English words: diodontid to diphenyldichloromethane

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English words diodontid to diphenyldichloromethane

diodontid noun: Any member of the family Diodontidae of porcupine fish.
diodoquin noun: Synonym of diiodohydroxyquinoline.
Diodoran adjective, noun: Of or relating to Diodorus Cronus (Greek: Διόδωρος Κρόνος; died c. 284 BC), Greek philosopher and dialectician connected to the Megarian school.
Diodorean adjective: Alternative form of Diodorian.
Diodorian adjective: Of or relating to Diodorus Cronus (Greek: Διόδωρος Κρόνος; died c. 284 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher and dialectician connected to the Megarian school.
Diodorus proper noun: A male given name from Latin, of historical usage.
dioecian adjective: dioecious
dioecious adjective /daɪ̯ˈiːʃəs/: Having the male and female reproductive organs on separate plants (of the same species) rather than different parts of the same plant.
dioeciously adverb: In a dioecious manner.
dioeciousness noun: The state or quality of being dioecious.
dioecism noun: The devolution of a city into its formerly subordinate constituents, the opposite of synoecism.
dioecy noun /daɪˈiːsi/: The condition of being dioecious, namely having separate sexes, especially of plants.
dioestrus noun /daɪˈiːstɹəs/: A period of sexual inactivity (in female mammals) between periods of oestrus.
Diogenean adjective /daɪˌɒdʒəˈnɪən/: Of or pertaining to Diogenes.
Diogenes proper noun /daɪˈɒdʒəniːz/: A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Διογένης (Diogénēs).
Diogenes crab noun: Synonym of giant hermit crab.
Diogenes syndrome noun: A disorder characterized by extreme self-neglect, domestic squalor, social withdrawal, apathy, compulsive hoarding of garbage or animals, and a lack of shame.
Diogenic adjective: Of or pertaining to Diogenes.
diogenid noun: Any crustacean in the family Diogenidae.
diogenite noun: An achondritic stony meteorite originating from deep within the crust of the asteroid 4 Vesta
diogenitic adjective: Of or pertaining to diogenite.
Dioguardi proper noun: A surname from Italian.
dioic adjective: dicarboxylic
dioic acid noun: Synonym of dicarboxylic acid.
dioicous adjective: Alternative form of dioecious.
dioicously adverb: In a dioicous manner.
dioicy noun: The state of being dioicous.
dioid noun: An idempotent semiring.
diokophobia noun: The irrational fear of being chased, regardless of the pursuer or the potential danger.
diol noun /ˈdaɪ.ɒl/: any organic compound having two hydroxy functional groups
Diola noun: Alternative form of Jola.
diolamine noun: diethanolamine
diolate noun: Any salt of a diol; the resulting anion
dioleate noun: Any salt or ester that has two oleate groups
diolefin noun: An olefin that has two double bonds; a diene
diolefination noun: Any reaction that yields a diolefin (diene)
diolein noun: Any diglyceride of oleic acid
dioleoyl noun: Two oleoyl groups in a molecule
dioleoylphosphatidylcholine noun: A form of lecithin (phosphatidylcholine) in which both acyl groups are oleoyls
dioleoylphosphatidylethanolamine noun: The cephalin containing two oleic acid residues
diolepoxide noun: Any compound that contains both a diol and an epoxide group, especially on the same six-membered ring
diolistic adjective: Relating to biolistic use of dyes.
diolistically adverb: In a diolistic manner
diomedeid noun: Any member of the Diomedeidae (the family of albatrosses).
Diomedes proper noun /daɪəˈmiːdiːz/: a hero in Greek mythology, mostly known for his participation in the Trojan War
diomignite noun: A tetragonal-ditetragonal pyramidal colorless mineral containing boron, lithium, and oxygen.
Dion proper noun /ˈdiːɒn/: A male given name from Ancient Greek.
dionaea noun /ˌdaɪəˈniːə/: Venus flytrap
dioncophyllaceous adjective: Of or relating to the Dioncophyllaceae.
dione noun: diketone
Dionean adjective /daɪəˈniːən/: Of or relating to the Titan Dione in Greek mythology.
dionine noun: ethylmorphine
Dionne proper noun: A French-Canadian surname from French.
Dionte proper noun: A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage, variant of Deonte.
dionychan noun: Any spider of the clade Dionycha.
dionym noun: A name consisting of two terms.
dionysia noun /ˌdaɪəˈnaɪsiə/: The orgiastic Ancient Greek festivals seasonally held in honor of Dionysus, which evolved into Greek comedy and tragedy.
dionysiac adjective /daɪəˈnɪziæk/: Of, or relating to Dionysus or to the Dionysia.
Dionysiacal adjective: Alternative form of Dionysiac.
Dionysiacally adverb: In a Dionysiac or Bacchanalian manner.
dionysian adjective, noun /daɪ̯əˈnɪʒən/: Of or pertaining to Dionysus.
Dionysius proper noun /daɪəˈnɪzɪəs/: A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Διονύσιος (Dionúsios).
Dionysus proper noun /daɪ.əˈnaɪ.səs/: The god of wine, ivy and grapes, specifically its intoxication and social influence, but also the patron of agriculture and the theater. Also related to the...
Diop proper noun: A surname.
dioperad noun: An operad having multiple inputs and multiple outputs
diophantine adjective: Of or pertaining to Diophantus, the Greek mathematician.
Diophantine equation noun: A polynomial equation whose variables are only permitted to assume integer values.
diophantine geometry noun: A developing branch of mathematics in which techniques of algebraic geometry are applied to number theory (specifically the theory of Diophantine...
Diophantus proper noun /daɪəˈfæntəs/: A Greek mathematician who first developed algebra
Diophysite noun: Alternative form of Dyophysite.
Diophysitism noun: Alternative form of Dyophysitism.
diopsid noun: Any fly of the family Diopsidae.
diopside noun /daɪˈɑpsaɪd/: A monoclinic pyroxene mineral, a magnesium calcium silicate with the chemical formula CaMgSi₂O₆, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
diopsidic adjective: Of or relating to the mineral diopside.
diopsidite noun: Any rock consisting of 90% or more diopside.
dioptase noun: An intense emerald-green to bluish-green copper cyclosilicate mineral.
diopter noun: A unit of measure of the power of a lens or mirror, equal to the reciprocal of its focal length in meters. Myopia is diagnosed and measured in diopters.
diopteric aberration noun: Alternative form of spherical aberration.
dioptid noun: Any moth in the family Dioptidae, now considered to be the notodontid subfamily Dioptinae.
dioptine noun: Any moth of the subfamily Dioptinae
dioptometer noun: An instrument used to measure ocular refraction, in order to prescribe corrective lenses.
dioptra noun: Alternative form of diopter.
dioptral adjective: Synonym of dioptric.
dioptrate adjective: Divided transversely.
dioptre noun: Alternative spelling of diopter.
dioptric adjective, noun /daɪˈɒptɹɪk/: Acting as a medium for sight; making use of refraction (of lenses, etc.).
dioptrical adjective /daɪˈɒptɹɪkəl/: Alternative form of dioptric.
dioptrically adverb: In a dioptric manner.
dioptrics noun: the study of the refraction of light, especially by lenses
dioptrometry noun: The measurement of the accommodative and refractive states of the eye.
diorama noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/: A three-dimensional display of a scenery, often having a painted background in front of which models are arranged, e.g. in a museum where stuffed animals...
dioramic adjective: Pertaining to a diorama.
diorchic adjective: Having two testes
diorcinol noun: An ether composed from two orcinol phenols
diorganogallium adjective: Describing any organic compound where two organic groups are bonded to a gallium atom.
diorganolead noun: Any lead cation that has two organic substituents
diorganomagnesium adjective: Describing any organic compound containing two organic groups bonded to a magnesium atom.
diorganopalladium adjective: Describing any organic compound containing two organic groups bonded to a palladium atom.
diorganosilicon adjective: Describing any organic compound containing two organic groups bonded to a silicon atom.
diorganosiloxane noun: Any siloxane containing two organic groups.
diorganotin noun: Any organotin compound where tin is bonded to two organic groups.
Diorio proper noun: A surname from Italian.
diorism noun: logical distinction; definition
dioristic adjective: that distinguishes or defines something; distinctive
dioristical adjective: dioristic
dioristically adverb: In a dioristic manner.
diorite noun /ˈdaɪ.əˌɹaɪt/: A grey intrusive igneous rock composed mostly of plagioclase feldspar, biotite, hornblende and/or pyroxene.
diorite-plagiogranitic adjective: Composed of diorite and plagiogranite
dioritic adjective: Containing diorite.
dioritization noun: Conversion into diorite.
dioritized adjective: In a state of dioritization; having been turned to diorite.
dioritoid noun: Any of a family of rock types similar to diorite.
diorthophosphate noun: Any compound containing two orthophosphate anions
diorthosis noun: The act of setting a fracture or dislocation.
diorthotic adjective: corrective.
DIOS noun: Abbreviation of distal intestinal obstruction syndrome.
diosbulbin noun: Any diterpene lactone found in the plant Dioscorea bulbifera.
diosbulbin B noun: A diterpene lactone found in the plant Dioscorea bulbifera, possessing antitumor properties.
dioscin noun: A particular steroid glycoside.
dioscoraceous adjective: Of or relating to the family Dioscoreaceae.
dioscoreaceous adjective: Of or relating to the plant family Dioscoreaceae.
dioscorein noun: A resinoid obtained from Dioscorea villosa and used as a diaphoretic, antispasmodic, and expectorant.
dioscoreside noun: A particular class of steroid glycoside
Dioscoridean adjective: Of or relating to Pedanius Dioscorides (Ancient Greek: Πεδάνιος Διοσκουρίδης; c. 40–90 AD), Greek physician, pharmacologist, and botanist.
Dioscoridian adjective: Alternative form of Dioscoridean.
dioscorin noun: The storage protein of yams (Dioscorea)
Dioscuri proper noun: The twin brothers Castor and Pollux together.
dioscuric adjective: Describing a twin; whether person or event.
diose noun: A monosaccharide containing two carbon atoms.
diosgenin noun: A steroid sapogenin, obtained from certain yams, that has estrogenic activity.
diosgenone noun: An antimalarial compound (25r)-spirost-4-en-3-one
diosmectite noun: A mixed silicate or aluminium and magnesium that is used as an intestinal adsorbent
diosmetin noun: An O-methylated flavone found in the Caucasian vetch.
diosmin noun: A semisynthetic drug (modified hesperidin), a member of the flavonoid family, used in the treatment of venous disease.
diosmium noun: Two osmium atoms in a molecule.
diosmose verb: To undergo diosmosis.
diosmosis noun: The transfusion of a liquid through a membrane.
diosmotic adjective: Relating to diosmosis.
diosphenol noun: any of a class of cyclic α-diketones which exist as enols
diospolysaponin noun: A particular steroid glycoside.
diospyrin noun: The dimeric naphthoquinone 5-hydroxy-6-(5-hydroxy-7-methyl-1,4-dioxonaphthalen-2-yl)-7-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione
diospyros noun: Any tree of the genus Diospyros.
diota noun: A vase or drinking cup with two handles.
diotic adjective: Of or relating to both ears.
diotically adverb: In diotic fashion; to both of the ears.
Diotimean adjective: Of or relating to Diotima of Mantinea or to Platonic love.
Diotimian adjective: Alternative form of Diotimean.
diovular adjective: Alternative form of biovular.
diovulatory adjective: Releasing two ova each ovarian cycle
dioxaborolane noun: Any of several isomeric five-membered saturated heterocycles having two carbon atoms, one boron atom and two oxygen atoms; any derivative of this compound
dioxadilol noun: A beta-adrenergic blocking drug.
dioxalate noun: Any chemical compound with two oxalate groups in its formula
dioxan noun: Alternative form of dioxane.
dioxane noun: Any of a class of six-membered, saturated heterocycles having four carbon atoms and two oxygen atoms in the ring.
dioxanone noun: An organic compound formally derived from a dioxane by replacing a methylene group with a carbonyl group
dioxaphetyl butyrate noun: An opioid analgesic derived from diphenylacetic acid.
dioxathion noun: p-dioxane-2,3-diyl ethyl phosphorodithioate, an organophosphate pesticide used as an insecticide on livestock and as an acaricide on citrus fruits,...
dioxepane noun: A saturated seven-membered heterocycle containing five carbon atoms and two oxygen atoms
dioxepine noun: A seven-membered heterocycle containing five carbon atoms, two oxygen atoms and two double bonds
dioxepino noun: A univalent radical derived from dioxepine
dioxetane noun /daɪˈɒksɪteɪn/: Any of a class of heterocycle having a four-membered ring with two carbon atoms and two oxygen atoms
dioxete noun: An unsaturated heterocycle that has two carbon atoms, two oxygen atoms and two double bonds
dioxidane noun: Hydrogen peroxide.
dioxidanyl noun: Hydroperoxyl.
dioxide noun /daɪˈɒksaɪd/: Any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule.
dioxidonitrogen noun: Nitrogen dioxide.
dioxin noun /daɪˈɒksɪn/: The unsaturated six-membered heterocycle having four carbon atoms, two oxygen atoms, and two double bonds (molecular formula C₄H₄O₂); 1,2-dioxin and 1,4-dioxin.
dioxindole noun: An indole obtained by the reduction of isatin.
dioxirane noun: Any of a class of saturated heterocycles having a three-membered ring, one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms
dioxo noun: Two oxo substituents in a molecule
dioxocane noun: Any of four isomeric, saturated, eight-membered heterocycles having six carbon atoms and two oxygen atoms
dioxolan noun: dioxolane
dioxolane noun: Any heterocycle having a five-membered ring with three carbon atoms and two oxygen atoms
dioxolanone noun: Any cyclic ketone derived from dioxolane, but especially the cyclic carbonates in which the carbonyl group is attached to both oxygen atoms
dioxole noun: A bicyclic heterocycle consisting of two fused oxole rings
dioxopiperazine noun: Any of several isomeric diketones derived from piperazine
dioxouranium noun: The uranyl cation or group
dioxybenzone noun: An organic compound derived from benzophenone, used in sunscreen.
dioxychlorination noun: The use of chlorine dioxide as a disinfectant.
dioxycycline noun: Alternative form of doxycycline.
dioxydanidyl noun: Superoxide.
dioxydiamidoarsenobenzol noun: Synonym of salvarsan.
dioxydithiomolybdate noun: The anion MoO₂S₂²⁻ derived from molybdate by substituting two oxygen atoms by those of sulfur
dioxygen noun /daɪˈɒksɪdʒən/: Diatomic oxygen: the normal allotrope of oxygen, having two atoms per molecule.
dioxygen difluoride noun: The explosive binary compound of oxygen and fluorine O₂F₂
dioxygen hexafluoroplatinate noun: A compound, (O₂)⁺(PtF₆)⁻, important historically as a precursor of the first noble gas compound.
dioxygenase noun: Any of several enzymes that catalyze dioxygenation reactions
dioxygenation noun: oxygenation involving both atoms of an oxygen molecule; typically catalyzed by a dioxygenase
dioxygenic adjective: Of, relating to, containing or producing dioxygen.
dioxygenyl noun: The cation O₂⁺
dioxymethylanthraquinone noun: chrysophanic acid
dioxythiophene noun: Any of a class of organic compound derived from thiophene in which two substituents are attached to its ring via two oxygen atoms
dip noun, verb /dɪp/: A lower section of a road or geological feature.
dip a toe into verb: Alternative form of dip one's toe in.
dip candle noun: Alternative form of dipped candle.
DIP chip noun: Initialism of dual in-line package chip.
dip coat noun, verb: To immerse in liquid in order to apply a dipcoat.
dip hop noun: a genre and broader subculture combining hip-hop with Deaf culture.
dip into verb: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: dip into.
dip kiss noun: A kiss during which one partner leans backward and is supported by the other, often as a romantic act by the couple at a wedding.
dip locker noun: A secure storage area on an aircraft for diplomatic bags etc.
dip me in chocolate and throw me to the lesbians interjection: Synonym of dip me in honey and throw me to the lesbians.
dip me in honey and throw me to the lesbians interjection: Expression of surprise at something incredible.
DIP memory noun: Initialism of dual in-line package memory.
dip meter noun: Alternative form of dipmeter.
dip net noun: Synonym of hand net.
dip netter noun: One who fishes with a dip net.
dip of the horizon noun: The angle of the horizon below the level of the eye.
dip of the needle noun: The angle a balanced magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon, measured by the dipping needle, or compass.
dip one's finger in verb: To take a small, cautious sample of something, or to become minimally involved in an activity, process, or project.
dip one's pen in someone's inkwell verb: To have sex with (someone).
dip one's toe in verb: To explore or begin; to enter or get involved in tentatively and for the first time.
dip one's toe in the water verb: Synonym of test the waters.
dip out verb: To leave a place without informing anyone.
dip pen noun: Any kind of pen which lacks an internal reservoir and needs to be dipped into ink, typically consisting of a nib mounted onto a holder.
dip sector noun: An instrument used for measuring the dip of the horizon. A sextant can be used as one, and historically some instruments were specifically created for the...
dip-stick noun: Alternative form of dipstick.
dip stitch noun: A stitch made by knitting into a stitch (or even the space between stitches) of an earlier row.
dip stream noun: A watercourse that flows in the same direction as the geological dip (the structural tilt) of the underlying rock strata.
DIP switch noun: A miniature switch designed to be attached to a circuit board to customize the behavior of the circuit.
dip tube noun: A tube in a boiler that directs incoming cold water to the bottom of the tank, to be heated.
DIPA noun: Initialism of double India pale ale.
dipalladium noun: Two palladium atoms in a molecule
dipalmitin noun: A diglyceride of palmitic acid
dipalmitoyl noun: Two palmitoyl groups in a compound
dipalmitoylglycerol noun: dipalmitin
dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine noun /ˌdaɪˌpæl.mɪˌtoʊ.ɪlˌfɒs.fəˌtɪd.ɪlˈkoʊ.liːn/: A major phospholipid in lung surfactant that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, helping keep the lungs open and preventing collapse during breathing.
dipalmitoylphosphatidylethanolamine noun /daɪˌpælmɪtɔɪlˌfɒsfəˌtaɪdɪlˌɛθəˈnoʊləˌmiːn/: A saturated phospholipid with two palmitic acid tails and an ethanolamine head group, widely used to model cell membranes and formulate lipid-based drug...
dipalmytoylphosphatidylcholine noun: Alternative form of dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine.
Dipankar proper noun: A male given name from Sanskrit.
DiPaola proper noun: A surname from Italian.
DiPaolo proper noun: A surname from Italian.
diparalogous adjective: That has resulted from two paralogous diversions from a common ancestor
diparametric adjective: Having or relating to two parameters.
diparental adjective: Involving two parents
diparentally adverb: In a diparental manner
diparesis noun: A neurological condition that causes weakness affecting symmetrically opposed parts of the body, most commonly in the legs or face.
dipartite adjective: Synonym of bipartite.
dipartition noun: Synonym of bipartition.
dipath noun: directed path
dipchick noun: Alternative form of dabchick.
dipcoat noun, verb: A coating that is applied by immersing an object in a liquid, often applied to prevent corrosion.
dipcoater noun: A device used in dipcoating
dipe noun: Clipping of diaper.
DIPEA noun: Initialism of diisopropylethylamine.
DipEd noun: Acronym of diploma in education.
dipegene noun: An alkaloid found in Peganum harmala.
dipentadecanoyl noun: Two pentadecanoyl groups in a compound
dipentyl noun: Two pentyl groups in a molecule
dipeptidase noun: Any of a class of enzymes that hydrolyze dipeptides in the small intestine.
dipeptide noun /daɪˈpɛptaɪd/: An organic compound formed from two amino acids joined by a peptide bond.
dipeptidic adjective: Relating to or composed of dipeptides.
dipeptidyl adjective: Of or pertaining to dipeptides
diperiodic adjective: Exhibiting two different periods simultaneously
diperodon noun: An anesthetic drug.
dipetalous adjective: Having two petals.
DIPG noun: Initialism of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.
diphacinone noun: Synonym of diphenadione.
diphallasparatus noun: Synonym of diphallia.
diphallia noun /daɪˈfæ.li.ə/: A rare medical condition and developmental abnormality in which a male is born with two penises.
diphallic adjective: Having two phalluses.
diphallic terata noun: Synonym of diphallia.
diphallism noun /daɪˈfæ.lɪ.zəm/: Synonym of diphallia.
diphallus noun: A set of two penises.
diphaphatha noun: A traditional form of bread from Botswana.
diphase adjective, noun: Synonym of biphase.
diphasic adjective /daɪˈfeɪzɪk/: Having, or occurring in, two phases.
DipHE noun: diploma of higher education
diphemanil noun /daɪˈfɛmənɪl/: An anticholinergic used as the methyl sulfate to inhibit gastric motility
diphemanil metilsulfate noun: A particular antimuscarinic.
diphemethoxidine noun: The drug difemetorex.
diphenadione noun: A vitamin K antagonist with anticoagulant effects, 2-(diphenylacetyl)-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione, used as a rodenticide
diphenamid noun: A particular herbicide.
diphenan noun: An anthelminthic drug.
diphenanthrene noun: Any of several isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons, analogous to biphenyl, formed from two phenanthrene moieties joined by a single bond
diphencyprone noun: Synonym of diphenylcyclopropenone.
diphenhydramine noun /ˌdʌɪ.fɛnˈhʌɪ.dɹəm.iːn/: An antihistamine and anticholinergic drug that blocks the effect of histamine at H₁ receptor sites, relieving allergy symptoms. It also reduces smooth...
diphenic adjective: Relating to diphenism
diphenidine noun: A dissociative anesthetic drug.
diphenidol noun: A muscarinic antagonist employed as an antiemetic and as an antivertigo agent.
diphenism noun: The presence of two distinct phenotypes in a population
diphenol noun [daɪˈfiːnɒɫ]: Any compound that has two phenol groups; especially the isomeric benzenediols (catechol, resorcinol and hydroquinone).
diphenoloxidase noun: Any of a class of copper-containing oxidoreductase enzymes that oxidize catechols to quinones
diphenoxylate noun /ˌdaɪˌfɛnˈɑk.səˌleɪt/: An antidiarrheal agent (trademark Lomotil) chemically related to pethidine and administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₃₀H₃₂N₂O₂·HCl in combination...
diphenyl noun [daɪˈfiːnaɪɫ]: Synonym of biphenyl.
diphenyl ether noun: The aromatic ether (C₆H₅)₂O
diphenylacetyl noun: A functional group containing two phenyl group attached to an acetyl group.
diphenylacetylene noun: A colourless crystalline material widely used as a building block in organic chemistry and as a ligand in organometallic chemistry.
diphenylalanine noun: A synthetic amino acid, 2-amino-3,3-diphenyl-propionic acid
diphenylalkene noun: An organic compound consisting of an alkene (a hydrocarbon with a carbon-carbon double bond) where two phenyl groups (-C₆H₅) are attached to the alkene's...
diphenylallyl noun: Any diphenyl derivative of an allyl radical
diphenylamide noun: Any N,N-diphenyl derivative of an amide
diphenylamine noun: an aromatic amine, (C₆H₅)₂NH, used in the manufacture of plastics, dyes, explosives, pesticides, fungicides and pharmaceuticals
diphenylaminechlorarsine noun: Synonym of adamsite.
diphenylbutadiene noun: Any diphenyl derivative of butadiene, but especially trans,trans-1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene
diphenylbutylpiperidine noun: Any of a class of antipsychotic drugs.
diphenylchlorarsine noun: A toxic organoarsenic compound with chemical formula (C₆H₅)₂AsCl.
diphenylcyanoarsine noun: A chemical compound that forms colourless, garlic-smelling crystals and causes nausea and headaches, used as a weapon by the Germans during World War I.
diphenylcyclopropenone noun: A diphenyl derivative of cyclopropenone; it is used to treat alopecia areata
diphenyldichloromethane noun: An organic compound used in the synthesis of tetraphenylethylene.

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.