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dicentric

IPA: //daɪˈsɛntrɪk//

KK: /daɪˈsɛntrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a chromosome that has two centromeres instead of the usual one, which is an unusual condition in genetics.

Example: The dicentric chromosome can lead to problems during cell division.

dicey

IPA: /ˈdaɪsi/

KK: /ˈdaɪsi/

adjective

Definition: Involving a lot of risk or danger; uncertain and potentially harmful.

Example: The weather looks dicey, so we should be careful about going hiking today.

dichloroethane

IPA: //daɪˈklɔːroʊˌiːθeɪn//

KK: /daɪˈklɔːroʊˌiːθeɪn/

noun

Definition: A colorless liquid chemical compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine, used mainly as a solvent and in the production of other chemicals.

Example: Dichloroethane is often used in laboratories for dissolving various substances.

dichotic

IPA: /daɪˈkɒtɪk/

KK: /daɪˈkɒtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a situation where different sounds are presented to each ear, often used in auditory tests or experiments.

Example: In a dichotic listening test, participants hear different messages in each ear to assess their auditory processing.

dichotomist

IPA: //daɪˈkɒtəˌmɪst//

KK: /daɪˈkɒtəˌmɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who divides things into two distinct and often opposing categories or groups.

Example: As a dichotomist, she often viewed issues in black and white, without considering the gray areas in between.

dichotomize

IPA: /daɪˈkɒtəmaɪz/

KK: /daɪˈkɒtəmaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To split into two distinct parts or categories.

Example: The discussion began to dichotomize into two opposing viewpoints.

transitive verb

Definition: To divide something into two distinct and separate parts or categories.

Example: The study aimed to dichotomize the data into two groups for better analysis.

dichotomy

IPA: /daɪˈkɒtəmi/

KK: /daɪˈkɒtəmi/

noun

Definition: A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Example: The dichotomy between good and evil is a common theme in literature.

dichroism

IPA: /ˈdaɪ.kroʊ.ɪ.zəm/

KK: /daɪˈkroʊɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A property of certain materials that shows two different colors when viewed from different angles or under different conditions.

Example: The dichroism of the crystal was evident when it was rotated in the light.

dichromate

IPA: //daɪˈkroʊmeɪt//

KK: /daɪˈkroʊmeɪt/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that contains a specific ion made of chromium and oxygen, typically appearing in orange or red color.

Example: The laboratory used dichromate to test for the presence of certain substances.

diciest

IPA: /ˈdaɪsi/

KK: /ˈdaɪsi/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is very risky or uncertain, often involving danger or unpredictability.

Example: The situation became the diciest part of the project, requiring careful planning.

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