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dimerized

IPA: /ˈdaɪməraɪzd/

KK: /ˈdaɪmərˌaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that has undergone a chemical reaction to form a compound made of two identical molecules.

Example: The dimerized form of the compound is more stable than its monomer counterpart.

verb

Definition: To form a compound made of two identical molecules or units.

Example: The chemical reaction dimerized the two monomers into a stable compound.

dimethyl

IPA: /dɪˈmɛθəl/

KK: /dɪˈmɛθəl/

adjective

Definition: A term used to describe a chemical compound that has two methyl groups in its structure.

Example: The dimethyl compound is often used in various chemical reactions.

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that has two methyl groups attached to it, often used in chemistry and various industrial applications.

Example: Dimethyl is commonly used in the production of solvents and fuels.

diminish

IPA: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

KK: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become smaller or less in size, amount, or intensity.

Example: As the sun set, the light began to diminish.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something smaller or less in amount, size, or importance.

Example: The new law will diminish the amount of pollution in the city.

diminished

IPA: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/

KK: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Made smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example: The sound of the music diminished as the night went on.

diminishing

IPA: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Becoming smaller in size, amount, or importance.

Example: The diminishing light made it hard to see the path ahead.

noun

Definition: The process of becoming smaller or less in amount, size, or importance.

Example: The diminishing of natural resources is a serious concern for the environment.

verb

Definition: To make something smaller or less in amount, importance, or intensity.

Example: The sunlight was diminishing as the day turned into night.

diminishment

IPA: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃmənt/

KK: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of making something smaller or less in amount, size, or quality.

Example: The diminishment of natural resources is a serious concern for the environment.

diminution

IPA: /dɪˈmɪn.juː.ʃən/

KK: /dɪˈmɪn.juː.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act or process of making something smaller or less in amount, size, or degree.

Example: The diminution of the company's profits led to budget cuts.

diminutive

IPA: /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/

KK: /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is very small or tiny in size. It can also refer to a grammatical suffix that shows smallness or conveys a sense of affection or familiarity.

Example: The diminutive puppy fit perfectly in her hands.

noun

Definition: A word or suffix that indicates something is small or a person who is very small in size.

Example: The word 'kitten' is a diminutive form of 'cat'.

diminutively

IPA: /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv.li/

KK: /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that makes something seem smaller or less important.

Example: She spoke diminutively about her achievements, as if they were not significant.

dimly

IPA: /ˈdɪmli/

KK: /dɪmli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not bright or clear; with little light.

Example: The room was dimly lit, creating a cozy atmosphere.

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