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deadlock

IPA: /ˈdɛdˌlɒk/

KK: /ˈdɛdˌlɑk/

noun

Definition: A situation where two opposing sides cannot reach an agreement or move forward, often leading to a standstill.

Example: The negotiations reached a deadlock, with neither party willing to compromise.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a situation where no progress can be made, often due to opposing forces or disagreements.

Example: The negotiations deadlocked after both sides refused to compromise.

deadly

IPA: /ˈdɛdli/

KK: /ˈdɛdli/

adjective

Definition: Causing or likely to cause death; extremely harmful or dangerous.

Example: The snake's bite can be deadly if not treated quickly.

adverb

Definition: In a way that can cause death or is extremely serious.

Example: The poison was deadly, and it could kill within minutes.

deadpan

IPA: /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

KK: /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

adjective

Definition: Showing no emotion or expression, often used to deliver jokes or statements in a serious way.

Example: He told the story with a deadpan expression, making it even funnier.

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows no emotion or expression, often used for humor or irony.

Example: He delivered the joke deadpan, making everyone unsure if he was serious or not.

intransitive verb

Definition: To express something without showing any emotion or feeling, often in a serious manner.

Example: He delivered the joke in a deadpan tone, making it hard to tell if he was serious.

noun

Definition: A style of humor or performance where someone shows no emotion or expression, often to make a joke more funny.

Example: The comedian's deadpan delivery made the audience laugh even harder.

transitive verb

Definition: To express something without showing any emotion or feeling, often in a serious or calm manner.

Example: He managed to deadpan his way through the awkward situation without a smile.

deafening

IPA: /ˈdɛfənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdɛfənɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Extremely loud or overwhelming in sound, often to the point of being uncomfortable or hard to ignore.

Example: The concert was so deafening that I had to cover my ears.

deafeningly

IPA: /ˈdɛfənɪŋli/

KK: /ˈdɛfənɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is extremely loud and overwhelming, often causing discomfort or inability to hear anything else.

Example: The music was playing deafeningly at the concert, making it hard to talk to my friends.

deaminase

IPA: //diːˈæmɪneɪz//

KK: /dɪˈæməˌneɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps remove an amino group from amino compounds, often through a process involving water.

Example: Deaminase plays a crucial role in the metabolism of amino acids.

deaminated

IPA: /ˌdiːˈæmɪneɪtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈæməˌneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describes a substance that has had one or more amino groups taken away from it.

Example: The deaminated compound is used in various biochemical processes.

verb

Definition: To remove an amino group from a molecule, typically in the context of amino acids or proteins.

Example: The enzyme deaminated the amino acid, altering its structure and function.

deamination

IPA: /diːˌæməˈneɪʃən/

KK: /diːˌæməˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing an amino group from a compound, often related to the breakdown of amino acids in the body.

Example: Deamination is an important step in the metabolism of proteins.

dean

IPA: /diːn/

KK: /din/

noun

Definition: A person who is in charge of a college or a specific department in a university, responsible for managing academic affairs and supporting students.

Example: The dean announced new policies to improve student engagement in the college.

deanery

IPA: /ˈdiːnəri/

KK: /ˈdinəri/

noun

Definition: The place or office where a dean, who is a senior official in a church or university, works or lives.

Example: The deanery is located next to the main church building.

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