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- Xanthan- A polysaccharide used as a food additive and thickening agent.
- Xenon- A noble gas element used in lighting and photography.
- Xeric- Pertaining to or adapted to a dry environment.
- Xylem- The vascular tissue in plants that conducts water and nutrients.
- Xenophobia- Fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers.
- Xylophone- A musical instrument with wooden bars struck by mallets.
- Xenophile- An individual who is attracted to foreign peoples, cultures, or customs.
- Xerosis- Abnormal dryness of the skin or mucous membranes.
- Xiphoid- Relating to the xiphoid process, a small cartilaginous part of the sternum.
- Xenogenesis- The supposed generation of offspring completely different from the parent.
- X- ray** – A form of electromagnetic radiation used for imaging and diagnostics.
- Xenograft- A surgical graft of tissue from one species to an unlike species.
- Xenolith- A rock fragment embedded in another rock type.
- Xylitol- A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener.
- Xylene- A volatile hydrocarbon used as a solvent in the printing, rubber, and leather industries.
- Xebec- A Mediterranean sailing ship with a long overhanging bow and stern.
- Xerography- A dry copying process based on electrostatic charges.
- Xenotime- A yellowish-brown mineral that contains yttrium phosphate.
- Xystus- A covered portico or garden walk used in ancient Greece and Rome.
- Xyster- A surgical instrument used for scraping bones.
- Xoanon- An archaic wooden statue used in ancient Greek cults, sometimes believed to be self-created.
- Xenurus- Genus of armored catfish found in South America.
- Xenocryst- A crystal in an igneous rock that forms in a different place from the surrounding rock.
- Xantippe- Wife of Socrates, often regarded as a shrew in historical texts.
- Xenodiagnosis- A diagnostic method where a disease is detected by allowing laboratory-bred animals to be affected.
- Xanadu- An idyllic, beautiful place.
- X- axis** – The horizontal axis in a coordinate system.
- Xenobiotic- A chemical compound foreign to a living organism.
- Xenic- Pertaining to the growth of cells in culture without any other species present.
- Xiphos- An ancient Greek short, double-edged sword.
- Xenorhynchus- A genus of birds known as Asian openbill storks.
- Xebec- frigate** – A hybrid sailing ship built for speed.
- Xenophobe- A person who fears or distrusts what is foreign.
- Xylography- The art of engraving on wood.
- Xenocentrism- A preference for the culture of others rather than for one’s own.
- Xylary- Pertaining to or characteristic of wood.
- Xerophilous- Thriving in desert conditions.
- Xe- Symbol for the element xenon.
- Xesturgy- The process of polishing.
- Xylose- A sugar extracted from wood.
- Xenogamy- Cross-fertilization in flowers.
- Xanthate- A salt or ester of xanthic acid.
- Xanthosis- An abnormal yellowing of the skin.
- Xerothermic- Pertaining to a dry and hot environment.
- Xiphias- The genus of the swordfish.
- Xiphoidalgia- Pain in the xiphoid process area.
- Xerostomia- Dry mouth due to reduced saliva.
- Xylanthrax- Wood coal or charcoal.
- Xylomancy- Divination using pieces of wood.
- Xeroderma- A condition in which the skin becomes excessively dry.