IPA: //daɪˈsɛntrɪk//
KK: /daɪˈsɛntrɪk/
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.
IPA: /ˈdaɪsi/
KK: /ˈdaɪsi/
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.
IPA: //daɪˈklɔːroʊˌiːθeɪn//
KK: /daɪˈklɔːroʊˌiːθeɪn/
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.
IPA: /daɪˈkɒtɪk/
KK: /daɪˈkɒtɪk/
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.
IPA: //daɪˈkɒtəˌmɪst//
KK: /daɪˈkɒtəˌmɪst/
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.
IPA: /daɪˈkɒtəmaɪz/
KK: /daɪˈkɒtəmaɪz/
Definition: To split into two distinct parts or categories.
Example: The discussion began to dichotomize into two opposing viewpoints.
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.
IPA: /daɪˈkɒtəmi/
KK: /daɪˈkɒtəmi/
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.
IPA: /ˈdaɪ.kroʊ.ɪ.zəm/
KK: /daɪˈkroʊɪzəm/
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.
IPA: //daɪˈkroʊmeɪt//
KK: /daɪˈkroʊmeɪt/
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.
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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