Words starting with S

spectroheliokinematographyThe use of the spectroheliokinematograph.
spectroheliometerAn instrument that measures solar radiation from the sun at different wavelengths.
spectrohelioscopeAn instrument used for observing solar radiation.
spectrohelioscopicRelating to a spectrohelioscope.
spectrohelioscopicallyBy means of a spectrohelioscope.
spectrolitea rare variety of labradorite feldspar, ranging in colors from blue to red.
spectrologicalOf or pertaining to spectrology.
spectrologicallyIn terms of, or by means of, spectrology.
spectrologyspectrometry.
spectromagnetographAn instrument that measures the vectors and velocities of the magnetic fields on the surface of the sun.
spectrometerAn optical instrument for measuring the absorption of light by chemical substances; typically it will plot a graph of absorption versus wavelength or frequency, and the patterns produced are used to identify the substances present, and their internal structure.
spectrometricOf or pertaining to spectrometry
spectrometricalSynonym of spectrometric.
spectrometricallyWith regard to spectrometry
spectrometristAn expert in spectrometry, or in the use of spectrometers
spectrometryThe measurement of the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, especially any of several techniques used to analyze the structure of molecules; the measurement of spectra of things other than radiation, such as the masses of molecules and their breakdown products
spectromicroscopeA microscope used in spectromicroscopy
spectromicroscopicRelating to spectromicroscopy.
spectromicroscopyA technique that combines spectroscopy and microscopy
spectromodulationThe modulation of a spectrum
spectromorphometricRelating to spectromorphometry
spectromorphometryThe application of spectroscopy to morphometry
spectrophiliaA paraphilia involving sexual excitement from ghosts or from images in mirrors.
spectrophobiaA morbid fear of mirrors.
spectrophoneAn instrument constructed on the principle of the photophone and used in spectrum analysis as an adjunct to the spectroscope.
spectrophonicRelating to the spectrophone.
spectrophoreAn instrument for determining the action of the different rays of light in the elimination of oxygen by plants.
spectrophoreticRelating to spectrographic separation
spectrophoreticallyIn a spectrophoretic manner
spectrophotofluorometerSynonym of spectrofluorophotometer.
spectrophotofluorometricRelating to spectrophotofluorometry.
spectrophotofluorometricallyIn a spectrophotofluorometric way.
spectrophotofluorometryA form of fluorometry that uses light at a variety of wavelengths
spectrophotogoniometerA photogoniometer equipped with a spectrometer
spectrophotogramAn image produced by spectrophotography.
spectrophotographAn image produced by spectrophotography.
spectrophotographicRelating to spectrophotography.
spectrophotographyphotography using a spectrophotometer or similar instrument
spectrophotometerAn instrument used to measure the intensity of electromagnetic radiation at different wavelengths.
spectrophotometricOf, or relating to spectrophotometry, or measured by a spectrophotometer.
spectrophotometricalspectrophotometric
spectrophotometricallyBy using spectrophotometry.
spectrophotometriclyBy means of a spectrophotometer
spectrophotometrythe quantitative analysis of electromagnetic spectra by use of a spectrophotometer; especially in order to determine the structure or quantity of a substance
spectrophotopolarimeterA combination of a spectrometer and a photopolarimeter
spectropolarimeterA device for measuring the optical properties of polarized light.
spectropolarimetricOf or pertaining to spectropolarimetry.
spectropolarimetryThe measurement of the polarization of light at different wavelengths
spectropolariscopeA combined spectroscope and polariscope.
spectropotentiometricRelating to spectropotentiometry
spectropotentiometryA form of potentiometry in which the subject is exposed to light of varying frequencies
spectroradiometerA device that measures the spectral power distributions of illuminants, used to evaluate and categorize lighting or to calibrate display technology.
spectroradiometricRelated to spectroradiometry
spectroradiometricallyIn a spectroradiometric manner
spectroradiometryThe measurement of the intensity or energy of electromagnetic radiation at different wavelengths
spectroradiophotometricspectrophotometric and radiophotometric
spectroreflectometerspectral reflectometer
spectroscopeAn optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis .
spectroscopicOf or relating to spectroscopy or to a spectroscope.
spectroscopicallyBy means of a spectroscope
spectroscopistA scientist specialising in spectroscopy.
spectroscopyThe scientific study of spectra.
spectrosomalRelating to spectrosomes
spectrosomeA spherical cytoskeletal organelle found in the germ cells of fruit flies
spectrospatialHaving both spectral and spatial components
spectrotemporalBeing a function of both time and frequency or wavelength
spectrotemporallyIn a spectrotemporal manner
spectrotronA frequency-harmonic element with many stable states.
spectrousOf or pertaining to spectres.
spectrumA range; a continuous, infinite, one-dimensional set, possibly bounded by extremes.
spectrumyHaving some characteristics of the autism spectrum.
speculaasSpeculoos, a spiced biscuit traditionally eaten around Saint Nicholas Day and Christmas; in particular, the variety from the Netherlands, when contrasted with Belgian speculoos.
speculableThat can be the subject of speculation.
speculantA speculator; one who makes speculative (high-risk) investments.
specularPertaining to mirrors; mirror-like, reflective.
speculariteA form of hematite that contains specular, silvery crystals
specularityThe condition or property of being specular.
specularizationThe act or process of specularizing.
specularizeTo make specular or reflective.
specularlyIn a specular manner (in the manner of a mirror)
speculateTo think, meditate or reflect on a subject; to consider, to deliberate or cogitate.
speculatingspeculation
speculationThe process or act of thinking or meditating on a subject.
speculatistSomeone who makes speculative theories or deals in abstract ideas; a theorist.
speculativeCharacterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.
speculativelyIn a speculative manner.
speculativenessThe quality or state of being speculative.
speculativismAn approach based on speculation rather than any formal method.
speculativityThe quality or state of being speculative.
speculatorOne who speculates; an observer; a contemplator.
speculatorialspeculatory; speculative
speculatoryIntended or adapted for viewing or looking out.
speculatrixA female speculator.
speculistOne who observes or considers; an observer.
specullectorA buyer of art that speculates on its rising value.
speculoosA type of spiced shortcrust biscuit.
speculumA medical instrument used during an examination to dilate an orifice.
spedA special education student.
SpederlineThe couple consisting of celebrities Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, together from 2004 to 2006.
SpeeceA surname.
speechThe ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
speechcraftThe art, skill or science of speech or language.
speecherOne who gives a speech.
speechfulvoluble; loquacious
speechfulnessQuality of being speechful.
speechieA speech pathologist.
speechificationThe act of speechifying, making something into a speech
speechifierOne who speechifies.
speechifyTo give a speech; to hold forth; (now especially) to pronounce pompously or at length.
speechifyingThe art of making speeches; rhetoric or oratory.
speechingThe act of making a speech.
speechlessNot speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.; wordless.
speechlesslyIn a speechless manner; without speaking.
speechlessnessThe state of being speechless.
SpeechleyA surname.
speechlikeResembling natural human speech
speechloreThe science, study, or knowledge of language or speech; linguistics.
speechmakerOne who makes a speech.
speechmakingThe delivery of speeches
speechmentAn act of speaking; a speech.
speechreadSynonym of lipread.
speechreadingLipreading.
speechwayThe speech customs and dialects of a group of people.
speechworthyWorthy of speech or of being spoken.
speechwrightA composer or crafter of speeches.
speechwriterSomeone who writes speeches for others, especially as a profession.
speechwritingThe craft or activity of writing speeches, usually for delivery by someone else
speechyFull of speech or words; verbose; full of speeches.
speedThe state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
speedableAble to be made more efficient by means of a speedup theorem.
speedawayA team game combining elements of soccer, American football, and basketball.
speedballA mixture of heroin and cocaine or sometimes other drugs.
speedballerA drug addict who takes speedballs (cocaine and heroin).
speedboardA board indicating a speed limit.
speedboarderA person who practices the extreme sport of speedboarding.
speedboardingAn extreme sport which involves racing on a streamline skateboard down steep hills, often on public roads.
speedboatA fast boat, usually small (for 1-8 people).
speedboaterA speedboat user.
speedboatingThe recreational act of travelling in a speedboat.
speedboatmanA man who operates a speedboat.
speedboosterA secondary lens mounted between the camera and a photographic lens so as to reduce the central part of an image obtained by the objective lens while concentrating the light rays on a smaller area.
speedbridgeTo build a bridge under oneself using one of several techniques which minimize the amount of crouching, resulting in a significantly faster pace of construction.
speedbridgerOne who speedbridges.
speedcarIn Australia, a race car in a particular class, below sprint car, of open-wheel closed-cockpit racing. One of the lowest levels of national competition.
speedcoreA very fast type of hardcore techno.
speedcubeA puzzle identical in form and function to a Rubik's Cube but often having a different internal mechanism, and designed for optimal speed of use.
speedcuberA participant in the game of speedcubing, or solving a Rubik's cube as quickly as possible
speedcubingThe activity of solving a Rubik's Cube as quickly as possible.
speededMeasured in terms of speed.
speedednessA test characteristic, dictated by the test’s time limits, that results in a test taker’s score being dependent on the rate at which work is performed as well as the correctness of the responses. The term is not used to describe tests of speed. Speededness is often an undesirable characteristic.

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