asia and the Caribbean. rotifer Any of many minute aquatic multicellular organisms, of the phylum Rotifera, that have a ring of cilia resembling a wheel. rotiferal Of or relating to the Rotifera. rotiferan Relating to the rotifers. rotiferous Of or relating to the rotifers. rotiform Having the shape of a wheel. rotigaptide A peptide analog used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia. rotigotine The dopamine agonist (S)-6-[propyl(2-thiophen-2-ylethyl)amino]-5,6,7,8- tetrahydronaphthalen-1-ol, used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome. rotini A type of helix- or corkscrew-shaped pasta similar to fusilli. rotisserie A cooking device with which food is roasted on a rotating spit. rotisserize Synonym of rotisserie. Rotko A surname. Rotkohl Red cabbage. Rotkreuz A village in Risch-Rotkreuz municipality, Zug canton, Switzerland. rotla A kind of Indian flatbread. rotlet A point torque. Rotliegend A sub-period from 299 to 270.6 million years ago, a subdivision of the Permian. Rotliegendes Synonym of Rotliegend. Rotman A surname. Rotmistrivka A village, the administrative centre of Rotmistrivka rural hromada, Cherkasy Raion, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine roto A Chilean, especially a common man or lower-class Chilean. rotoartist A person who creates masks for frames, to crop in and out backgrounds and objects, frame-by-frame in video and film, for rotoscoping. rotobeater A kind of rotary mower. rotochemical Describing the heating produced by various affects of the reduction in angular momentum of a rotating neutron star (especially a pulsar) rotodiffusion rotatory (gyrokinetic) diffusion rotodiffusive Relating to, or causing rotodiffusion rotodome A rotating radome. rotodynamic In which energy is continuously imparted to the pumped fluid by means of a rotating impeller, propeller, or rotor (unlike a positive displacement pump, in which a fluid is moved by trapping a fixed amount of fluid and forcing the trapped volume into the pump's discharge) rotodyne An aircraft that has both wings and rotors rotoevaporation evaporation by means of a rotary evaporator rotogate A turnstile with its height extended to the height of a person, similar to a revolving door. rotograph A photograph printed by a process in which a strip or roll of sensitized paper is automatically fed over the negative so that a series of prints are made, and are then rapidly developed, fixed, cut apart, and washed. rotogravure A printing process by which the paper is rolled through intaglio cylinders. rotogravurist One who produces rotogravure prints. rotoid A generalised helicoid. rotoidal Having the form of a rotoid rotoinversion The combination of a rotation and an inversion in a point on the axis. Rotokas An East Papuan language spoken in Bougainville Island. rotolactor A machine for milking a number of cows one after another by means of a rotating platform. rotolining A process that lines the interior of metal objects with a polymer that involves heating and rotating the item. rotolo A kind of roll. rotomation Rotoscoping, especially when assisted by motion capture technology. rotomolded molded/moulded using rotational molding rotomoulding rotational molding roton The quantum of rotation in a superfluid rotonda A roundabout; traffic circle. rotonde A ruff worn during the beginning of the 17th century; a cope. Rotondi A surname. Rotondo A surname. rotonic Of or relating to rotons. rotonization The production of rotons rotopulsator Any of a class of solutions to the n-body problem, in a curved space, whose configuration rotates during the motion. rotor A rotating part of a mechanical device; for example, in an electric motor, generator, alternator, or pump. rotorcraft Any aircraft that obtains its lift from rotors (usually either a helicopter or an aerial drone with rotors). rotored Having a rotor or rotors. rotoreflection rotation (about an axis) and reflection (in a plane perpendicular to that axis) rotorless Without a rotor. rotorstator A component of some mixers in which a rotor rotates in close proximity to a stator. Rotorua A city, the capital of Rotorua Lakes district, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand, on the southern shores of Lake Rotorua. Rotoruan A native or inhabitant of Rotorua. rotoscoliosis A complex spinal deformity characterized by both lateral curvature (scoliosis) and rotation of the vertebrae. rotoscope A technique in which animators trace live-action movement frame by frame. rotoscoper One who rotoscopes. rotoscopic Of or pertaining to the rotoscope form of animation. rotoscoping Synonym of rotoscope (“technique”). rototill To break up and turn soil using a rototiller. rototiller a motorized cultivator having rotating blades rototilling The use of a rototiller. rototom A drum that has no shell and is able to change pitch by rotating its drumhead around a threaded metal ring. rototranslation Any rigid transformation (Euclidean isometry) that involves rotation and translation rototranslational Relating to rototranslation rotovap To process (a sample or substance) with a rotary evaporator. Rotovegas Nickname for Rotorua: a city in the Bay of Plenty region, New Zealand. rotoxamine The maleic acid salt of the levorotatory isomer of carbinoxamine. rotozoomer An animated visual effect in which a bitmap is scaled and rotated. rotproof Resistant to rotting. Rotramel A surname from German. Rotselaar A municipilaty in Flemish Brabant, Netherlands. rotsome Characterised or marked by rot or rotting. ROTT A Rottweiler dog. rottable Capable of rotting; biodegradable. rotted Destroyed or damaged by rot. rottedness rottenness rotten Of perishable items, overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents. Rottenberg A surname from German. rottened Rotten. rottenish Somewhat rotten. rottenly In a rotten manner; poorly. rottenness The quality of being rotten. rottenstone A soft, friable limestone, used in polishes. rotter A despicable, worthless person; a scoundrel. Rotterdam A city in South Holland, Netherlands. Rotterdammer A native or inhabitant of Rotterdam. rottie A Rottweiler dog. rotting The process by which something rots. Rottingdean A village in the city of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England (OS grid ref TQ3702). Rottinghaus A surname from German. rottingly In a rotting manner. rottingness Something which is undergoing rot or decomposition. rottlera Any plant of the genus Rottlera. rottlerin A protein kinase inhibitor derived from the kamala tree (Mallotus philippinensis, syn. Rottlera tinctoria). rottletrap Rickety Rottman A surname. rotto Very drunk. rottol A former Middle Eastern and North African unit of dry weight, usually between 1–5 pounds (0.5–2.5 kg). Rottum A village in De Fryske Marren municipality, Friesland province, Netherlands. rottweiler A very large muscular breed of dog of German origin with black fur and tanned markings. rotula The patella; the kneecap. rotular Of or relating to the rotula, or kneecap. rotulet A document in the form of a small roll, especially one that forms part of a larger roll. rotulid Any sand dollar in the family Rotulidae rotuliform Shaped like a small wheel. rotulus A roll of parchment or papyrus that was written on to make a permanent record. Rotuma A Fijian dependency consisting of Rotuma Island and a number of islets. Rotuman A member of the people belonging to the island of Rotuma. rotund Having a round, spherical or curved shape; circular; orbicular. rotunda A round building, usually small, often with a dome. rotundate Rounded, especially at the end or corners. rotundation The state or quality of being rotund. rotunded Given a rotund shape. rotundene A tricyclic hydrocarbon derived from Cyperus rotundus. IUPAC name 1,5,9-trimethyltricyclo[6.2.2.0^(2,6)]dodec-9-ene rotundifoliate Synonym of rotundifolious. rotundifolious Having round leaves. rotundity The quality of being rotund. rotundly In a rotund way. rotundness The property of being rotund. fatness, largeness. rotundone A sesquiterpene responsible for a peppery taste in wine. rotundous Rotund. Rotunno A surname. roture Plebeian rank in France. roturier A commoner or plebeian; a person of low rank; especially, in pre-Revolutionary France, a member of the social class comprising all who were not nobles or clergy. Rotwelsch A secret cant or thieves' argot spoken by covert groups primarily in Germany and Switzerland. Rotzo A town in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. rouaite A monoclinic-sphenoidal dark emerald green mineral containing copper, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen. rouanne A branding iron. Roubaisian A person who was born in, or is a citizen or inhabitant of Roubaix, France Roubaix A city in Hauts-de-France, France. roubaultite A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing carbon, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and uranium. Roubideaux A surname from French primarily used by the Lakota people. Roucas A surname. Rouch A surname from French, variant of Rouge. rouched wrinkled; puckered Rouchel A locality in the Upper Hunter council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia. roucou Annatto, achiote (Bixa orellana) Roud A surname. Roudebush A surname. Roudham A small settlement in Roudham and Larling parish, Breckland district, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TL9587).