15-Letter Words Containing: P,E,T,A,U,R,I,S,T

• former genus of primitive apelike men now Homo erectus

• partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food

• dishonorableness by virtue of lacking respectability or a good reputation

• excessive nutrients in a lake or other body of water, usually caused by runoff of nutrients (animal waste, fertilizers, sewage) from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life; the decomposition of the plants depletes the supply of oxygen, leading to the death of animal life

• fanatical patriotism