English words: diaminobenzene to diaphoretic
300 English words, part 52 of 118 of the words starting with D, A to Z. 13 have a page of their own.
English words diaminobenzene to diaphoretic
- diaminobenzene noun: phenylenediamine
- diaminobenzidine noun: Any of several isomeric diamino derivatives of benzidine
- diaminobenzoate noun: Any diamino derivative of a benzoate group or ion
- diaminobutane noun: Any diamino derivative of butane
- diaminocarbene noun: Any diamino derivative of a carbene
- diaminocyclohexane noun: Any of several isomeric diamino derivatives of cyclohexane
- diaminocyclohexyl noun: Any diamino derivative of a cyclohexyl radical
- diaminodiphenyl noun: Two aminophenyl groups in a compound
- diaminoethane noun: Ethylenediamine or any of its derivatives.
- diaminofluorene noun: Any diamino derivative of fluorene but especially 2,7-diaminofluorene that is an analytical reagent
- diaminofluorescein noun: A fluorescein into which two amino groups have been substituted
- diaminoglucose noun: Any diamino derivative of glucose, but especially 2,6-diaminoglucose that has some antibacterial action
- diaminoguanidine noun: Either of two isomeric diamino derivatives of guanidine (in which two terminal hydrogen atoms are replaced by -NH₂ groups)
- diaminoheptane noun: Any diamino derivative of a heptane
- diaminohexane noun: Any of several isomeric diamino derivatives of hexane, but especially 1,6-hexamethylenediamine
- diaminomaleonitrile noun: An organic compound (C₄H₄N₄) used in the synthesis of several heterocyclic compounds.
- diaminomethylideneamino noun: Guanidinyl.
- diaminomonocarboxylic adjective: Describing amino acids that have two amino groups and one carboxylic acid group
- diaminonaphthalene noun: Any of several isomeric diamino derivatives of naphthalene
- diaminonaphthotriazole noun: Any of several isomeric diamino derivatives of naphthotriazole, some of which are used as fluorescent probes.
- diaminopentane noun: Any diamino derivative of pentane
- diaminophenol noun: Any of several isomeric diamino derivatives of phenol; they are used in organic synthesis, and in hair dying applications.
- diaminopimelate noun: Any salt or ester of diaminopimelic acid
- diaminopimelic adjective: Of or pertaining to diaminopimelic acid or its derivatives
- diaminopimelic acid noun: Any diamino derivative of pimelic acid, but especially (2R,6S)-2,6-diaminoheptanedioic acid which has biochemical activity
- diaminopropane noun: Any diamino derivative of propane, but especially 1,3-diaminopropane
- diaminopurine noun: Amy diamino derivative of a purine, but especially 2,6-diaminopurine
- diaminopyridine noun: Any of several isomeric diamino derivatives of pyridine
- diaminopyrimidine noun: Any of four isomeric diamino derivatives of pyrimidine
- diaminoquinazoline noun: Any diamino derivative of a quinazoline
- diaminotriazine noun: Any diamino derivative of a triazine
- diammoniate noun: Any compound containing two molecules of ammonia attached as ligands
- diammonio noun: Containing two ammonio groups (-NH₃⁺).
- diammonium noun: Two ammonium ions in a compound
- diamniotic adjective: Having two amniotic sacs.
- diamond adjective, noun, verb /ˈdaɪ.ə.mənd/: A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron.
- diamond accent noun: A small diamond used to complement large diamonds and enhance the beauty of jewelry.
- diamond anniversary noun: The 60th/75th anniversary of some event, particularly a wedding.
- diamond anvil cell noun: A device that is used to subject small samples of materials to exceptionally high pressures.
- diamond ball noun: The game of softball.
- diamond beetle noun: Chrysolopus spectabilis, a weevil found in south-eastern Australia, with metallic green patterns on its body.
- diamond bird noun: A spotted pardalote (Pardalotus punctatus).
- Diamond-Blackfan anemia noun: A congenital erythroid aplasia that usually presents in infancy.
- diamond bracket noun: Synonym of angle bracket.
- diamond carry noun: A very stable method of carrying a spine board with one carrier at the head end, one at the foot end and one at each side.
- diamond cross noun: A lace knitting stitch pattern, multiple of 17 plus 2 stitches, 35 rows in pattern.
- diamond crossing noun: An at-grade junction between two crossing railroad tracks.
- diamond crossover noun: superimposed pair of railway crossovers, resembling a letter X, permitting to travel in either direction between a pair of parallel tracks
- diamond cut diamond adjective: Competitive or accusative, at a person who has the same rank or power.
- diamond cutter noun: A craftsman who cuts diamonds.
- diamond dove noun: Geopelia cuneata, a bird resident in Australia.
- diamond duck noun: Synonym of platinum duck (“score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball of a team's innings”).
- diamond dust noun: A ground-level cloud composed of tiny ice crystals.
- diamond firetail noun: Stagonopleura guttata, an estrildid finch endemic to Australia.
- diamond frame noun: A modern, upright bicycle shape or design, as distinguished from a penny-farthing bicycle, a recumbent, etc.
- diamond graph noun: An undirected graph with four vertices and five edges.
- diamond hands noun: The resolve or stubbornness of an investor to hold on to a financial asset despite its volatility.
- diamond in the rough noun: An uncut diamond.
- diamond jubilee noun: The diamond anniversary of a coronation, originally the 75th anniversary of a monarch's rule but now often the 60th instead.
- diamond junction noun: An at-grade junction between two crossing railroad tracks.
- diamond killifish noun: A small (typically growing to a length of 6cm) North American killifish (Fundulus xenicus), found in salt marshes, hypersaline flats and mangroves along the...
- diamond lane noun: A freeway lane designated for sole use by high occupancy vehicles.
- diamond marimba noun: A Partchian marimba with keys arranged in a physical manifestation of the 11-limit tonality diamond.
- diamond mortar noun: A small steel mortar used for pulverizing hard substances such as in mining.
- diamond mullet noun: Any of the species Planiliza alata of mullet fish.
- diamond number noun: A memorable mobile phone number.
- diamond open access noun: A type of access in which an academic text is published, distributed, or preserved with no fees charged to either reader or author.
- diamond paste noun: A paste used to polish the steels, containing microscopic diamond particles.
- diamond planet noun: Synonym of carbon planet.
- diamond plate noun: A type of lightweight metal stock with a regular pattern of raised diamonds or lines (anti-slip surfacing).
- diamond poem noun: Synonym of diamante poem.
- diamond problem noun: The ambiguity that arises when two classes B and C inherit from A, and a further class D inherits from both B and C, so that if there is a method in A that...
- diamond python noun: Morelia spilota spilota, a species of python, of Australia.
- diamond ring noun: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see diamond, ring.
- diamond saw noun: A power saw with a blade set with industrial diamonds for cutting very hard materials.
- diamond sturgeon noun: Synonym of Russian sturgeon.
- diamond turbot noun: A fish, Hypsopsetta guttulata
- diamond twill noun: An even-sided twill, in which the weave produces a diamond (rhomboid) pattern.
- diamond wedding noun: The diamond anniversary of a wedding, originally the 75th anniversary of a marriage but now often the 60th instead.
- diamond wheel noun: A wheel covered with diamond dust and oil for polishing diamonds and other precious stones.
- diamondback noun /ˈdaɪməndˌbæk/: Either of two species of rattlesnake having a diamond pattern on the back: Crotalus adamanteus, found in the southeastern United States, and Crotalus atrox,...
- diamondback moth noun: Any of the species Plutella xylostella of moths, formerly P. maculipennis, an agricultural pest chiefly feeding on leaves of cruciferous crops and plants...
- diamondback rattler noun: A diamondback rattlesnake
- diamondback rattlesnake noun: Either of two venomous rattlesnakes, of the genus Crotalus, from southern United States and Mexico, that have diamond-shaped markings on their backs:...
- diamondback terrapin noun: Malaclemys terrapin, a species of turtle native to the brackish coastal tidal marshes of the Northeastern and southern United States, and in Bermuda.
- diamonded adjective, verb: Having shapes like a diamond or lozenge.
- Diamondhead proper noun: A city in southeastern Hancock County, Mississippi, United States.
- diamondiferous adjective: Yielding diamond.
- diamondise verb: Alternative spelling of diamondize
- diamondize verb: To set with diamonds; to adorn or enrich (with diamonds, or in general).
- diamondless adjective: Without diamond or diamonds.
- diamondlike adjective: Having characteristics, or molecular structure, of diamond
- diamondoid noun: Any of several polycyclic hydrocarbons whose cagelike structure resembles part of the diamond crystal lattice.
- diamonds noun, verb /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/: One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦.
- diamonds are a girl's best friend proverb: While love is a luxury, material wealth (particularly jewellery) is more valuable to a woman.
- diamonds are forever phrase: A diamond is an eternal, unchanging symbol of love and commitment, mirroring the long-lasting nature of the gemstone.
- diamondwise adjective: Oriented like a diamond.
- diamondwork noun: ornamentation with diamonds (precious stones)
- diamonte noun: A diamante poem.
- diamorphine noun /daɪəˈmɔːfiːn/: Synonym of heroin.
- diamorphism noun: Alternative form of dimorphism.
- diampromide noun: A particular narcotic painkiller.
- diamthazole noun: dimazole
- diamyl noun: Two amyl groups in a molecule
- diamylene noun: A liquid hydrocarbon, C₁₀H₂₀, of the ethylene series, regarded as a polymeric form of amylene.
- Diana noun /daɪˈænə/: A Diana monkey.
- Diana butterfly noun: Synonym of Diana fritillary.
- Diana fritillary noun: A butterfly of species Speyeria diana, found in several wooded areas in southern and eastern North America, with marked sexual dimorphism.
- Diana monkey noun: Cercopithecus diana, an Old World monkey found in West Africa.
- Diana's tree noun: A dendritic amalgam of crystallized silver, viewed as a precursor to the philosopher's stone.
- dianalytic adjective: Describing a function that is analytic or antianalytic with regards to both the domain and codomain
- Dianamania noun: Excessive fanaticism concerning Diana, Princess of Wales.
- diandrian adjective: diandrous
- diandric adjective: Relating to diandry
- diandrous adjective: Of or pertaining to the obsolete class of plants Diandria, which had two stamens.
- diandry noun: The practice of having two husbands
- Diane proper noun /daɪˈæn/: A female given name from Latin, popular in the middle of the 20th century
- dianetic adjective: Alternative letter-case form of Dianetic.
- dianetical adjective: Synonym of Dianetic.
- dianetically adverb: Through or by means of Dianetics.
- Dianeticist noun: A practitioner of Dianetics.
- dianetics noun /daɪəˈnɛtɪks/: Alternative letter-case form of Dianetics.
- Diangelo proper noun: A surname from Italian.
- diangle noun /ˈdaɪˌæŋɡəl/: A digon or bigon; a two-sided shape.
- dianhydride noun: Any compound containing two anhydride groups
- dianhydrogalactitol noun: The diepoxide 1,2-bis(oxiran-2-yl)ethane-1,2-diol that causes bone marrow toxicity
- Dianic adjective, noun /daɪˈæn.ɪk/: Of or relating to the goddess Diana.
- Dianic Wiccan noun: An adherent of Dianic Wicca.
- dianicline noun: A drug being developed for the treatment of nicotine dependence.
- dianilido noun: Containing two univalent anilido radicals
- dianion noun: Any anion carrying two negative charges
- dianionic adjective: Relating to a dianion
- dianisidine noun: A very toxic diamine formed from two p-anisidine moieties, and used in the manufacture of azo dyes.
- dianisyldiethynylsilane noun: A chemical compound, C₁₈H₁₆O₂Si.
- dianite noun: Synonym of columbite.
- dianium noun: (obsolete) niobium (although formerly thought as a distinct element)
- Diann proper noun: A female given name from Latin, variant of Diane.
- Dianna proper noun: A female given name from Latin, a less common spelling of Diana.
- Dianne proper noun: A female given name from Latin, variant of Diane.
- dianodal adjective: Passing through a node.
- dianoetic adjective /daɪənəʊˈɛtɪk/: Pertaining to reason or thinking; intellectual.
- dianoetical adjective: Dianoetic.
- dianoetically adverb: In a dianoetic manner.
- dianoia noun: Discursive thought on mathematical or scientific subjects.
- dianoialogy noun: The science of the dianoetic or intellectual faculties.
- dianoiology noun: Alternative form of dianoialogy.
- dianormative adjective: Concerned with or relating to the ways in which a term's perceived correctness may vary across different contexts and situations.
- diantennary adjective: Having two antennas (oligosaccharide fragments)
- dianthovirus noun: Any virus of the genus Dianthovirus.
- dianthramide noun: Any of a class of aromatic amide found in plants of the genus Dianthus.
- dianthraquinone noun: The bianthraquinone that is linked via the two central rings
- dianthrone noun: A quinone related to anthrone
- dianthus noun: Any plant, such as carnations and pinks, of the genus Dianthus.
- diantimonide noun: Any antimonide containing two atoms of antimony per molecule.
- diantimony noun: Two antimony atoms in a molecule.
- Diaoyu proper noun: Synonym of Diaoyu Islands.
- diaoyudaoite noun /daɪˌəʊjuːˈdaʊaɪt/: A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, oxygen, and sodium.
- Diaoyutai proper noun: Synonym of Uotsuri: the Taiwanese name.
- diap noun: Clipping of diaper.
- diapase noun /ˈdaɪəpeɪz/: diapason
- diapasm noun: powdered aromatic herbs, sometimes made into little balls and strung together
- diapason noun /daɪəˈpeɪzən/: The musical octave.
- diapasonal adjective: Of or relating to a diapason.
- diapausal adjective: Relating to diapause.
- diapause noun, verb /ˈdaɪəpɔːz/: A temporary pause in the growth and development of an organism due to adverse environmental conditions (especially in insects and in the embryos of many of...
- diapausin noun: Any of a family of antimicrobial proteins present in several lepidopteran insects
- diapausing adjective, verb: Undergoing a diapause.
- diapedesis noun: The migration of blood cells, especially leucocytes, through the intact walls of blood vessels into the surrounding tissue.
- diapedetic adjective: Relating to diapedesis.
- diapee noun: Alternative spelling of diapie.
- diapensia noun: An evergreen arctic shrub, Diapensia lapponica.
- diapensiaceous adjective: Of or relating to the Diapensiaceae.
- diapente noun: The interval of the fifth or the harmonic ratio 3:2.
- diaper noun, verb /ˈdaɪ(ə).pə/: An absorbent garment worn around the crotch that retains the wearer's urine and feces, often worn by a baby or young child who is not yet toilet trained, by...
- diaper area noun: In the context of diapers, the area of the buttocks, genitalia and inner thighs; the crotch.
- diaper baby noun: Alternative spelling of diaper baby.
- diaper bag noun: A bag used during outings for the storage of items and supplies needed to take care of a baby, such as diapers, wet wipes, toiletries, food and toys.
- diaper bank noun: A charitable institution that distributes diapers to those without monetary or convenient access to it.
- diaper boy noun: Alternative form of diaperboy
- diaper brain noun: Alternative form of diaperbrain
- diaper-brained adjective: Alternative form of diaperbrained.
- diaper briefs noun: A briefs-style diaper for adults suffering from incontinence or bedwetting.
- diaper bucket noun: Synonym of diaper pail.
- diaper cake noun: A collection of diapers and related childcare items stacked together in the shape of a cake and presented as a gift to a baby's parents or carers.
- diaper changer noun: A changing pad (mat) or changing table.
- diaper check noun: The action of inspecting a person's diaper to see if it is wet or soiled.
- diaper corset noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/: In art and fiction, a diaper shaped and stylised like a corset that covers the crotch and torso, entirely absorbent.
- diaper cover noun: Synonym of plastic pants (“an undergarment worn over a diaper/nappy (or underwear) in order to prevent leakage through the fabric.”).
- diaper cream noun: Synonym of barrier cream.
- diaper creature noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌkɹiː.tʃə/: Synonym of diapercritter (“an anthropomorphic creature or full-body suit made entirely out of a single (fully absorbent) diaper”).
- diaper critter noun: Alternative form of diapercritter.
- diaper deck noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌdɛk/: A changing table, especially one that is foldable, wall-mounted and intended for infants or small children.
- diaper derby noun: A speed race in which young babies must crawl (rather than toddling or walking) to the finish line.
- diaper doubler noun: A doubler; a diaper insert.
- diaper fastener noun: Synonym of nappy fastener.
- diaper flat noun: The fabric from which a flat diaper is folded; a prefold or fold.
- diaper girl noun: Alternative form of diapergirl
- diaper harness noun: A type of makeshift harness consisting of a loop of webbing passed between the legs and around the waist, forming a seat for attaching a safety rope, that...
- diaper-hump verb: Alternative form of diaperhump
- diaper insert noun: An item inserted into a diaper to increase absorbency.
- diaper library noun: Synonym of nappy library (“a service that rents out cloth diapers”).
- diaper liner noun: A removable stay-dry (“permeable; referring to a material that allows liquid to wick through”) cover placed inside of a cloth diaper that catches solids...
- diaper lover noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pə ˌlʌvə/: A person who wears diapers for pleasure or a fetish rather than necessity.
- diaper maid noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌmeɪd/: A maid who wears diapers; a person, either a woman or man cross-dressing (such as a sissy or femboy), dressed as a maid and wearing a diaper; also, such a...
- diaper organizer noun: A diaper bag, typically shaped like a basket, that has vertical compartments.
- diaper pail noun: A bucket-like receptacle for a baby's used diapers, where they are kept (sometimes in a solution of water and cleaners) until they can be properly washed or...
- diaper pants noun: A one-piece diaper which is worn (pulled up) like underwear; training pants.
- diaper party noun: Synonym of dadchelor party (“a party for a man whose partner is expecting a child, similar to a baby shower, especially one in which the gifts given are...
- diaper pin noun: A type of safety pin traditionally used to fasten a reusable cloth diaper.
- diaper play noun: Alternative form of diaperplay.
- diaper pod noun: A cube-shaped diaper bag, typically waterproof (a wet bag), intended for storing clean cloth diapers and other cloth products, like diaper inserts.
- diaper position noun: A position in which a person lies on their back (in a reclined or supine position) with their legs lifted in order to receive a spanking.
- diaper post noun, verb: Alternative form of diaperpost
- diaper rash noun: Any of various skin rashes in the diaper area.
- diaper service noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌsɝ.vɪs/: A commercial service that supplies clean cloth diapers to parents and collects soiled ones for laundering (washing) and reuse.
- diaper shirt noun: Synonym of onesie (“one-piece garment for an infant or small child”).
- diaper shot noun /ˌdaɪ(ə)pɚˈʃɑt/: A photograph or image of one's diaper.
- diaper slave noun: Alternative form of diaperslave
- diaper sniffer noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌsnɪfɚ/: Term of abuse.
- diaper sniper noun: A child molester.
- diaper sprayer noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pəˌspɹeɪ.ɚ/: An adjustable hose sprayer, usually fitted to a toilet, that is used for washing off solids from a cloth diaper; a bidet sprayer used for cleaning soiled...
- diaper stacker noun: A hanging bag or other container that stores clean diapers stacked vertically (one top of one another), usually attached to the side of a crib or changing...
- diaper stuffing noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌstʌfɪŋ/: The material of the absorbent core (the innermost layer of a disposable diaper) that absorbs and retains the wearer's urine, in modern diapers usually...
- diaper table noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌteɪ.bəl/: Synonym of changing table.
- diaper warmer noun: Synonym of wipe warmer.
- diaper wrap noun: Synonym of plastic pants (“an undergarment worn over a diaper/nappy (or underwear) in order to prevent leakage through the fabric.”).
- diaperbaby noun: Alternative form of diaper baby.
- diaperboy noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌbɔɪ/: A male diaper lover; a man who engages in ABDL practices.
- diaperbrain noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌbɹeɪn/: The state of mind in which one is (sexually) enamoured with diapers.
- diaperbrained adjective /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌbɹeɪnd/: Enamoured with diapers, sexually aroused by diapers; having a strong desire for diapersex.
- diaperbutt noun: One who wears a diaper; a baby.
- diapercritter noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌkɹɪtɚ/: An anthropomorphic creature (whether sentient or portrayed with a suit) made entirely out of a single diaper or aesthetically-similar absorbent material;...
- diapered adjective, verb: Wearing a diaper.
- diaperee noun: One who wears a diaper.
- diaperesque adjective: Synonym of diaperish (“resembling or characteristic of a diaper”).
- diaperful noun: Enough to fill a diaper.
- diaperfur noun /ˌdaɪ(ə)pɚˈfɜɹ/: A furry (member of the furry fandom) who has an interest in wearing diapers, occasionally roleplaying as a baby; a furry who is a diaper lover.
- diapergirl noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌɡɜɹl/: A female diaper lover; a woman who engages in ABDL practices.
- diaperhood noun /ˈdaɪ.pɚ.hʊd/: The period of time for which one wears a diaper as a child; babyhood.
- diaperhump verb /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌhʌmp/: To dry-hump (something or someone) whilst wearing a diaper; to hump in a diaper.
- diapering noun, verb: The act of clothing somebody in a diaper.
- diaperish adjective: Resembling or characteristic of a diaper.
- diaperism noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌɪzəm/: A kink or fetish in which arousal is derived from diapers, especially wearing them; a kink in which one engages in diaperplay; diaper fetishism, ABDL.
- diaperless adjective: Without a diaper.
- diaperlike adjective: Resembling or characteristic of a diaper.
- diaperloving adjective /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌlʌv.ɪŋ/: Fond of diapers; enamoured with diapers.
- diapermaid noun: Alternative form of diaper maid
- diaperman noun: A man who delivers clean cloth diapers and takes soiled ones for washing as part of a diaper service.
- diaperplay noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌpleɪ/: Synonym of diapersex (“any sexual activity involving diapers”).
- diaperpost noun, verb /ˌdaɪ(ə)pɚˌpoʊst/: An online post relating to diapers, especially of a sexual or fetishistic nature.
- diapersexual adjective, noun /ˌdaɪ(ə)pɚˈsɛkʃuːəl/: Sexually attracted to diapers; having diapersexuality.
- diapersexuality noun /ˌdaɪ(ə)pɚˌsɛksjuːˈælɪti/: Sexual attraction to diapers, particularly (but not exclusively) in the context of being unable to be sexually aroused without their involvement.
- diapershot noun: Alternative form of diaper shot.
- diaperslave noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌsleɪv/: Synonym of diaperslut (“a person with a sexual interest in diapers”); one who is a slave to diaperplay.
- diapersniffer noun: Alternative form of diaper sniffer.
- diaperstuff noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌstʌf/: Things involving, containing, or associated with, diapers in a sexual or fetishistic manner; diaperplay, erotic work containing, or revolving around, diapers.
- diapersuit noun /ˌdaɪ(ə)pɚˈsut/: In fiction and art, an insulated full-body suit, usually made out of rubber or latex, that either functions entirely like a diaper or includes a diaper...
- diapertent noun /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌtɛnt/: The bulge of the penis in a diaper, especially when erect; a diaper bulge.
- diaperturate adjective: Having two apertures.
- diaperwear noun: Diapers (as a category of clothing); different types of diapers, such as disposables or cloth diapers, considered collectively.
- diaperwork noun: Surface decoration in the diaper style.
- diapery adjective, noun: Fabric with a diaper pattern.
- diaphagetic adjective /ˌdaɪəfəˈdʒɛtɪk/: Relating to or characterized by the interpretation of meaning that lies beneath or between the explicit words in a text or speech.
- diaphagetically adverb: In great detail; deeply.
- diaphane noun /ˈdaɪəfeɪn/: Something transparent.
- diaphaneity noun: transparency
- diaphanic adjective: Allowing light to pass through; transparent
- diaphanid noun: Any sea snail in the family Diaphanidae.
- diaphanie noun: The art of imitating stained glass with translucent paper.
- diaphanization noun: A technique in which a biological specimen is treated to make the skin and tissue diaphanous (i.e. transparent) whilst retaining body shape and staining the...
- diaphanized adjective: Treated using diaphanization
- diaphanography noun: The examination of a body part (especially a breast) by transillumination
- diaphanometer noun: An instrument for measuring the transparency of a fluid, such as a Secchi disk.
- diaphanoscope noun: A dark box constructed for viewing transparent pictures, with or without a lens.
- diaphanoscopic adjective: Relating to diaphanoscopy.
- diaphanoscopy noun: Examination by means of a diaphanoscope.
- diaphanotype noun: A colour photograph produced by superimposing a translucent coloured positive over a strong uncoloured one.
- diaphanous adjective /daɪˈæf.ən.əs/: Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
- diaphanously adverb: In a diaphanous manner.
- diaphanousness noun: The quality of being diaphanous.
- diaphasia noun: The variation in a language across degrees of formality.
- diaphasic adjective: Relating to diaphasia.
- diaphemetric adjective: Relating to the measurement of tactile sensibility.
- diaphilosophical adjective: Relating to diaphilosophy.
- diaphilosophy noun: A process between protophilosophy and philosophy, involving the explaining of the data and building up of theories.
- diaphoenicon noun: An electuary made with dates.
- diaphone noun: A kind of organ pipe.
- diaphoneme noun /ˈdaɪəˌfoʊnim/: An abstract phonological unit that represents collectively the dialectal variants of a phoneme.
- diaphonemic adjective: Relating to diaphonemes.
- diaphonic adjective /daɪəˈfɒnɪk/: Of or pertaining to diaphony.
- diaphonical adjective: diacoustic; diaphonic
- diaphonically adverb: In a diaphonic manner.
- diaphonics noun: The doctrine of refracted sound; diacoustics.
- diaphonisation noun: Alternative form of diaphanization.
- diaphonization noun: Alternative form of diaphanization.
- diaphonized adjective: Alternative form of diaphanized.
- diaphony noun: A form of harmony in which the parts proceeded by parallel motion in fourths, fifths, and octaves.
- diaphorase noun: Any of a group of flavoprotein enzymes that catalyze the reduction of cytochrome and other similar compounds
- diaphoresis noun /ˌdaɪ.ə.fəˈɹiː.sɪs/: The formation and excretion of sweat.
- diaphoretic adjective, noun /daɪəfəˈɹɛtɪk/: Generating sweat or perspiration.
Part 51 · Part 53 · English words: D
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0): each word's first meaning. A word with a page of its own links to it; for the rest, this line is PlainSpell's entry. Total under D: 35,212 words, in 118 parts.