Words Containing SPHO

85 words contain SPHO anywhere. Scores range up to 34 points (HYPOPHOSPHORIC), averaging 24.5 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Definition

A Mediterranean plant with linear leaves and spikes of white or yellow flowers.

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Definition

Plural of ASPHODEL.

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Drug inhibiting bone resorption.

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Definition

Plural of BISPHOSPHONATE.

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To cause or undergo removal of phosphate groups.

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Difficulty producing vocal sounds.

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Definition

Plural of DYSPHONIA.

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Having or relating to dysphonia.

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A state of unease or dissatisfaction.

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Plural of DYSPHORIA.

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Relating to or causing dysphoria.

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Definition

Relating to hypophosphoric acid or its compounds.

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Related to hypophosphorous acid or its compounds.

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Relating to metaphosphoric acid.

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Definition

Relating to the common form of phosphoric acid.

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A compound storing energy in muscle cells.

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A phosphorylated creatine compound in muscles storing chemical energy for contraction.

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Definition

Plural of PHOSPHOCREATIN.

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An enzyme that transfers phosphate groups, also called a kinase.

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Definition

Plural of PHOSPHOKINASE.

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Definition

An enzyme that breaks down phospholipids by hydrolyzing their phosphate ester bonds.

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Definition

Plural of PHOSPHOLIPASE.

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Definition

A lipid containing phosphorus, a key component of cell membranes.

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Definition

Plural of PHOSPHOLIPID.

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Definition

Of or pertaining to phosphonic acid.

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Definition

The cation PH4+ or its derivatives.

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Definition

Plural of PHOSPHONIUM.

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Definition

A protein containing phosphate groups.

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Definition

Plural of PHOSPHOPROTEIN.

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Definition

A substance that emits light when excited, used in screens.

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Definition

To combine or treat with phosphorus.

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Definition

Past tense of PHOSPHORATE.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of PHOSPHORATE.

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Definition

Present participle of PHOSPHORATE.

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Definition

An archaic form of phosphor.

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Definition

Plural of PHOSPHORE.

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Definition

To emit light without noticeable heat after exposure to radiation.

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Definition

Past tense of PHOSPHORESCE.

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Definition

Emission of light that persists after the exciting radiation stops.

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Definition

Emitting light without heat, as certain chemicals.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of PHOSPHORESCE.

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Definition

Present participle of PHOSPHORESCE.

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Definition

A compound of phosphorus without oxygen.

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Definition

Plural of PHOSPHORET.

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Definition

Containing or combined with phosphorus.

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Definition

Plural of phosphorus.

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Definition

Containing or characteristic of phosphorus.

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Definition

Alternative spelling of phosphorize.

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Definition

Past tense of PHOSPHORISE.

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Third-person singular present tense of PHOSPHORISE.

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Present participle of PHOSPHORISE.

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Definition

Chronic poisoning caused by exposure to phosphorus.

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Definition

Plural of PHOSPHORISM.

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Definition

A sedimentary rock rich in phosphate minerals.

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Definition

Plural of PHOSPHORITE.

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Definition

Containing or resembling phosphorite.

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Definition

To combine or treat with phosphorus.

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Definition

Past tense of PHOSPHORIZE.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of PHOSPHORIZE.

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Definition

Present participle of PHOSPHORIZE.

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How many words containing spho are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain SPHO anywhere?

HYPOPHOSPHORIC scores 34 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.