| ecliptic |
the apparent path of the sun, as seen from the earth against the background stars. [3 definitions] |
| eclogue |
a poem, usu. in dialogue form, about the charms of country life. |
| eco- |
habitat; environment; household. |
| ecocide |
the destruction of the environment or of ecological systems by indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources, dumping of chemical wastes, the use of defoliants and pollutants, and the like. |
| eco-friendly |
designed to cause minimal damage to the environment. |
| E. coli |
a species of bacteria, present in the intestines of all vertebrates, that is widely used in biological research. |
| ecological |
of or pertaining to ecology. |
| ecology |
the scientific study of the relationships between living things and their environments. [2 definitions] |
| e-commerce |
the exchange of goods and services conducted on the Internet; electronic commerce. |
| econometrics |
(used with a sing. verb) the application of mathematical and statistical methods to research in economics. |
| economic |
of or pertaining to the production and distribution of goods, wealth, and services. [3 definitions] |
| economical |
wasting little; thrifty; frugal. |
| economically |
in an economical manner. [2 definitions] |
| economics |
(used with a sing. verb) the systematic study of the production and distribution of goods and services. [2 definitions] |
| economist |
a person who has expertise in the study of economics. |
| economize |
to practice thrift; avoid wasteful expenditure; be economical. [2 definitions] |
| economy |
the careful management of wealth, resources, and means of production. [5 definitions] |
| ecosystem |
a community of living things that interact with each other for their survival, together with their surrounding environment. |
| ecotourism |
recreational travel to areas of natural or ecological interest carried out in a manner that respects the visited environment. |
| ecru |
a pale yellowish or grayish tan color. |
| ecstasy |
an emotional state of intense pleasure or joy. [2 definitions] |