Phrase Hound found 2 phrases and 22 compound words that contain hist. The most common are listed below. Open hist in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 2
- hist. n.Abbreviation of historical note.
- hist. nn.plural of hist. n.
Compound words 22
- althistSynonym of alternate history (“a genre of fiction based around or involving ahistorical events”).
- BuddhistOf, relating to, or practicing Buddhism.
- histamineAn amine, C₅H₉N₃, formed by decarboxylation of histidine, that causes dilatation of capillaries, contraction of smooth muscle, and stimulation of gastric acid secretion; it is released during allergic reactions.
- histoneAny of various simple water-soluble proteins that are rich in the basic amino acids lysine and arginine and are complexed with DNA in the nucleosomes of eukaryotic chromatin.
- sophistAlternative letter-case form of Sophist, certain teachers in Ancient Greece, particularly skilled orators.
- histonesplural of histone: Any of various simple water-soluble proteins that are rich in the basic amino acids lysine and arginine and are complexed with DNA in the nucleosomes of eukaryotic chromatin.
- histaminesplural of histamine: An amine, C₅H₉N₃, formed by decarboxylation of histidine, that causes dilatation of capillaries, contraction of smooth muscle, and stimulation of gastric acid secretion; it is released during allergic reactions.
- archistOf or pertaining to archism.
- histialPertaining to the hinge area of the carapace of an ostracod.
- rushistAlternative form of russist: Of or relating to Ruscism (“Russian fascism”).