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dacryadenitisAlternative form of dacryoadenitis.dacryoconaridAny extinct free living animal of the subclass Dacryoconarida.dactinomicineMisspelling of dactinomycin.dactylaplasiaA genetic limb malformation, typically in mice, characterized by the absence of phalangeal bones in the middle digits of each footdactyliferous(botany) Bearing datesdactyliomancyAlternative form of dactylomancy.dactylographyThe science of using fingerprints to uniquely identify people.dactylomegaly(pathology) The presence of enlarged digitsdactylopoditeThe distal segment of the ambulatory limbs of some arthropodsdactylopterid(zoology) Any fish in the family Dactylopteridae; the flying gurnards.dactyloscopicRelating to dactyloscopydactyloscopid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Dactyloscopidae.dadaisticallyIn a dadaistic way.daguerreotypeThe process of making such photographs.daguerreotypy(historical) The art or technique of producing daguerreotypes.dakshinacharaA Tantric sect that does not engage in practices considered heterodox according to usual Hindu social norms.dalfampridine(organic chemistry) 4-aminopyridine, one of the three isomeric amines of pyridine, used in research and to manage symptoms of multiple sclerosis.damageabilityThe quality or degree of being susceptible to damage.dammarenediol(organic chemistry) An unsaturated diol derived from dammarane (3S,5R,8R,9R,10R,13R,14R,17S)-17-[(2S)-2-hydroxy-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl]-4,4,8,10,14-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,13,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-oldamnification(law) The act of causing injury or loss.dancelessnessAbsence of dances or dancing.dandelionlikeResembling or characteristic of a dandelion.dandificationThe condition or state of a man who is overly concerned about his clothes and appearance.dangerisationThe attribution of dangerous characteristics to something not particularly dangerous.dangerizationAlternative form of dangerisation.dangerousnessThe state or quality of being dangerous.dangleberriesplural of dangleberrydanpatsushiki(sumo) The ceremony in which the topknot of a retiring rikishi is cut off.dansylglycine(organic chemistry) A fluorescent amino acid conjugate N-{[5-(dimethylamino)-1-naphthyl]sulfonyl}glycinedapagliflozin(pharmacology) A drug C₂₁H₂₅ClO₆·C₃H₈O₂·H₂O that lowers blood sugar by reducing the reabsorption of glucose from the kidneys and is taken orally to treat type 2 diabetes. It is marketed under the trademark Farxiga.daqingshanite(mineralogy) A trigonal mineral comprising mostly strontium, cerium, and oxygen.daredevilriesplural of daredevilrydastardlinessThe state or quality of being dastardly.dasycladaceanAny green alga of the family Dasycladaceae.dasycladaleanAny green alga of the order DasycladalesdatastructureAlternative form of data structure.dataveillanceThe systematic surveillance of all the electronic records of a person's activities, especially the usage of credit cards, mobile phones, email and the Internet.daturametelinA withanolide obtained from Datura metel.daturataturinA particular steroid glycoside.daughterboard(computing, electronics) A circuit board that is an extension of a motherboard or other card.daunorubicineAlternative form of daunorubicin.dauntlessnessThe characteristic of being dauntless; fearlessness.davalliaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Davalliaceae.davidlloydite(mineralogy) A hydrated zinc arsenate mineral with the chemical formula Zn3(AsO4)2 · 4H2O.daydreaminglyWhile daydreaming.deaccessionedsimple past and past participle of deaccessiondeacetylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that removes one or more acetyl groups from a moleculedeacquisitionDeselection, weeding, getting rid of things previously acquired; often, selling them off.deactivatableCapable of being deactivated.deactivationsplural of deactivationdeadenosylate(biochemistry) To remove an adenosyl groupdeadenylation(biochemistry) The removal of an adenylate group from a proteindeadenylylateTo undergo deadenylylationdeadheartedlyIn a deadhearted manner; listlessly.deafblindnessThe medical condition of being both deaf and blind.deafeningnessThe quality of being deafening.deaffrication(phonetics) The reverse process of affrication; the process of turning an affricate into a plosive or a fricative.deagglomerateTo break down an agglomerate into smaller sized particlesdeaggregationThe process of deaggregating.dealanylation(organic chemistry) The removal of an alanyl group from a moleculedealumination(chemistry) The chemical removal of alumina or aluminates from a material, especially from a zeolite in the manufacture of industrial catalysts etcdeaminizationThe process of deaminizing.deanesmithite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal orange red mineral containing chromium, mercury, oxygen, and sulfur.dearomatizing(organic chemistry) That is used to remove aromatic components from a petroleum productdearsenicatorA machine that dearsenicates.dearterialize(medicine) To decrease the amount of arterial blood in favor of venous blood.deastringencyThe removal or loss of astringency (of some fruit)deathlessnessThe state of being deathless; eternity; immortality.deattenuationThe action or the result of deattenuating.debatablenessThe quality of being debatable.debauchednessThe state or quality of being debauched.debenzylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that removes one or more benzyl groups from a moleculedebrominatingpresent participle and gerund of debrominatedebromination(chemistry) Any reaction that removes bromine from a compounddebuggability(uncountable) The quality of being debuggable; capability of being (easily) debugged.decacarbonate(chemistry) Any compound containing ten carbonate groups in each molecule or unit celldecacuminatedHaving the top or point cut off.decadactylousHaving ten fingers or raysdecaffeinatedFrom which caffeine has been removed (e.g. decaffeinated coffee).decahistidineAn oligopeptide consisting of ten histidine moietiesdecalcomaniacA person who carries out the decalcomania process.decamethonium(pharmacology) Synonym of decamethonium bromide.decannulation(medicine) The removal of a cannula.decaphosphate(chemistry) A substance containing ten phosphate groups [(PO₄)₁₀] or [P₁₀O₄₀].decapitationsplural of decapitationdecapsidationThe removal of a capsid (from a virus)decapsulationThe act or process of decapsulating.decarbamylate(organic chemistry) To remove a carbamyl groupdecarbonationThe loss or removal of carbon dioxide from a carbonated beverage.decarbonizersplural of decarbonizerdecarbonizingpresent participle and gerund of decarbonizedecarbonylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a carbonyl group, especially from an aldehyde to form an alkanedecarbonylate(organic chemistry) To remove one or more carbonyl groups from a moleculedecarboxylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a carboxyl group, effectively removing carbon dioxide from a compound.decarboxylate(organic chemistry) To remove one or more carboxyl groups from a moleculedecarboxylizeSynonym of decarboxylate.decarburisingpresent participle and gerund of decarburisedecarburizingpresent participle and gerund of decarburizedecarcerationA policy of reducing the amount of imprisoned people in a given population.decardinalize(transitive) To depose from the rank of cardinal.decatholicizeTo remove Catholic character or influence (from).decausativiseAlternative form of decausativize.decausativize(linguistics, of a causative verb) To function in manner that is not causative (e.g. The causative verb "melt" in He melts the ice decausativizes in The ice melts).decaylessnessAbsence of decay.deceitfulnessThe state or quality of being deceitful; duplicity.deceivabilityThe state or quality of being deceivable.decelerometerAn instrument for measuring deceleration.decelleratoryMisspelling of deceleratory.decellulariseAlternative spelling of decellularize.decellularize(medicine) To remove cells or cellular material from (such as from an organ or tissue)decentralisedsimple past and past participle of decentralisedecentraliserA person who advocates decentralisationdecentralizedsimple past and past participle of decentralizedecentralizerOne who decentralizes.decentralizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of decentralizedeceptibilityThe property of being deceptible; ability to be deceived.deceptivenessthe state or quality of being deceptivedecerebellateRelated to, or caused by removal of the cerebellum.decerebratingpresent participle and gerund of decerebratedecerebrationThe act of decerebrating; the elimination of cerebral brain function in an animal by removing the cerebrum, cutting across the brain stem, or severing certain arteries in the brain stem.dechlorinatorAny substance designed to remove chlorine from waterdechorinationMisspelling of dechlorination.dechorionated(biology) From which the chorion has been removeddechorionatorA tool used in dechorionationdeciduousnessThe state or condition of being deciduous; the quality of trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.decillionaireSomebody whose wealth is at least one decillion (10³³) currency units.decillionfoldBy a multiple of one decillion; by a decillion times as much or as many.decipherationdeciphermentdeciphermentsplural of deciphermentdecircularize(transitive) To remove the circularity from; to make no longer circular.decisionmakerOne who makes important decisions.declamatorilyIn a declamatory mannerdeclarativelyIn a declarative way.declarativityThe condition of being declarativedeclaratorilyIn a declaratory manner.declassifyingpresent participle and gerund of declassifydeclensionismA belief in a declining trend in a history.declensionistOne offering a narrative of decline.declericalizeTo remove clerical influence (from).declinability(grammar) The quality of being declinable.declinationalRelating to declination.decollimation(optics, radio) Any mechanism in which rays either diverge or converge from parallelismdecolonialismThe theory or philosophy of decolonization.decolonialityA form of critical theory associated with decolonialization.decolonialize(transitive) To free from colonial influence.decolourationThe reversal of colouration; bleachingdecolourisingpresent participle and gerund of decolourisedecombinationThe action, or the result of decombiningdecommemorateTo mark a perceived wrong by initiating an attack on the wrongdoersdecommissionsthird-person singular simple present indicative of decommissiondecommoditiseAlternative form of decommoditize.decommoditize(transitive) To decommodify.decommunizingpresent participle and gerund of decommunizedecompensatedsimple past and past participle of decompensatedecompilationThe act, or the result of decompilingdecompositionA biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.decompoundingpresent participle and gerund of decompounddecompressingpresent participle and gerund of decompressdecompressionThe process of decompressing.decompressiveThat decompresses.deconcatenate(transitive) To reverse a concatenation.deconcentrate(transitive) To withdraw from concentration; to decentralize.deconditionedsimple past and past participle of deconditiondeconfinement(physics) That state of a system of quarks and gluons that are free to move relatively independentlydeconflictionThe act or process of deconflicting.decongestantsplural of decongestantdeconjugatingpresent participle and gerund of deconjugatedeconjugation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that disrupts a system of conjugated double bonds leading to loss of conjugationdeconjugativeServing to deconjugate.deconsecratedsimple past and past participle of deconsecratedeconsecratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of deconsecratedeconsolidateTo split something into a number of component parts.deconstructedsimple past and past participle of deconstructdeconstructorOne who, or that which, deconstructs.decontaminantAny substance used for decontamination.decontaminate(transitive) To remove contamination from (something), rendering it safe.decontraction(physiology) The relaxation of muscle tissue following a previous contractiondecontrollingpresent participle and gerund of decontroldeconvergenceThe opposite of convergence; a process of separating and taking different directions.deconvolution(mathematics) The inversion of a convolution equation; does not normally have unique solutiondecorationistOne who creates or applies decoration.decorporation(medicine) The therapeutic removal of radioactive material that has been absorbed by the bodydecorporatize(transitive) To make no longer corporate; to undo the corporatization of.decorrelatingTending to reduce the correlation between signals (in electronics, quantum mechanics, cryptography, neurology etc.)decorrelationThe reduction or removal of correlation.decorrelativerelating to, or causing decorrelationdecorrelatoryThat decorrelatesdecorticatingpresent participle and gerund of decorticatedecorticationThe removal of the surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of anythingdecrementableCapable of being decremented.decrementallyIn a decremental mannerdecrementlessWithout decrement.decrepitatingpresent participle and gerund of decrepitatedecrepitation(mineralogy) The shattering of minerals by the action of heat, especially when accompanied by a crackling sounddecriminaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of decriminalize.decriminalize(transitive) To change the laws so something is no longer a crime.decrosslinkedFrom which the crosslinks have been removeddecrudescence(pathology) The diminution of symptoms of a diseasedecrystallize(transitive) To remove crystals from (a substance).deculturalize(transitive) To divest of a culture; to remove cultural elements from.deculturationdeculturizationdecussatively(rare, obsolete) Crosswise; in the form of an X.decyclization(chemistry) The reverse of a cyclization reactiondecylaldehyde(organic chemistry) Synonym of decanal (especially n-decanal)dediazotation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that removes a diazo groupdedicatedness(uncommon) The quality of being dedicated.deduciblenessThe quality of being deducible.deductabilityAlternative form of deductibility.deductibilityThe ability to be deducted, such as from one's taxesdeductivenessThe quality of being deductive.deductivisticOf or relating to deductivism.deduplicationThe act of removing duplication or redundancy.deemphasizingpresent participle and gerund of deemphasizedeepoxidation(organic chemistry) The removal of an epoxide groupdeepthroatingpresent participle and gerund of deepthroatdeerslaughter(rare) The killing of a deer, the slaughter of deer; cervicide.deerstalkeredWearing a deerstalker.deescalationsplural of deescalationdefamiliariseAlternative spelling of defamiliarize.defamiliarize(transitive) To make unfamiliar; to divest of familiarity.defasciculate(intransitive) Of an axon, to separate from a fascicle.defeasibilityState or instance of being defeasible.defecographicRelating to defecography.defectabilityAlternative form of defectibility.defectibilitydeficiency; imperfectiondefectivenessThe state or quality of being defective.defectologistOne who studies defectology.defencelesslyIn a defenceless manner.defendability(uncountable) The condition of being defendabledefenestratedsimple past and past participle of defenestratedefenestratorOne who defenestrates.defenselesslyIn a defenseless manner.defensibilityThe state or quality of being defensibledefensivenessThe state or quality of being defensive.deferentiallyIn a deferential manner.deferrabilityThe quality of being deferrable.deferrizationThe treatment of water to remove soluble iron salts.deferroxamineMisspelling of deferoxamine.defervescenceThe departure or subsiding of a fever.defervescencyAlternative form of defervescence.defibrillatedsimple past and past participle of defibrillatedefibrillator(cardiology) An electronic device used internally or externally that delivers a controlled electric shock to a patient to correct ventricular fibrillation, a lack of coordination of the contraction of muscle tissue of the large chambers of the heart.defibrillizedsimple past and past participle of defibrillizedefibrinatingpresent participle and gerund of defibrinatedefibrinationThe act or process of depriving of fibrin.deficientnessThe quality of being deficient.definitionism(philosophy, metaphilosophy) The school of thought that for a theory to be properly explained it is necessary that all concepts used by the theory be well-defined.deflagellatedHaving had the flagella removed.deflagrationsplural of deflagrationdeflavination(organic chemistry) The removal of flavin moieties, especially from a flavoproteindeflectometerAn instrument that measures the deflection of structures when loads are applied.deflectometryThe measurement of deflection under applied loads.deflexibilize(transitive) To make less flexible.deflocculatorA deflocculating agent.deflorescence(pathology) disappearance of an eruption of the skindefluoridatedFrom which the fluoride has been removeddefluorinatedsimple past and past participle of defluorinatedefolliculateTo remove the follicles (from)deforestationThe process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else, especially with an agricultural system.deformability(uncountable) The state of being deformabledeformationalPertaining to, due to, or causing deformationdeformylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction involving the removal of a formyl groupdefragmentersplural of defragmenterdefragmentingpresent participle and gerund of defragmentdefucosylatedHaving undergone defucosylation.defunctioning(surgery) Involving a diversion from part of the body that would usually perform a certain function.defurfuration(medicine, dermatology) The shedding of the epidermis in the form of fine scales.degarnishment(rare, archaic) The act of depriving or stripping, as of furniture, equipment, supplies or of a garrison.degazettementThe process of degazetting.degelatinisedsimple past and past participle of degelatinisedegelatinizedFrom which the gelatine has been removeddegenerationsplural of degenerationdeglomerationThe act or process of breaking up a mass into fine particles.deglutamylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses a deglutamylationdeglutamylateTo carry out deglutamylationdeglutarylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the removal of glutaryl groupsdeglutinationThe act of ungluing.deglycosidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the removal of glycoside linkagesdeglycosylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the removal of glycosyl groupsdeglycosylateTo cause, or to undergo deglycosylation.deglycoylateddeglycosylateddegradability(uncountable) The condition of being degradable.degradational(geology) Pertaining to or formed by degradation.degradingnessThe state or quality of being degrading.degranulation(biology) The release by certain cells (for example mast cells) of substances (for example histamine) from or as secretory granules.degranulatoryRelating to, or causing degranulation.degravitating(physics, astronomy) That causes degravitationdegravitation(physics, cosmology) The removal of the effects of gravity from a system, or mathematical construct.dehalogenatedsimple past and past participle of dehalogenatedehelminthize(transitive) To remove the parasitic worms from (an infected host).dehistoricize(transitive) To separate or remove from history; to deprive of historical context.dehonestation(obsolete) An act of dishonouring or disgracing.dehospitalize(transitive) To discharge (a patient) from hospital.dehumidifiersplural of dehumidifierdehumidifyingpresent participle and gerund of dehumidifydehydratationMisspelling of dehydration.dehydrocholicRelating to dehydrocholic acid or its derivativesdehydrofreezeTo preserve food by dehydration and subsequent freezingdehydrogenase(biochemistry) Any of several enzymes that catalyze the removal of hydrogen (a proton) from biological compounds.dehydrogenate(chemistry, transitive) To remove hydrogen from (a substance).dehydrogeniseAlternative spelling of dehydrogenize.dehydrogenizeTo dehydrogenate.dehydrotectol(organic chemistry) The tecomaquinone 3,10-dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-10-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)naphtho[2,3-d]pyrano[3′,2′:3,4]-naphthol[1,2-b] pyran-11,16-quinonedehydroxylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses a dehydroxylation reactiondehydroxylate(chemistry) To remove a hydroxyl groupdehyphenation(linguistics, rare) The removal of a hyphen or hyphens.deimmortalize(biology) To make a cell subject to normal apoptosisdeincarnation(religion) The process of the spirit leaving the body upon death.deincentivize(transitive, rare) To disincentivize.deindividuate(psychology) to view as a group rather than as an individual; to remove societal norms that shape individual behavior; to remove or reduce individually identifying informationdeinnervation(medicine) Synonym of denervation.deinotheriumsplural of deinotheriumdeintercalateTo produce, or undergo deintercalation.deinterleaver(computing) A program or algorithm that deinterleaves.deipnosophistA master of the art of dining, particularly learned conversation in the manner of Athenaeus's characters.deisticalnessThe quality of being deistical.deityforsaken(rare, humorous) godforsaken; particularly bad or terrible.dejudicialize(transitive) To make no longer judicial.delaminationsplural of delaminationdelaminomycinAny of a group of nonpeptide extracellular matrix receptor antagonists isolated from Streptomyces albulusdelectability(uncountable) The quality of being delectable.delectabubble(slang, rare) delectabledelegislationThe undoing or annulment of legislation.delegitimizerOne who delegitimizes.deleteriouslyIn a deleterious manner; harmfully.deliberationsplural of deliberationdelicatessensplural of delicatessendeliciousnessThe state or quality of being delicious.delightednessThe quality of being delighted; great pleasure.delightfulestsuperlative form of delightful: most delightfuldelightsomelyIn a delightsome manner.delimitationsplural of delimitationdelimiterless(computing) Without delimiters.delinquenciesplural of delinquencydeliquescenceThe condition of being deliquescent.delirifacient(medicine, archaic) Producing, or tending to produce, delirium.deliriousnessThe characteristic of being delirious.deliverywomanA woman employed to make deliveries.delocalizable(quantum mechanics, physical chemistry, physics) Able to undergo delocalizationdelprostenate(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analogue.deltafication(geography) The formation of a delta or deltas.deltiologicalOf or pertaining to deltiology.deltoacromial(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the deltoid muscle and the acromion.deltopectoral(anatomy) Of or pertaining to both the deltoid muscle and the pectoralis major.delusionality(psychiatry) The quality or state of being delusional.delusionistic(rare) Relating to delusion or delusionism; believing something that is false.demagnetisingpresent participle and gerund of demagnetisedemagnetizersplural of demagnetizerdemagnetizingpresent participle and gerund of demagnetizedemagogicallyIn a demagogic manner.demagogueriesplural of demagoguerydemalonylatedsimple past and past participle of demalonylatedemandingnessThe state or quality of being demanding.demanufactureA process of recycling that involves the dismantling and/or disassembly of an item to gain the maximum amount of recyclable materials.demarcationalOf or relating to demarcation.demarginalize(transitive) To bring (something marginalized) back into the mainstream.demasculationThe subtraction of somebody’s masculinity; the process of demasculating somebody.demasculiniseAlternative spelling of demasculinize.demasculinizeTo remove the testicles fromdemastication(dentistry) The wearing away of tooth substance during mastication.dematerialiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of dematerialize.dematerialize(intransitive) To disappear by becoming immaterial.demeaningnessThe quality of being demeaning.demembranatedFrom which the membrane has been removed.demeritoriousCausing demerit.demetallationdemetallizationdemetaphorize(transitive) To remove metaphors from.demethoxylate(organic chemistry) To cause or to undergo demethoxylation.demethylation(biochemistry, organic chemistry) The removal of one or more methyl groups from a molecule.demethylenate(organic chemistry) To remove a methylene group (from)demetricationThe process of removing metrics from something, especially social media.demexiptilineA tricyclic antidepressant.demibranchialRelating to demibranchsdemicelebrity(uncountable) Minor fame.demicivilizedSynonym of semicivilized.demicytoplast(biology) A halved cytoplast (typically of an oocyte)demigoddessesplural of demigoddessdemihypercube(geometry) Any of a class of n-polytopes constructed from alternation of an n-hypercube.demilitarised(British spelling) Alternative form of demilitarized.demilitarisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of demilitarisedemilitarizedDeclared free of all military activity.demineralisedsimple past and past participle of demineralisedemineraliserAlternative form of demineralizer.demineralizedFrom which all minerals have been removed.demineralizerA device that demineralizes.deminiaturize(rare, transitive) To increase in size something that has previously been miniaturized.demipopulatedReduced to one half of the original numberdemisexuality(of humans) The state of not experiencing primary sexual attraction (based on sight or smell or other instantly available information), but only secondary sexual attraction (after the development of an emotional bond).demispherical(rare) Synonym of hemispherical.demiurgicallyIn the manner of a demiurgedemocraticitySynonym of democraticness.democratisingpresent participle and gerund of democratisedemocratisticRelating to, or supporting, democratism.democratizingpresent participle and gerund of democratizedemodicidosisinfection by Demodex mitesdemodulationsplural of demodulationdemographicalOf or relating to demography; demographic.demolitionistOne who carries out demolition.demonographerSynonym of demonologist.demonolatrousRelating to, or taking part in, demonolatry; demon-worshipping.demonologicalOf or pertaining to demonology.demonstratingpresent participle and gerund of demonstratedemonstrationThe act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something.demonstrativeThat serves to demonstrate, show or prove.demonstratorsplural of demonstratordemonstratoryServing to demonstrate something.demosprudence(law, neologism) A perspective that emphasizes ordinary people's agency to recognize rights and influence legal interpretation.demultiplexer(computing, electronics) A device or piece of software used to separate signals that were previously combined using a multiplexer.demultiplexorAlternative spelling of demultiplexer.demutualizingpresent participle and gerund of demutualizedemyelinating(pathology) That promotes, or undergoes demyelinationdemyelination(biology, medicine) The removal of the myelin sheath from a nerve fibre, usually as a result of disease causing myelinolysis.demyelinativeThat leads to demyelinationdemyelizationMisspelling of demyelination.demythizationThe subtraction of myths surrounding a truth.demythologiseAlternative spelling of demythologize.demythologize(transitive) To remove the mythological elements of.denarrativize(transitive) To remove narrative or story-like features from.denationalise(non-Oxford British English) Alternative spelling of denationalize.denationalize(transitive) To transfer the control and ownership of an industry from government to private hands; to privatize.denaturalisedsimple past and past participle of denaturalisedenaturalizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of denaturalizedendrillolide(organic chemistry) Any of a group of diterpenoid macrolides present in some nudibranchsdendrimersome(biochemistry, organic chemistry) A self-assembled structure, resembling a simple biological cell, consisting of a bilayer of dendrimersdendriticallyIn a dendritic manner; with tree-like branchings.dendritogenicRelating to dendritogenesisdendroceratidAny member of the order Dendroceratida of marine demosponges.dendrodoridid(zoology) Any sea slug in the family Dendrodorididae.dendroecologyThe science that uses dendrochronology to analyze historic ecological processes.dendrogenesisAlternative form of dendritogenesis.dendrogliomalRelating to a dendrogliomadendrographicRelating to dendrographydendrologicalOf, pertaining to dendrologydendrologistsplural of dendrologistdendroolithid(paleontology) A member of the family Dendroolithidae.dendrophagousThat feeds on the wood of trees.dendrophilousThriving in an environment with trees; living in or on trees.dendrophyliidMisspelling of dendrophylliid.dendrosomatic(biology) dendritic and somaticdendrothermalDescribing energy or power derived from the burning of wood.deneddylatingpresent participle and gerund of deneddylatedeneddylation(biochemistry) The process by which NEDD8 is removed from a conjugated proteindenervationalRelating to denervation.denicotinizedHaving had the nicotine removed.denitrogenate(transitive) To remove nitrogen from (a material).denitrosation(organic chemistry) The removal of a nitroso groupdenitrosylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses denitrosylationdenitrosylateTo cause or to undergo denitrosylation.denitroxylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the removal of nitric oxide moietiesdenominationsplural of denominationdensificationThe act or process of making or becoming dense.densimetricalAlternative form of densimetric.densitometricOf or pertaining to densitometrydentalizationThe process of dentalizing.dentatherinidAny silverside (fish) of the family Dentatherinidaedentatorubral(anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the dentate nucleus and the red nucleus of the braindentialveolar(phonetics) Articulated with a flat tongue against the alveolar ridge and upper teeth.denticulatelyIn a denticulate manner.denticulationThe state of being set with small notches or teeth.dentificationConversion into dental material or structuredentinoenamel(anatomy) Relating to the dentin and enamel of teethdentitionallyWith regard to dentition.dentoalveolardentialveolardentogingival(anatomy) Relating to the teeth and the gumsdentoskeletalRelating to the teeth and skeleton.dentulousnessThe property of being dentulous; having teeth.denuclearizedsimple past and past participle of denuclearizedenunciationsplural of denunciationdeobfuscationThe process of deobfuscating.deobstruction(now chiefly medicine) The act of deobstructing (clearing a passage, etc. of obstructions).deobstructiveHaving the effect of deobstructing (clearing a passage, etc. of obstructions).deodorisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of deodorization.deodorizationThe act of depriving of odor, especially of offensive odors resulting from impurities.deoligomerizeTo break up an oligomer to form its constituent monomersdeontological(ethics, philosophy) Of or relating to deontology.deontologistsplural of deontologistdeoralizationSynonym of debuccalization.deoxidisationAlternative form of deoxidization.deoxidization(chemistry) The removal of oxygen from a compound.deoxyadenylic(organic chemistry) Relating to, or derived from deoxyadenosinedeoxyceramide(biochemistry) A derivative of a ceramide containing deoxysphingosinedeoxycortisol(pharmacology, biochemistry) 11-deoxycortisol: cortodoxonedeoxycytidine(biochemistry, genetics) A nucleoside consisting of cytosine linked to deoxyribosedeoxycytosine(organic chemistry) The heterocyclic amine 1,2-dihydropyrimidin-6-aminedeoxygenationThe removal of oxygen atoms or molecules from a material.deoxyguanylic(organic chemistry) Related to, or derived from deoxyguanosinedeoxyhexoside(organic chemistry) Any glycoside derived from a deoxyhexosedeoxyhypusine(organic chemistry) The amino acid N6-(4-aminobutyl)-L-lysinedeoxylapachol(organic chemistry) The quinone 2-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)naphthalene-1,4-dione used in the perfumery industrydeoxynuclease(biochemistry) A nuclease that acts on DNAdeoxyriboside(organic chemistry) Any glycoside derived from deoxyribosedeoxyribotideSynonym of deoxyribonucleotide.deoxyribozyme(biochemistry) Any catalytic form of DNA, most of which act as enzymes that cleave RNAdeoxyxylulose(organic chemistry) A deoxysugar related to xylulosedeozonizationThe removal of ozone.deparaffinateTo remove paraffin from.deparaffiniseAlternative form of deparaffinize.deparaffinize(transitive) To remove paraffin or paraffin wax from.deparasitisedsimple past and past participle of deparasitisedeparasitizedfreed from parasitesdeparticulate(rare) To remove particles.departmentizeAlternative form of departmentalize.depathologize(transitive) To cease to treat as a medical disorder.depauperation(genetics) The removal of variety (of species, genes, or biodiversity)dependabilityThe characteristic of being dependable; the ability to be depended upon.depenetrationThe reverse of a process of penetration, where something or somebody withdraws or is no longer connected or embedded.depersonaliseAlternative spelling of depersonalize.depersonalize(transitive) To remove a sense of personal identity or individual character from something; to anonymize.dephenolationThe removal of phenol from a mixture (typically by distillation)dephenylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that removes one or more phenyl group from a molecule.dephlegmation(chemistry, obsolete) The operation of separating water from spirits and acids, by evaporation or repeated distillation; concentration.dephlegmatory(obsolete) Pertaining to, or producing, dephlegmation.dephosphatase(biochemistry) Synonym of phosphatase.dephysicalize(transitive) To strip of physical form.dephytylation(organic chemistry) The removal of a phytyl groupdepicturement(obsolete, rare) The act or result of depicturing something.deplasticizedFrom which, plasticizers have been removeddeplatformingThe act by which someone is deplatformed.depletabilityThe condition of being depletabledeplorability(rare) The quality of being deplorable.deployabilityThe extent to which something is deployabledepolarizableThat can be depolarizeddepoliticizedsimple past and past participle of depoliticizedepolymerisedsimple past and past participle of depolymerisedepolymerizedsimple past and past participle of depolymerizedepolymerizerThat which depolymerizes.depopulationsplural of depopulationdeportationalOf or relating to deportation.depositionary(geology) Of, related to, or containing sediment or rock deposits.deprecatinglyIn a deprecating manner.deprecativelyIn an deprecating manner; in a manner that deprecatesdeprecatorilyIn a deprecatory manner.depreciationsplural of depreciationdeprehensible(obsolete) Capable of being caught or discovered.deprenylationThe removal of an isoprenyl groupdepressednessThe state or quality of being depressed.depressionary(economics) Characteristic of a depressiondepressionismA policy or advocacy of depression.depressionistA proponent of depressionism.depressogenicCausing or tending to cause depression.depressomotor(medicine) Depressing or diminishing the capacity for movement.depressotypic(psychology) Typical of depressiondepressurizedsimple past and past participle of depressurizedepressurizerA chamber used for depressurizationdepressurizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of depressurizedeprivationalOf or relating to deprivation.deprogrammersplural of deprogrammerdeprogrammingpresent participle and gerund of deprogramdeprotonation(chemistry) The removal of a proton (hydrogen ion) (better called a hydron, because it can occasionally be deuterium) from a molecule to form a conjugate base.depthlessnessAbsence of depth.depublicationWithdrawal from publication; the act of depublishing.depyrogenatedFrom which pyrogens have been removedderadicalizerOne who deradicalizes.derationaliseAlternative form of derationalize.derationalize(transitive) To make irrational.derealisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of derealization.derealization(psychology) The psychological symptom in which the world appears to be unreal, and the patient has a sense of detachment from it.derecognitionThe act or process of derecognizing.derecognizingpresent participle and gerund of derecognizederecruitment(physiology) The failure of the lungs to be fully aerated, typically as a result of closure of an airway, and especially in the setting of ARDS.dereferencingpresent participle and gerund of dereferencederegionalize(transitive) To change something so that it is no longer regionally divided.deregisteringpresent participle and gerund of deregisterderegulationsplural of deregulationdereificationA process of dereifying.dereligioniseAlternative spelling of dereligionize.dereligionize(transitive) To render nonreligious; to transform (something) from religious into secular.dereplicationThe process of dereplicating.derepressible(biochemistry, genetics) Able to cause, or to undergo derepressionderepressionsplural of derepressionderequisition(transitive) To return or release (something previously requisitioned).derestrictionThe removal of a restriction.dereverberate(transitive) To process (an audio signal) to reduce or eliminate reverberation.derivationism(philosophy) The idea that people can only identify what is good by deriving it from human nature; opposed to inclinationism.derivationistA proponent of derivationism.derivatographA measuring device for use in derivatography.dermabrasionsplural of dermabrasiondermasurgicalRelating to dermasurgery.dermateaceous(mycology) Belonging to the family Dermateaceae of cup fungi.dermatergosisoccupational skin diseasedermatographyThe anatomical description of the skin.dermatologistA person who is skilled in, professes or practices dermatology.dermatomegalychalazodermadermatopathia(pathology) Synonym of dermatopathy.dermatopathic(medicine) Of or pertaining to skin diseases or their cure.dermatophagia(pathology) A psychiatric disorder characterized by the urge to eat one's own skindermatophagicRelating to dermatophagiadermatophytesplural of dermatophytedermatophyticBeing or relating to a dermatophyte.dermatophytidA fungus-free disseminated skin lesion resulting from induced sensitization in patients with ringworm infections.dermatoplasty(surgery) Plastic surgery of the skin, especially the use of skin grafts.dermatopontin(biochemistry) An extracellular matrix proteindermatoscopicUsing, or relating to, dermatoscopy.dermatotropicHaving an affinity for the skindermatoxicityThe condition of being dermatoxicdermoabrasionAlternative spelling of dermabrasion.dermochelyoidAny sea turtle of the clade DermochelyoidaedermocosmeticA cosmetic applied to the skindermographism(pathology) Synonym of dermatographia (“skin disorder”).dermoidectomy(surgery) Surgical removal or excision of the dermoid cyst.dermomuscularRelating to both skin and muscle tissuedermomyotomalRelating to the dermomyotomedermonecrosisnecrosis of the skindermonecroticRelating to dermonecrosisdermopalatine(anatomy) A bone on the palatine that develops from the skin lining.dermopterotic(ichthyology) A dermal bone that overlays the pteroticdermoskeletalOf or pertaining to the dermoskeleton.dermoskeleton(anatomy) An exoskeleton.dermovascular(anatomy) Relating to the blood vessels of the skinderomanticiseAlternative spelling of deromanticize.deromanticize(transitive) To strip of romance; to make realistic rather than wishfully ideal.desacralizingpresent participle and gerund of desacralizedesargination(biochemistry) removal of a terminal arginine moiety from a proteindesaturationsplural of desaturationdescemetoceleA kind of ulcer that extends through the stroma in the eye, exposing Descemet's membrane.descendostomy(surgery) An operation involving the formation of an artificial opening from the descending colon through the abdominal wall.descriptionalOf, pertaining to, or using description.descriptivelyIn a descriptive manner.descriptivism(linguistics) The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.descriptivistSubscribing to, or related to, descriptivism.descriptivityThe quality or state of being descriptive.deseasonalize(transitive, statistics) To offset (data) to reverse the process of seasonalization.desegregatingpresent participle and gerund of desegregatedesegregationThe act or process of eliminating segregation.desemanticiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of desemanticize.desemanticizeTo remove semantic content from; (especially) to cause to undergo desemanticization.desensitisingpresent participle and gerund of desensitisedesensitizersplural of desensitizerdesensitizingpresent participle and gerund of desensitizedesequestrateTo release from sequestrationdeserticolous(zoology, botany) Living in a desert.deservingnessThe state or quality of being deserving.desethylation(organic chemistry) The removal of one or more ethyl groupsdesferoxamineAlternative form of deferoxamine.desholothurinAny of a class of triterpene glycosides, present in the sea cucumber Holothuria, that show anticancer activitydesialylatingpresent participle and gerund of desialylatedesialylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that removes a sialyl group from a moleculedesiccationalOf or relating to desiccation.desidiousnessThe state or quality of being desidious.designabilityThe quality of being designable.designativelyIn a designative manner.designfulnessThe state or quality of being designful.desiloizationThe process of desiloing.desingularize(mathematics, transitive) To resolve (a singularity) by means of desingularization.desirablenessThe quality of being desirable.desirefulnessThe state of being desireful; eagerness to obtain and possess.deslanatosideA particular steroid glycoside.desloratadine(pharmacology) An active metabolite of loratadine, used to treat allergies.desloratidineMisspelling of desloratadine.desmatophocid(zoology) Any extinct pinniped in the family Desmatophocidae.desmidiaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Desmidiaceae.desmocadherin(biochemistry) Any cadherin that is a constituent of a desmosomedesmognathous(zoology, obsolete) belonging to a former taxonomic group of carinate birds (Desmognathae), having the maxillopalatine bones uniteddesmopressineAlternative form of desmopressin.desorbabilityThe condition of being desorbabledesoxiuridineMisspelling of deoxyuridine.desoxycholateAlternative form of deoxycholate.desoxycortone(pharmacology) The steroid hormone deoxycorticosterone when used as a drug.despecificate(rare) To discriminate; to separate according to specific signification or qualities; to specificate; to desynonymize.desperatenessThe state or quality of being desperate.despicabilityDespicableness.despiseworthy(rare) Worthy of being despised; despicable.despisingnessThe state or quality of being despising.despondenciesplural of despondencydespotocraticOf or relating to a despotocracy.destabilisingpresent participle and gerund of destabilisedestabilizingpresent participle and gerund of destabilizedestalinizingpresent participle and gerund of destalinizedestandardiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of destandardize.destandardize(transitive) To render nonstandard; to withdraw as a standard.destatizationThe decline in the role of the state to influence or control multinational corporations etc. within their jurisdiction; deterritorialization.desthiobiotin(organic chemistry) A derivative of biotin that lacks a sulfur atom; it is a bacterial precursor of biotindestigmatizerOne who destigmatizes.destimulationThe act or process of destimulating.destimulatoryServing to destimulate.destinationalOf or relating to a destination.destitutenessThe state or quality of being destitute.destructionalOf, relating to, or obtained by destruction.destructivelyin a destructive manner: in a way that causes destructiondestructivismAn art movement that involves destroying objects in front of spectators.destructivistA representative of destructive principles, as in biblical criticism.destructivitydestructivenessdestructuringpresent participle and gerund of destructuredesublimation(physics) deposition (transformation of gas into solid without an intermediate liquid phase)desuccinylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that promotes desuccinylationdesuccinylate(organic chemistry) To remove a succinyl groupdesulfhydrase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of the elements of hydrogen sulfide from a compounddesulfination(chemistry) Removal of sulfur dioxide from a sulfinate.desulfonation(organic chemistry) The removal of a sulfonic acid groupdesulfurationdesulfurizationdesulfurylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the removal of a sulfate groupdesulphonatedAlternative form of desulfonated.desulphurizedsimple past and past participle of desulphurizedesultorinessThe state or quality of being desultory.desuperheaterA device that reduces the temperature of superheated steam, and recovers useful heat in the processdesynchronise(British spelling) Alternative form of desynchronize.desynchronizeto cause, or to experience desynchronizationdesynchronousLacking synchronydetachabilityThe quality or degree of being detachable.detectability(uncountable) The state of being detectable.detectibilityAlternative form of detectability.detectivelikeResembling or characteristic of a detective.detergentlessFree from detergentdeterioratingGetting worse.deteriorationThe process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.deteriorativeCausing deterioration.determinaciesplural of determinacydeterminantal(mathematics) Of or pertaining to a determinantdeterminatelyIn a way that is determinatedeterminationThe act of determining, or the state of being determined.determinative(linguistics) An ideogram used to mark semantic categories of words in logographic scripts.deterministic(philosophy) Of, or relating to determinism.deterrabilityThe quality of being deterrable.deterritorialRelating to, or facilitating, deterritorialization.detersivenessHaving a cleansing quality.detestabilityThe state or quality of being detestable.detheocratize(transitive) To make less theocratic.dethermalizerA device that alters the aerodynamics of an airplane, glider etc, allowing it to descend quickly but safely, especially when caught in a thermaldethronementsplural of dethronementdetoxicationsplural of detoxicationdetoxificatedsimple past and past participle of detoxificatedetransformedsimple past and past participle of detransformdetrimentallyIn a detrimental manner.detriticolous(botany) Living among detritusdetritivorous(ecology) That feeds on detritus.detritusphereThe area of the sea in which detritus accumulatesdetritylation(organic chemistry) The removal of a trityl protecting groupdetumescencesplural of detumescencedetyrosinated(biochemistry) Modified by means of detyrosinationdeunificationThe breaking up of a union.deuteragonist(narratology) A secondary character; specifically, the second most important character (after the protagonist).deuteranomaly(ophthalmology) A form of anomalous trichromacy involving a reduction in sensitivity to the green area of the spectrum.deuteranopiasplural of deuteranopiadeuterogamist(theology, law) A practicer or supporter of deuterogamy.deuteromyceteA member of the Deuteromycota, one of the fungi imperfecti.deuteropathic(dated) Of or pertaining to deuteropathy.deuteroreduce(organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry) To reduce using deuterium or a deuterated materialdeuterotokousRelating to deuterotoky.deutocerebralOf or pertaining to the deutocerebrumdeutocerebrum(zoology) The median lobes of the brain of an insect.devaluationalOf or relating to devaluation.devascularizeTo remove or damage blood vesselsdevastatinglyIn a devastating manner.devastational(rare) Of or pertaining to devastations.developednessThe quality of being developed.developementsplural of developementdevelopmentalRelated to development.deviationistsplural of deviationistdevicefulnessThe quality of being deviceful.devirginationThe loss of a girl or woman's virginity.devitelinizedMisspelling of devitellinized.devolatilizedsimple past and past participle of devolatilizedevolatilizerAny material added to something to reduce its volatility, or a machine accomplishing the same.devolutionaryOf, pertaining to, advocating or permitting devolution.devolutionistA proponent of devolution.devotionalism(religion) Devotional behaviour.devotionalistOne given to devotion, especially to excessive formal devotion.devotionalityThe practice of a devotionalist.devouringnessThe quality of something that devours.dexamethasone(pharmacology, biochemistry) A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid-class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C₂₂H₂₉FO₅, and used especially as an anti-inflammatory agent.dexamethazoneAlternative form of dexamethasone.dexamethosomeMisspelling of dexamethasone.dexamethosoneMisspelling of dexamethasone.dexamfetamineAlternative spelling of dexamphetamine (“dextroamphetamine”).dexindoprofen(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.dexketoprofen(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.dexlofexidineAn alpha-adrenergic agonist.dexnafenodoneAn antidepressant drug.dexsecoverine(pharmacology) An antimuscarinic drug.dexterousnessThe state or quality of being dexterous.dextraurality(rare) The state of being dextraural.dextrimaltoseSynonym of maltodextrin.dextrinogenicThat produces dextrindextrocardiacOne who has the heart on the right-hand side of the body.dextroglucose(archaic) dextrose (D-glucose) form of glucosedextrolateral(anatomy) On the right side of, toward the animal or human's right.dextromenthol(organic chemistry) The dextrorotatory enantiomer of menthol.dextrorphanolA psychoactive drug of the morphinan class which acts as an antitussive and dissociative hallucinogen.dextrotorsion(pathology) An abnormal twisting to the rightdextroversion(medicine) A position of an organ turned to the right (e.g. the heart).diabatization(physics) The conversion of a system from an adiabatic to a diabatic one.diabetogenous(pathology) Caused by diabetesdiabetologistA physician whose speciality is diabetology.diabolicalityThe state or quality of being diabolical.diacatholicon(medicine, obsolete) A panacea (universal remedy): also a certain purgative electuary.diacetylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction in which two acetyl groups are added.diacetylrhein(organic chemistry) diacereindiachronicityThe understanding or interpretation of events by the way they relate over time, rather than by their moment-by-moment significance.diachronouslyIn a diachronous manner; carried out or occurring with diachrony.diacranterian(herpetology) Having the back teeth separated from the front teeth.diacriticallyIn a diacritical manner.diacriticlessWithout diacritics.diadectomorph(zoology) Any member of the Diadectomorpha.diafanizationMisspelling of diaphanization.diafiltrationfiltration through a permeable membrane in order to remove medium- to large-size moleculesdiageotropism(botany) The tendency of plant organs, especially roots, to grow horizontally.diagnosogenicOf a condition: brought on by being diagnosed.diagnosticate(archaic, transitive) To make a diagnosis of; to recognise (a disease or similar) by its symptoms.diagnosticianA person who diagnoses, especially a medical doctor.diagnosticityThe quality of being diagnostic.diagrammaticsThe study of the use of diagramsdiagrammatiseTo represent in the form of a diagramdiagrammatizeAlternative form of diagrammatise.dialecticallyIn a dialectical manner; logically.dialecticiansplural of dialecticiandialectometry(linguistics) The study of the regional distribution of dialects.dialkylphenyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any dialkyl derivative of a phenyl radicaldialogicalityThe quality of being dialogical.dialogisticalAlternative form of dialogistic.dialypetalous(botany) Having separate or separable petalsdialysabilityAbility to be dialysed.diametricallySeparated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.diaminoalkane(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic diaminediaminobutane(organic chemistry) Any diamino derivative of butanediaminoethane(organic chemistry) Ethylenediamine or any of its derivatives.diaminohexane(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric diamino derivatives of hexane, but especially 1,6-hexamethylenediaminediaminophenol(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric diamino derivatives of phenol; they are used in organic synthesis, and in hair dying applications.diaminopurine(organic chemistry) Amy diamino derivative of a purine, but especially 2,6-diaminopurinedianoeticallyIn a dianoetic manner.diaphanometer(archaic) An instrument for measuring the transparency of a fluid, such as a Secchi disk.diaphanoscopeA dark box constructed for viewing transparent pictures, with or without a lens.diaphanoscopyExamination by means of a diaphanoscope.diaphonicallyIn a diaphonic manner.diaphoreticalAlternative form of diaphoretic.diaphragmaticOf, pertaining to, or using a diaphragm.diaphragmitis(rare) Inflammation of the diaphragm.diaphragmlessLacking a diaphragmdiaphysectomy(surgery) excision of (part of) a diaphysisdiapolycopene(organic chemistry) An isomer of lycopene found in some bacteria.diapophysical(anatomy, archaic, rare) Pertaining to a diapophysis.diapophytoene(organic chemistry) Synonym of dehydrosqualene.diaristicallyIn a diaristic way.diarrheagenic(medicine) That provokes diarrhea.diarrheogenicThat induces diarrheadiarylmethane(organic chemistry) Any diaryl derivative of methanediarylpropyne(organic chemistry) Any diaryl derivative of propynediarylsulfone(organic chemistry) Any sulfone that has two aryl groupsdiastaticallyIn a diastatic sense.diastereomersplural of diastereomerdiastolicallyIn a diastolic manner.diathermanism(archaic, rare) The doctrine or phenomena of the transmission of radiant heat.diathermanousHaving the property of transmitting radiant heat; diathermal.diatomivorousFeeding on diatoms.diatrypaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Diatrypaceae.diattenuation(physics) attenuation of light that depends upon its polarizationdiazaborolane(organic chemistry) A five-membered saturated heterocycle having two carbon atoms, two nitrogen atoms and a boron atom; any derivative of this compounddiazafluorene(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric tricyclic aromatic heterocycles derived from fluorene by replacement of two CH groups by nitrogen atomsdiazahelicene(organic chemistry) Any diaza derivative of a helicenediazanylidene(organic chemistry) An isodiazene.diazocarbonyl(organic chemistry) A carbonyl (>C=O) group located near a diazo (-N=N) groupdiazocoumarin(organic chemistry) Any diazo derivative of coumarindiazodiketone(organic chemistry) Any diazo derivative of a diketonediazoindacene(organic chemistry) Any diazo compound derived from indacenediazomalonate(organic chemistry) Any diazo derivative of a malonate group or iondiazotisationAlternative spelling of diazotization.diazotization(chemistry) the conversion of an aromatic primary amine into a diazonium compound, especially by the use of nitrous aciddibenzazepine(organic chemistry) Any of the class of heterocyclic compounds consisting of two benzene rings fused to an azepine ring.dibenzodioxin(organic chemistry) An aromatic heterocycle having two benzene rings fused to a dioxin one; dibenzo-1,4-dioxin, oxanthrene.dibenzopyrene(organic chemistry) Any of a group of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons formed by two benzene rings fused to a pyrenedibenzopyrone(organic chemistry) Any compound formed by fusion of two benzene rings to a pyronedibranchiatesplural of dibranchiatedibromobutane(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric dibromo derivatives of butanedibromoethane(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric dibromo derivatives of ethane; either ethylidene dibromide or ethylene dibromidedibromophenyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any dibromo derivative of a phenyl radicaldicarboxamide(organic chemistry) Any compound having two carboxamide groupsdicarboximidedicarboxamidedicarboxylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes a dicarboxylation reaction.dicarboxylate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a dicarboxylic acid, but especially any of such compounds (such as glutamates) that have biological activitydichlamydeous(botany, archaic) Having two coverings, a calyx and a corolla.dichlofluanidA particular fungicide.dichlorhydrinA colourless, odourless fluid prepared by heating anhydrous glycerine with sulphur monochloride; a solvent of resins.dichloropheneA chemical compound used as a fungicide, germicide, and antimicrobial agent.dichlorovinyl(organic chemistry, in combination) Any dichloro derivative of a vinyl radicaldichocephalic(medicine) Pertaining to someone who is 'broad-headed', either actually or figuratively having a large head or exceptional intelligence.dicholesteryl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Two cholesteryl groups in a moleculedichopticallyIn a dichoptic mannerdichotomouslyIn a dichotomous mannerdicistrovirusAny member of the virus family Dicistroviridae in the order Picornavirales.diclobutrazolA particular fungicide.diclofenamideA sulfonamide and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.dicloxacillin(pharmacology) A narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class, used in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C₁₉H₁₆Cl₂N₃NaO₅S·H₂O especially against beta-lactamase producing staphylococci.dicotomicallyMisspelling of dichotomically.dicraeosaurid(zoology) Any dinosaur in the family Dicraeosauridae.dictatoriallyIn a dictatorial manner.dictatorshipsplural of dictatorshipdictatourshipObsolete form of dictatorship.dictionarieseAlternative form of dictionaryese.dictionaryese(informal) The style of language used in dictionary definitions, characterized by dry, straightforward, and occasionally awkward phrasing.dictyoceratidAny sponge of the order Dictyoceratidadictyodendrin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of derivatives of pyrrolocarbazoles, extracted from marine sponges of the genus Dictyodendrilla, that inhibit aldose reductasesdictyoseptateHaving both transverse and longitudinal septadictyotaceousBelonging to the family Dictyotaceae of brown algae.dicyandiamide(organic chemistry) Synonym of cyanoguanidine.dicyanoaurate(inorganic chemistry) aurocyanidedicyanobutane(organic chemistry) Any dinitrile derived from butane, but especially 1,2-dicyanobutane and 1,4-dicyanobutanedicyanoethane(organic chemistry) Either of two dicyano derivatives of ethane, but especially 1,2-dicyanoethane or succinonitrile.dicycloverine(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An anticholinergic drug used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₉H₃₅NO₂·HCl for its antispasmodic effect on smooth muscle in functional gastrointestinal disorders.didelphimorphAny opossum of the order Didelphimorphia; an opossum.dideoxygenase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes a dideoxygenation reactiondideoxyhexose(biochemistry) Any dideoxy derivative of a hexosedidgeridooistSomeone who plays the didgeridoo.didiereaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Didiereaceae.didrovaltrateA sedative and hypnotic drug.didymocarpoidAny flowering plant of the genus DidymocarpusdieffenbachiaAny of several plants, of the genus Dieffenbachia, cultivated as houseplantsdielectricityQuality or degree of being dielectric.diencephalonsplural of diencephalondiepoxybutane(organic chemistry) The diepoxide 2,2’-bioxiranediepoxyoctane(organic chemistry) The mutagenic epoxide 1,2:7,8-diepoxyoctanedieselisation(British spelling) Alternative form of dieselization.dieselizationThe conversion of a petrol engine to run on diesel fueldiethofencarbA particular fungicide.difebarbamate(pharmacology) A tranquilizer of the barbiturate and carbamate families.difelikefalinAn analgesic opioid peptide used to treat itching.diffarreation(historical) A form of divorce, among the Ancient Romans, in which a cake was used.diffeological(mathematics) Having a diffeology.diffeomorphic(mathematics) Having a diffeomorphism.differentialsplural of differentialdifferentialyMisspelling of differentially.differentiant(obsolete, mathematics) A binary invariantdifferentiateTo modify so as to create a difference or distinction.differentness(uncountable) The state or quality of being different.difficileness(obsolete) The state or quality of being difficile.difficilitate(obsolete, transitive) To make difficult.difficultnessThe state or quality of being difficult.diffidentnessThe state or quality of being diffident.diffractionalRelating to, or caused by diffractiondiffractivelyIn a diffractive manner; by means of, or accompanied by diffractiondiffractogramAn image produced by a diffractometerdiffusabilityThe quality of being diffusable.diffusibility(physics, of a gas or other fluid) A measure of the speed of diffusion.diffusiometryMisspelling of diffusometry.diffusionallyBy means of diffusiondiffusionlessThat does not involve diffusion.diffusivenessThe state or quality of being diffusive.diflagellated(biology) Having two flagella.diflubenzuronA benzoylurea-type insecticide of the benzamide class.difluorinated(chemistry) Modified by the addition or replacement of two fluorine atoms.difluoroalkyl(organic chemistry) Any difluoro derivative of an alkyl groupdifluoroamine(chemistry) difluoraminedifluoroamino(organic chemistry, in combination) A difluoramine group substituted for another atom or groupdifluprednate(pharmacology) A corticosteroid.difractometerMisspelling of diffractometer.difucosylatedmodified by the addition of two fucosyl groupsdigalactoside(biochemistry) Any disaccharide composed of two galactoside residuesdigalloylatedgalloylated with two gallic acid moietiesdigestabilityQuality or degree of being digestable.digestibilityThe degree to which something is digestible.digestivenessThe state or quality of being digestive.digisexuality(neologism) Sexual attraction to sexbots or other technologically-enhanced sexual situations.digitaddition(mathematics) The addition of all the digits of a number; the sum so obtained. The repetition of this process eventually leads to a single digit: the digital root of the original number.digitigradismdigitigrade locomotiondigitoflavone(organic chemistry) luteolindigitoxigenin(organic chemistry) A cardenolide, the aglycone of digitoxin, usually obtained by hydrolysis.diglucosamine(biochemistry) A disaccharide derivative of glucosaminediglucuronide(biochemistry) Any compound containing two glucuronide groupsdiglutathione(biochemistry) A dimer of glutathione in which the two monomers are linked via a sulfide bridgediglycolamine(organic chemistry) The amino alcohol 2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanoldignificationThe act of dignifying or making dignifieddigoxigenatedThat has been reacted with digoxigenin.digoxigenized(chemistry) Synonym of digoxigenated.digraphicallyIn terms of digraphs.digressionaryServing as a digression.dihalogenated(chemistry) Modified by the addition of two (the same or different) halogen atomsdihalomethane(organic chemistry) Any compound of general formula CH₂X₂ (where X = a halogen), such as methylene chloridediheteromericdoubly heteromericdihydralazine(pharmacology) A hydrazinophthalazine drug with antihypertensive properties.dihydrexidineA drug that is a moderately selective full agonist at the dopamine D₁ and D₅ receptors.dihydrofolateAny salt or ester of dihydrofolic aciddihydrofurano(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from dihydrofurandihydrolipoylRelating to dihydrolipoamidedihydropyrone(organic chemistry) Any of a class of unsaturated six-membered heterocycles that contain one double bond, one oxygen atom and a ketone functional group.dihydrouracil(biochemistry) An intermediate in the catabolism of uracil.dihydroxyacid(organic chemistry) An acid with molecules that contain two hydroxy groups.dihydrozeatin(organic chemistry) The purine derivative 2-methyl-4-(7H-purin-6-ylamino)butan-1-ol that is a cytokinindiiodomethane(organic chemistry) Methylene iodide, a liquid halomethane used for the separation of minerals and for determining the specific gravity of mineral particles.diisostearate(organic chemistry) any compound that contains two isostearate groupsdikastophobiaFear of judges.diketonitrile(organic chemistry) Any nitrile that has two ketonic carbonyl groupdilapidatedlyIn a dilapidated manner.dilapidationsplural of dilapidationdilemmaticity(rare) The state or quality of being dilemmatic; problematicalness.dilettanteishAlternative form of dilettantish.dilettanteismAlternative form of dilettantism.dilipopeptideA lipopeptide containing two lipidsdilleniaceous(botany) Belonging to the family Dilleniaceae.dillydallyingpresent participle and gerund of dillydallydilophonotineAny moth of the tribe Dilophonotinidilophosaurid(zoology) Any member of the family †Dilophosauridae of dinosaurs.dilophosaurusAlternative form of dilophosaur.dimensionableCapable of being measured or dimensioned.dimensionallyWith regard to dimension.dimensionlessLacking dimensions.dimensionwiseIn terms of dimensions.dimepheptanol(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.dimeroceratid(zoology) Any ammonite in the family Dimeroceratidae.dimethoxanate(pharmacology) A particular cough suppressant.dimethylallyl(organic chemistry, in combination) The univalent radical (CH₃)₂C=CH-CH₂-dimethylamine(organic chemistry) The secondary amine (CH₃)₂NH, which has a number of industrial uses.dimethylamino(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical (CH₃)₂N- derived from dimethylaminedimethylation(chemistry) The addition of two methyl groups to a moleculedimethyletherAlternative form of dimethyl ether.dimethylfuran(organic chemistry) Any of four isomers of the heterocyclic compound formed by substituting two methyl groups for hydrogen in furan; but especially 2,5-dimethylfuran obtained by catalytic reduction of fructose from biomass for use as a biofueldimethylhexyl(organic chemistry) Any dimethyl derivative of a hexyl radicaldimethylnonyl(organic chemistry) Any dimethyl derivative of a nonyl radicaldimethylsilyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical (CH₃)₂SiH-dimetotiazineA phenothiazine used for the treatment of migraine.dimetridazole(pharmacology) A nitroimidazole drug that combats protozoan infections.diminishinglyIn a diminishing manner; becoming progressively smaller.dimorphicallyIn a dimorphic mannerdimorphothecaAny of several composite plants, of the genus Dimorphotheca, Cape marigolds.dimoxystrobinA particular strobilurin fungicide.dimwittednessThe state or condition of being dimwitted.dinaphthalene(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons having the form of two naphthalene molecules linked by a single bonddinitrobenzyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A chemical group derived from dinitrobenzene.dinitrogenase(biochemistry) Either of two enzymes which, together with ATP, catalyze the reduction of molecular nitrogen into ammonia.dinitrophenol(organic chemistry) Any of six isomeric aromatic compounds C₆H₃OH(NO₂)₂ formed by the nitration of phenol; they are metabolic poisonsdinitrophenyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from dinitrophenoldinocephalianAny therapsid of the suborder DinocephaliadinoflagelateAlternative spelling of dinoflagellate.dinomastigote(microbiology) A dinoflagellate of the phylum Dinomastigota.dinosauriformAny reptile of the extinct clade Dinosauriformesdinosaurology(informal) The branch of paleontology that focuses on studying dinosaurs.dinoturbation(paleontology, geology) Bioturbation caused by the movements of dinosaurs.dinucleophile(chemistry) Any nucleophile that tends to form two bonds with electrophilesdinucleosomalRelating to dinucleosomesdinucleotidesplural of dinucleotidedinucleotidic(biochemistry) Relating to a dinucleotidedioeciousness(biology) The state or quality of being dioecious.diolefination(organic chemistry) Any reaction that yields a diolefin (diene)diolisticallyIn a diolistic mannerdioscoraceousOf or relating to the family Dioscoreaceae.dioxaborolane(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric five-membered saturated heterocycles having two carbon atoms, one boron atom and two oxygen atoms; any derivative of this compounddioxygenation(chemistry) oxygenation involving both atoms of an oxygen molecule; typically catalyzed by a dioxygenasediphenoxylate(pharmacology) An antidiarrheal agent (trademark Lomotil) chemically related to pethidine and administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₃₀H₃₂N₂O₂·HCl in combination with the sulfate of atropine.diphenylallyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any diphenyl derivative of an allyl radicaldiphenylamide(organic chemistry) Any N,N-diphenyl derivative of an amidediphenylamine(organic chemistry) an aromatic amine, (C₆H₅)₂NH, used in the manufacture of plastics, dyes, explosives, pesticides, fungicides and pharmaceuticalsdiphosphatase(biochemistry, especially in combination) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of the diphosphate of a specific nucleotide or other biochemical compounddiphosphepane(organic chemistry) A saturated seven-membered heterocycle containing five carbon atoms and two phosphorus atomsdiphosphepine(organic chemistry) An unsaturated seven-membered heterocycle containing five carbon atoms, two phosphorus atoms and three double bondsdiphosphinane(organic chemistry) A saturated six-membered heterocycle containing four carbon atoms and two phosphorus atomsdiphosphinine(organic chemistry) An unsaturated six-membered heterocycle containing four carbon atoms, two phosphorus atoms and three double bonds.diphosphirane(organic chemistry) A saturated three-membered heterocycle containing one carbon atom and two phosphorus atomsdiphosphocane(organic chemistry) A saturated eight-membered heterocycle containing six carbon atoms and two phosphorus atomsdiphospholine(organic chemistry) An unsaturated five-membered heterocycle containing three carbon atoms, two phosphorus atoms and one double bonddiphosphonate(organic chemistry) Any compound (especially a class of drugs) having two phosphonate groupsdiphosphonite(organic chemistry) Any compound containing two phosphonite groupsdiphtheroidalAlternative form of diphtheroid.diphthongallyBy means of a diphthong.diphthongizedsimple past and past participle of diphthongizediphthongizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of diphthongizedipicrylamineSynonym of hexanitrodiphenylaminedipiproverine(pharmacology) An antispasmodic drug.dipleidoscope(astronomy) An instrument for determining the time of apparent noon. It consists of two mirrors and a plane glass in the form of a prism, so that, by the reflections of the sun's rays from their surfaces, two images are presented to the eye, moving in opposite directions, and coinciding at the instant the sun's centre is on the meridian.diplobacillusSynonym of diplobacterium.diplodactylid(zoology) Any lizard in the family Diplodactylidae.diplodactylin(herpetology) Any member of the Diplodactylinae subfamily of lizards.diplogasterid(zoology) Any nematode of the family Diplogasteridae.diplokaryoticRelating to a diplokaryondiplomatologyThe study or science of diplomatics, charters, decrees, etc.diplommatinid(zoology) Any snail in the family Diplommatinidae.diplopodologyThe scientific study of millipedesdiplostomatid(biology) Any trematode of the family Diplostomatidaediplotriaenid(zoology) Any nematode in the family Diplotriaenidae.dipnorhynchid(zoology) Any extinct lungfish in the family Dipnorhynchidae.dipolarophile(organic chemistry) Any compound (most often alkenes) that react with 1,3-dipoles in a cycloaddition reactiondipositronium(physics) The short-lived combination of two positronium exotic atoms that are bound together in the same way as a hydrogen moleculediprenorphine(pharmacology) An opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of superpotent opioid analgesics, such as etorphine and carfentanil, that are used for tranquilizing large animals in veterinary medicine.diproteverine(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.diprotodontid(zoology) Any member of the family Diprotodontidae of extinct large marsupials, similar to wombats in form.dipsomaniacalPertaining to or suffering from dipsomania.dipterologistOne who studies flies, the Diptera.dipyrrolizine(organic chemistry) A polycyclic heterocycle consisting of two fused pyrrolizine ringsdiquinoxaline(organic chemistry) A polycyclic heterocycle consisting of two fused quinoxaline ringsdirectabilityAbility to be directed.directionallyIn a directional manner.directionlessLacking direction; aimless.directivenessThe condition of being directivedirectoriallyIn terms of film direction.directorshipsplural of directorshipdirectoryless(computing) Without directories.dirhamnolipid(biochemistry) Any rhamnolipid that has two rhamnose moietiesdirithromycin(pharmacology) A macrolide glycopeptide antibiotic.dirtybadwrong(fandom slang) Twisted, perverse, or unnatural, often in an appealing way.disacceptanceThe act or concept of not accepting.disaccharidesplural of disaccharidedisaccharidic(organic chemistry) Relating to or composed of disaccharides.disadaptationincorrect adaptationdisadvantagedsimple past and past participle of disadvantagedisadvantagesplural of disadvantagedisadvauntageObsolete form of disadvantage.disaffectedlyIn a disaffected manner.disaffiliatedsimple past and past participle of disaffiliatedisaffirmance(law) The act of disaffirming; denial.disafforestedsimple past and past participle of disafforestdisaggregatedsimple past and past participle of disaggregatedisaggregatorAnything that carries out disaggregationdisagreeinglyNot agreeingly; with disagreement or objection.disagreementsplural of disagreementdisambiguatorAnything that serves to disambiguate.disambulatory(architecture) An extension of the ambulatory that allows one to walk along the sides of a cathedral.disannexationThe process of disannexing.disapparitionDisappearancedisappearableThat can be disappeared.disappearanceThe action of disappearing or vanishing.disappointingCausing disappointment.disappreciate(transitive) To undervalue; to not appreciate.disapprovableAble or suitable to be disapproved.disarmingnesscharm; the quality of being disarmingdisarticulate(transitive) To disjoint.disassemblersplural of disassemblerdisassembliesplural of disassemblydisassemblingpresent participle and gerund of disassembledisassimilate(physiology) To subject to disassimilation.disassociatedsimple past and past participle of disassociatedisassociatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of disassociatedisassociatorOne who or that which disassociates.disasterclass(informal) A terrible performance.disasterouslyMisspelling of disastrously.disasterpiece(humorous) An anti-masterpiece; a complete disaster.disattachmentThe process of disattaching; the removal of something attached.disbelievableAble to be disbelieved; susceptible to disbelief.disbelievablyIn a disbelievable manner.disburdenmentThe removal of a burden; an unburdening.disbursementsplural of disbursementdisburtheningpresent participle and gerund of disburthendiscalceation(formal) The act of removing footwear.discapacitate(transitive) To deprive of capacity or ability; to incapacitate.discarthrosis(pathology) arthrosis of an intervertebral discdischargeableCapable of being discharged (in various senses).dischargementAn instance or act of discharging.discicristateAn assemblage of eukaryotic protists of the clade DiscicristatadisciplinableThat can be instructed (by discipline); able to be taught.disciplinedlyIn a disciplined manner, with discipline, with self-control or organization.discitrovirusMisspelling of dicistrovirus.discoblastulaA discoid blastula formed by cleavage of a meroblastic eggdiscocellular(entomology) One of several short transverse veins forming the distal edge of the discal cell in the wing of a lepidopteran insect.discocephalidAny ciliate of the family Discocephalidaediscographersplural of discographerdiscographiesplural of discographydiscohexaster(zoology) A sponge spicule with six rays octahedrally arranged, ending with disks.discolorationThe act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; an alteration of hue or appearance.discolourmentAlternative spelling of discolorment.discomfituresplural of discomfiturediscomfortingCausing discomfort.discommission(transitive) To deprive of a commission or trust.discommodiousNot commodious; uncomfortable or inconvenient.discomplexion(obsolete, transitive) To taint or stain (change the complexion or shade of).discompliance(obsolete) Failure or refusal to comply.discomposedlyIn a discomposed manner.disconcerning(proscribed) Concerning; disconcerting.disconcertingTending to cause discomfort, uneasiness or alarm.disconcertionAnxious embarrassmentdisconcordantRelating to, or causing disconcordancedisconfirmingpresent participle and gerund of disconfirmdisconformity(geology) A type of unconformity in which erosion or lack of deposition has occurred between two parallel sedimentary strata.disconnectingpresent participle and gerund of disconnectdisconnectionSeverance of a physical connection.disconnectiveOf, pertaining to, or accompanied by disconnection.disconsecrate(archaic, transitive) To deprive of consecration or sacredness.disconsolanceThe quality of being disconsolate.disconsolatedObsolete form of disconsolate.disconsonanceThe quality of being disconsonant.disconsonancyThe quality of being disconsonant.discontentfulFull of discontent.discontentingpresent participle and gerund of discontentdiscontentive(archaic) Relating or tending toward discontent.discontiguityThe condition of being discontiguousdiscontiguousNot contiguousdiscontinuingpresent participle and gerund of discontinuediscontinuityA lack of continuity, regularity or sequence; a break or gap.discontinuoushaving breaks or interruptions; intermittentdisconvenient(obsolete) Not convenient or congruous; unsuitable; ill-adapted.discoordinateTo cause or to undergo discoordination.discordanciesplural of discordancydiscorrelated(physics) From which quantum correlation has been removeddiscouragedlyIn a discouraged manner.discourselessWithout discourse.discoursivelyIn a reasoning manner; by way of conversation or discourse.discreditableAble to be discredited.discreditablyIn a discreditable mannerdiscrepanciesplural of discrepancydiscretionaryAvailable at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.discretizableThat may be discretized.discriminableThat can be discriminated or distinguished from othersdiscriminablySo as to be discriminable; distinguishably.discriminanceThe ability to discriminate or the amount by which something is discriminateddiscriminancyAlternative form of discriminance.discriminatedsimple past and past participle of discriminatediscriminatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of discriminatediscriminatorA person who discriminates, as:disembarkmentdisembarkationdisembodiedlyIn a disembodied manner.disembodimentThe process or state of disembodying.disembowelingpresent participle and gerund of disemboweldisembowelled(chiefly British) simple past and past participle of disemboweldisembowellerOne who disembowels.disemploymentThe state of being disemployed, or deprived of employment (as sometimes distinguished from unemployment).disempoweringCausing a loss of power or agency; debilitating.disenchantingCausing one to become disenchanted; disillusioning; making something unattractive.disencumberedsimple past and past participle of disencumberdisendowmentsplural of disendowmentdisengagementRelease or detachment from a physical situation or other involvement.disengaginglyIn a manner that disengages.disenrollmentThe removal of an entry from a register.disenshroudedsimple past and past participle of disenshrouddisentailment(law, historical) The act of disentailing.disentanglingpresent participle and gerund of disentangledisenthralledNot enthralled or in thrall.disentombmentThe process of disentombing.disequalisingAlternative spelling of disequalizing.disequalizingpresent participle and gerund of disequalizedisequilibriaplural of disequilibriumdisestimationincorrection estimation (underestimating or overestimating)disexcitation(physics) The change in state of an excited state as it loses a quantum of energy.disfavourableNot favourable; unfavourable.disfavourablyNot favourably; unfavourably.disfellowship(transitive) To subject to disfellowshipment.disfigurationThe act of disfiguring, spoiling the appearance of something or someone; the state of being disfigured.disfigurementThe result of disfiguring; the state of being disfigured.disfiguringlySo as to cause disfigurement.disforestmentAlternative form of disafforestment.disfranchisedsimple past and past participle of disfranchisedisfranchiserOne who disfranchises.disfranchisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of disfranchisedisfunctionalMisspelling of dysfunctional.disfurnishingpresent participle and gerund of disfurnishdisgracednessThe feeling of being disgraced.disgracefullyIn a disgraceful manner.disgruntledlyIn a disgruntled manner.disguisednessThe state of being disguised, or in disguise.disgustednessThe state or condition of being disgusted.dishabilitate(transitive) To disqualify (reject or rule out).disharmonicalAlternative form of disharmonic (“not harmonic”).disharmoniousSynonym of inharmonious: lacking harmony.dishearteningCausing a person to lose heart; making despondent or gloomy.dishevelledlyIn a dishevelled manner.dishonestnessThe state or quality of being dishonest.dishonourableBritish standard spelling of dishonorable.dishonourably(British) Alternative spelling of dishonorably.disilluminate(transitive) To destroy the light of; to darken.disillusionedDisappointed; experiencing disillusionment; having lost one's illusions.disincentivesplural of disincentivedisinfectableCapable of being disinfected.disinfectantsplural of disinfectantdisinfectionsplural of disinfectiondisinheritingpresent participle and gerund of disinheritdisinhibitingThat removes or suppresses inhibitions, that disinhibits.disinhibitionA lack or loss of inhibition.disinhibitorythat disinhibitsdisintegrableCapable of being disintegrated.disintegratedsimple past and past participle of disintegratedisintegratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of disintegratedisintegratorOne who, or that which, disintegrates.disinteressed(obsolete) disinteresteddisinterestedHaving no interest or stake in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial.disinthralledsimple past and past participle of disinthraldisintoxicate(medicine) To neutralize the intoxicating effects ofdisinvestmentThe process of disinvesting; negative investment.disinvigorate(transitive) To weaken (e.g. strength or character)disinvitationThe withdrawal of an invitation.disjunctionalRelating to disjunction.disjunctivelyIn a disjunctive manner.disjunctivism(philosophy) A school of thought that rejects the existence of sense data in certain cases, believing that a hallucination differs from a veridical experience in that the latter is the experience of an actual external entity.disjunctivistOne who subscribes to disjunctivism.disjunctivityThe property of being disjunctive.diskcyclicity(mathematics, rare) The property of being diskcyclic.dislikelihood(obsolete) improbabilitydislocationalRelating to a dislocationdislodgementsplural of dislodgementdismantleableCapable of being dismantled.dismantlementThe act of dismantling; disassembly.dismemberment(countable) The act of dismembering.dismorphologyMisspelling of dysmorphology.disnaturaliseAlternative form of disnaturalize.disnaturalize(transitive) To make alien; to deprive of the privileges of birth.disobediencesplural of disobediencedisobedientlyIn a disobedient manner.disobligationThe act of disobliging.disobligatory(obsolete) Releasing from obligation.disobligement(obsolete) freedom from obligation.disobliginglySo as to disoblige.disobservanceFailure to observe an instructiondisoccupationLack of occupation; The state of having nothing to occupy one's time; idleness.disordinately(obsolete) inordinatelydisordination(obsolete) disorder, derangement or confusion.disorganizingpresent participle and gerund of disorganizedisorientatedsimple past and past participle of disorientatedisorientedlyIn a disoriented manner.disparageableFit to be disparaged; unworthy.disparagementThe act of disparaging, of belittling.disparatenessthe degree to which a thing is disparatedispassionateNot showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice.dispatchadore(archaic) An official in Cochin China, whose role is now uncertain.dispensationsplural of dispensationdispensatress(archaic) A female dispensator.dispeoplement(archaic) Depopulation.disperceptionAlternative form of misperception.dispersednessThe state or quality of being dispersed.dispersometer(physics) A device that measures optical dispersion.dispiritinglyIn a dispiriting manner.displacementsplural of displacementdisplantation(archaic) The act of displanting or uprooting; removal or displacement.displeasantlyIn a displeasant manner.displeasinglyIn a displeasing manner.disponibility(nonstandard, rare) Availability.disposability(rare) The property of being disposable.dispositionalOf, pertaining to, or arising from disposition (in any sense)dispositionedsimple past and past participle of dispositiondispositively(obsolete) In a dispositive manner, i.e. by natural or moral disposition.disposophobia(informal, humorous) Fear or dislike of disposing of items; a tendency to hoard things.disposophobicExhibiting or relating to disposophobia.dispossessingpresent participle and gerund of dispossessdispossessionThe act of dispossessing someone of something.dispossessiveThat dispossesses.dispraisinglyBy way of dispraise; reproachfully.dispreference(formal) The quality or state of preferring a thing less than an alternative.disprofitable(archaic) unprofitabledisproportionThe state of being out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance.dispunishable(archaic) Without risk of punishment; not punishable.dispurveyance(obsolete, rare) Lack of provisions.disputabilityThe state or quality of being disputable; disputableness.disputativelyIn a disputative manner.disqualifyingpresent participle and gerund of disqualifydisquietinglyIn a disquieting manner.disquisitionsplural of disquisitiondisregardableThat can be disregarded; ignorable.disregardless(nonstandard) Regardless.disregulatingMisspelling of dysregulating.disregulationMisspelling of dysregulation.disrememberedsimple past and past participle of disrememberdisreputation(archaic) Loss or lack of reputation or good name; dishonour; disrepute.disrespectfulLacking respect.disrespective(obsolete or nonstandard) Showing a lack of respect; disrespectful.disruptionismA policy or approach based around causing disruption.disruptionistA proponent of disruptionism.dissatisfyingpresent participle and gerund of dissatisfydissemblancesplural of dissemblancedissemblinglySo as to dissemble or deceive; with dissimulation.disseminatingpresent participle and gerund of disseminatedisseminationThe act of disseminating, or the state of being disseminated; diffusion for propagation and permanence; a scattering or spreading abroad, as of ideas, beliefs, etc.disseminativeTending to disseminate, or to become disseminated (scattered, or widespread), spreadable.disseminatorsplural of disseminatordisseminatoryspreading out, dispersing.dissentaneousdisagreeing; contrary; differingdissentientlyIn a dissentient manner.dissentiouslyIn a dissentious manner.dissepimentalRelating to a dissepiment.dissepimented(biology) Having one or more dissepimentsdissertationsplural of dissertationdissettlement(archaic) The act of unsettling, or the state of being unsettled.disseverationThe act of dissevering; disseverance.dissimilarityA lack of similarity or a lack of likeness in appearance to something else.dissimilationThe act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar.dissimilativePertaining to, modifying by, showing dissimilation.dissimilatoryOf, pertaining to, or causing dissimilationdissimilitudeThe quality of being dissimilar or different; lack of resemblance.dissimulatingpresent participle and gerund of dissimulatedissimulationThe act of concealing the truth; hypocrisy or deception.dissimulativeOf or pertaining to dissimulation.dissimulatorsplural of dissimulatordissipationalAssociated with dissipation.dissipativelyIn a dissipative mannerdissociogenic(psychiatry, psychology) Provoking dissociations.dissolubilityThe capability to be dissolved or disintegrateddissolutenessLooseness of morals; wantonness, licentiousness.dissolutionalRelating to dissolution or dissolving.disspiritedlyAlternative form of dispiritedly.dissuasionary(rare) Serving to dissuade.distalisationAlternative form of distalization.distalizationA change in position to the distal sidedistantiationThe act or process of distantiating.distastefullyIn a distasteful manner.distemperance(obsolete) distemperaturedistemperedlyIn a distempered manner.distemperment(obsolete) distempered state; distemperaturedistinctionalOf or relating to distinction.distinctivelyIn a distinctive manner; in a way that is notable for its difference.distinctuallyIn a distinctual manner.distinguishedCelebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.distinguisherOne who, or that which, distinguishes.distinguishesthird-person singular simple present indicative of distinguishdistinguition(very rare, nonstandard, non-native speakers' English) The act of distinguishing; the state or quality of being distinguished; distinguishment, distinction.distoanteriordistal and anteriordistobuccallyIn distobuccal position.distocervical(anatomy) distal and cervicaldistodorsallyIn a distodorsal directiondistogingival(anatomy) distal and gingivaldistolabiallyIn a distolabial manner or directiondistomediallyIn a distomedial direction.distoproximal(anatomy) Relating to features relatively far from, and near to, anotherdistortednessThe quality of being distorted.distortionaryCapable of distorting.distortionistOne who distorts.distractinglyIn a distracting manner.distressfullyIn a distressful way; showing distressdistressinglyIn a distressing manner; so as to cause distress.distributableCapable of being distributeddistributedlyIn a distributed fashion.distributionsplural of distributiondistributress(archaic) A female distributor.distrustfullyIn a distrustful mannerdistrustinglyIn a distrusting manner.disubstituent(organic chemistry) Two substituents in a moleculedisubstituted(organic chemistry) Having two substituents.disulphonatedAlternative form of disulfonated.disuniformityThe quality of being disuniform.disvantageous(obsolete) Disadvantageous.disyllabicityThe state or characteristic of having two syllables.disyllabifiedsimple past and past participle of disyllabifyditelocentric(genetics) doubly telocentricditercaliniumA specific bisintercalating anticancer drug.diterpenoidalAlternative form of diterpenoid.ditetrahedraltwice tetrahedraldithioacetate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of dithioacetic aciddithiooxamide(organic chemistry) The sulfur analogue of oxamide, that is used as a chelating agent in the extraction of precious metalsdithiotreitolMisspelling of dithiothreitol.ditopological(topology) Relating to a ditopologydittographiesplural of dittographydiunsaturated(organic chemistry) Having two double bonds (or triple bonds)diuranthosideA particular steroid glycoside.divaricationsplural of divaricationdiversifiableCapable of being diversified or varied.diversificate(very rare) Synonym of diversify.diversionlessWithout diversion or diversions.diversivolent(obsolete, very rare) Desiring difference or argument.diverticulateRelated to a diverticulumdivertimentosplural of divertimentodivertingnessThe quality or state of being diverting.divertisement(archaic) fun; amusement; recreationdivisiblenessThe quality of being divisible.divisionalizeTo divide or organize in divisionsdivisionisticOf or relating to divisionism (art style).djerfisherite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing chlorine, copper, iron, nickel, potassium, sodium, and sulfur.docosadienoicOf or pertaining to a docosadienoic acid or its derivativesdocosahydrate(physical chemistry) Any compound that has twenty-two water molecules per molecule or unit celldoctorishnessThe state or quality of being like a doctor.doctrinairelyIn a doctrinaire way; according to some strict doctrine.doctrinairismdoctrinaire attitudes generallydocudramatistA writer of docudrama.docudramatize(transitive) To convert into the form of a docudrama.docufictionalOf or relating to docufiction.documentalistA person, especially a librarian, who is an expert in documents and documentation.documentalityA theory giving documents a central position within the sphere of social objects, conceived as distinct from physical and ideal objects.documentarianA person whose profession is to create documentary films.documentariesplural of documentarydocumentarilyBy means of documents.documentariseAlternative form of documentarize.documentarism(literature) The study of the writing or sourcing of texts.documentaristA maker of documentaries.documentationSomething transposed from a thought to a document; the written account of an idea.documentativeOf or pertaining to documents or documentation.documentologyThe study of the recording and retrieval of information.dodecabismuth(chemistry, in combination) Twelve atoms of bismuth in a chemical compound. Bi₁₂dodecahedrane(organic chemistry) One of the Platonic hydrocarbons, C₂₀H₂₀, having the carbon atoms at the vertices of a regular dodecahedron.dodecahedronsplural of dodecahedrondodecahydrate(chemistry) A hydrate whose solid contains twelve molecules of water of crystallization per molecule, or per unit cell.dodecamercury(chemistry, in combination) Twelve atoms of mercury in a chemical compound: Hg₁₂.dodecanethiol(organic chemistry) Any thiol derived from dodecane.dodecapartiteHaving twelve parts.dodecapeptide(organic chemistry) Any oligopeptide that has twelve amino acid unitsdodecaphonicsSynonym of dodecaphony.dodecaphonism(music) Synonym of dodecaphony.dodecaphonist(music) A practitioner or proponent of dodecaphony, i.e. use of the dodecaphonic musical scale, which has twelve tones per octavedodecarhenium(chemistry, in combination) Twelve atoms of rhenium in a chemical compound. Re₁₂dodecasulfate(inorganic chemistry) Any compound that contains twelve sulfate groupsdodecylbenzyl(organic chemistry) A chemical group derived from dodecylbenzene.dogmatisation(British spelling) Alternative spelling of dogmatization.dogmatizationThe process or result of dogmatizing.doisynoestrolA synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen of the doisynolic acid group; the methyl ether of bisdehydrodoisynolic acid.dolerophanite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, oxygen, and sulfur.dolichantosinA glycoindole alkaloid present in Uncaria tomentosadolichoderine(entomology) Any ant of the subfamily Dolichoderinaedolichofacial(anatomy) Having a long face.dolichopellicAlternative form of dolichopelvic.dolichopelvicHaving a long pelvis.dolichopodoushaving a relatively long footdolichosauridAny extinct aquatic varanoid lizard of the family †DolichosauridaedolicocephalyMisspelling of dolichocephaly.dollarisationAlternative spelling of dollarization.dollarization(economics) The process of a country, officially, or its residents, unofficially, adopting the US dollar or other foreign currency in parallel to or instead of the domestic currency.dollhouselikeResembling or characteristic of a dollhouse.dollificationThe act or instance of turning something or someone into a doll.dolourousnessRare spelling of dolorousness.domesticatingpresent participle and gerund of domesticatedomesticationThe act of domesticating, or accustoming to home; the action of taming wild animals or breeding plants.domesticitiesplural of domesticitydomiciliationThe act of domiciliating.domineeringlyIn a domineering manner.dominionisticExhibiting or relating to dominionism.donnybrookian(chiefly US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) Of or pertaining to a donnybrook; bellicose; disconcerted; raucous; clashing.dontopedalogy(humorous) The art of putting one's foot in one's mouth.doodlebugging(US) dowsing in search of petroleumdoomscrolling(informal, neologism) The practice of continually reading Internet news about catastrophic events.dopasensitiveSensitive to the presence of the amino acid dopa.doppelgangersplural of doppelgangerdorallcharite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral golden yellow mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, potassium, sulfur, and thallium.dormitorywideThroughout a dormitory.dorsalisationAlternative form of dorsalization.dorsalization(biology) The formation of dorsal cell types, and the organization of tissue along the dorsoventral axis.dorsiflexionsplural of dorsiflexiondorsoanterior(anatomy) dorsal and anteriordorsobronchusAny of several tubes in the avian respiratory system which transport air from one of the mesobronchi to the parabronchi.dorsocaudallyIn a dorsocaudal location.dorsocephalic(anatomy) Relating to the back and the head.dorsocervicalRelating to the back and the neck.dorsodistallyIn a dorsodistal manner or directiondorsoexternal(anatomy) dorsal and externaldorsointernal(anatomy) dorsal and internaldorsomarginaldorsal and marginaldorsomediallycentrally and towards the backdorsomorphineAlternative form of dorsomorphin.dorsopalmarlyIn a dorsopalmar directiondorsoparietal(anatomy) dorsal and parietaldorsopreaxial(anatomy) dorsal and preaxialdorsoproximal(anatomy) Both dorsal and proximaldorsosagittal(anatomy) Dorsal and sagittal.dorsoscapularRelating to the back and the scapula.dorsotemporaldorsal to the temples (of the head)dorsoterminal(anatomy) dorsal and terminaldorsothoracic(anatomy) Relating to the back and the thorax.dothideaceous(mycology) Belonging to the Dothideaceae.dothioraceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Dothioraceae.dotriacontane(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomers of the aliphatic hydrocarbon having thirty-two carbon atoms, but especially n-dotriacontane CH₃(CH₂)₃₀CH₃doublecheckedsimple past and past participle of doublecheckdoublecrossedsimple past and past participle of doublecrossdoublecrossesplural of doublecrossdoubledealingAlternative spelling of double-dealing.doubledeckersplural of doubledeckerdoubleheadersplural of doubleheaderdoublehearteddeceitful; treacherous; double-crossing.doubleparkingpresent participle and gerund of doubleparkdoublespeakerOne who engages in doublespeak.doublethoughtsimple past and past participle of doublethinkdoubtlessnessThe property of being doubtless.douchebaggery(slang, vulgar, humorous) Contemptible or obnoxious behaviour.douchebagness(Canada, US, slang) The state or quality of being a douchebag.dowerlessnessAbsence of a dower.downconverterAny electronic device that accomplishes downconversiondowngradeableAlternative form of downgradable.downheartedlyIn a downhearted mannerdownloadablesplural of downloadabledownmethylate(genetics) To methylate (a gene) less than usuallydownregulatorA regulator that involves downregulation.downrightnessThe personal quality of being straightforward and direct in one's mannerdownselectionThe process of downselecting.downtitration(medicine) The gradual reduction of a dose accompanied by observation of effects, usually and especially to arrive at an optimal dose.downtroddenlyIn a downtrodden manner.downweightingpresent participle and gerund of downweightdoxifluridine(organic chemistry, medicine) A synthetic nucleoside analog 1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-methyloxolan-2-yl]-5-fluoropyrimidine-2,4-dione produced as a cytostatic agentdoxographicalrelating to doxographersdoxologicallyIn terms of, or by means of, doxology.doxorubicinol(organic chemistry) A tetracenequinone polyketide that is a metabolite of doxorubicindracocephalum(botany) Any plant of the genus Dracocephalum, the dragonheads.draconcopedes(mediaeval folklore) A legendary being with a human head, and sometimes also human arms and a torso, and the rest of the body of a snake.draconologistA person who studies dragons.dracunculosis(dated) dracunculiasisdraftlessnessAbsence of a draft.draftproofingUS standard spelling of draughtproofing.draftsmanshipThe art or craft of a draftsman.draggletailedAlternative spelling of draggle-tailed.dragonologistOne who studies dragons.drainlessness(rare) Absence of drains.dramatisation(British spelling) Alternative spelling of dramatization.dramatizationThe act of dramatizing.dramaturgicalOf or pertaining to dramaturgydraughtboardsplural of draughtboarddraughtsboardAlternative form of draughtboard.draughtsmanlyAlternative spelling of draftsmanly.draughtswomanAlternative spelling of draftswoman.draughtswomenplural of draughtswomandreadlessnessfearlessnessdreamcatchersplural of dreamcatcherdreamlessnessThe state or condition of being dreamless; lack of dreams.dreamlikenessThe state or condition of being dreamlike; resemblance to a dream.drepanosaurid(zoology) Any extinct reptile in the family Drepanosauridae.dresslessnessAbsence of clothing; nudity.driftlessnessQuality of being driftless.drinkablenessThe quality of being drinkable.drinklessnessAbsence of drink.drivelessnessAbsence of drive or ambition.drivethroughsplural of drivethroughdromaeosaurid(paleontology) A bird-like theropod dinosaur of the family Dromaeosauridae.droneboardingA sport in which a person is pulled by a drone, in combination with a sports board, such as a snowboard, skateboard or mountainboard.dronkverdriet(South Africa) Depression caused by drunkenness.drosulfakinin(biochemistry) An immunoreactive neuropeptide present in Drosophiladrownproofingpresent participle and gerund of drownproofdrupangtonine(organic chemistry) An antileukemic alkaloid present in a drupaceous form of Cephalotaxusdryopithecine(zoology) Of, or relating to, the primate subfamily †Dryopithecinae, considered to be relatives of both humans and apes.dualisticallyIn a dualistic manner.dualizabilityThe quality of being dualizable.dulcification(dated) The act of dulcifying or sweetening.dulciloquence(rare) The quality of being dulciloquent.duligotuzumabA monoclonal antibody used to treat some cancersdullificationThe process of making something dull or uninteresting.dumbfoundedlyIn a dumbfounded manner.dumbfoundmentThe fact of being dumbfounded or bewildered; astonishment.dumbification(colloquial) The process of dumbifying.dumontiaceousOf or relating to the Dumontiaceae.dunawithanine(organic chemistry) A withanolide glycoside found in Iochroma australe.dungeonmasterAlternative form of dungeon master.duodecahedralAlternative form of dodecahedral.duodecahedronAlternative form of dodecahedron.duodecaphonicAlternative form of dodecaphonic.duodecimalityThe property of being duodecimal.duodenoscopic(surgery) Relating to duodenoscopy.duotrigesimalBased upon the number thirty-twoduplicabilityThe quality of being duplicable.duplicativelyIn a duplicative mannerduplicitouslyIn a duplicitous, two-faced mannerduplivincularThe quality or character of being doubly bound, bound twice over.durophagouslyBy means of durophagydutoitspanite(mineralogy) Former name of bultfonteinitedwellinghouse(law) A house intended as a residential building (and not, for example, as a place of business).dynamogenesisSynonym of dynamogeny.dysadaptationFailure of, or impairment in adaptation.dysaesthesiasplural of dysaesthesiadyscompetence(medicine) A lack of competencedysconnectionAlternative form of disconnection, especially of brain function exhibited in schizophreniadyscoordinateAlternative form of discoordinate.dysencephalia(pathology) A malformation of the headdysexpression(genetics) faulty expression (of a protein)dysfunctionalNot performing its proper or intended function.dysharmoniousNot in harmonydyslaminationfaulty laminationdyslipidaemiaAlternative spelling of dyslipidemia.dyslipidaemicRelating to dyslipidaemia.dyslipidemiasplural of dyslipidemiadysmaturationSynonym of dysmaturity.dysmenorrheal(medicine) Relating to dysmenorrhea.dysmenorrheasplural of dysmenorrheadysmenorrheicOf, pertaining to, or experiencing dysmenorrhea.dysmenorrhoeaAlternative spelling of dysmenorrhea.dysmetabolism(biochemistry, pathology) metabolic dysfunctiondysmodulationincorrect modulation (of the senses)dysmorphologyThe study of genetic defects, especially congenital malformationsdysmyelinatedObtained via dysmyelinationdysodontiasis(medicine, rare) Difficulty or irregularity in the eruption of the teeth.dyspepticallyIn a dyspeptic manner.dysphoricallyIn a dysphoric way.dyspraxicallyIn a dyspraxic manner.dysrationaliaThe inability to think and behave rationally despite adequate intelligence.dysregulation(chiefly biochemistry) A failure to regulate properly.dysregulatoryRelating to dysregulation.dystelectasisImproper inflation of the lungsdysthyroidism(pathology) An abnormal functioning of the thyroid gland, referring to either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism (thyroid hormone deficiency or excess).dysungulationSynonym of onychomadesis.dysynchronousMisspelling of dyssynchronous.dyszoochorous(biology) That deters zoochorydyszoospermiaThe imperfect formation of spermatozoa
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